At Harris, our Career Development team is dedicated to providing students with exceptional opportunities to advance their careers and connect with industry leaders. Our signature programs are designed to cater to a wide range of professional interests and sectors.

Below are some of the flagship programs we offer:

Recruitment Fair

Fall Recruitment Fair

Launch your career by taking advantage of Harris' annual fall recruitment fair.  Typically held during Welcome Week before classes start, this fair aims to connect students to academic year internships as well as summer internships and full-time jobs with finance and consulting organizations who conduct early recruiting.  This fair also features employers from the non-profit and public sectors who have timely hiring needs. 

Recruitment Fair

Climate & Energy Career Fair

Each October Harris partners with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth to host a Climate and Energy Career Fair that welcomes top companies and organizations to the University of Chicago.  The career fair is an opportunity for students to learn about the various career paths they could take in climate, energy, and environmental sectors.  It is also a chance for students to meet and network with prospective employers.  Learn more.

Recruitment Fair

Spring Recruitment Fair

In April, Harris hosts a recruitment fair that focuses on connecting students with organizations and institutions seeking research talent.  This fair is designed for students interested in academic and non-academic research careers. Attendees will connect with representatives from universities, think tanks, and research agencies. While research roles are a primary focus, the fair will feature employers across a variety of fields recruiting for summer internships and full-time jobs.

Industry Spotlight

International Development Month

International Development Month is a month-long series of events focused on global development careers. This program includes a series of events such as panel discussions, guest lectures, workshops, and networking sessions with leading professionals in international development. Students gain insights into international development practices, opportunities to engage in meaningful exchange, and can learn from experts working in organizations such as the United Nations, World Bank, and various NGOs.

Exploration

International Career Pathways

International Career Pathways is an event series with workshops, seminars, and networking events with professionals who have extensive experience in business and policy sectors in emerging markets around the globe.  Students can explore career opportunities in multinational corporations, international organizations, and governmental agencies seeking Harris talent.  

Exploration

Career Treks

A career trek is a series of office visits to different organizations to learn about their work and career opportunities while networking with industry leaders. During a career trek, participants expand professional networks, gain industry insights into different career trajectories, and develop strategies for career advancement.  Past career treks have included visiting employers in Beijing, Chicago, New York, Shanghai, and Washington D.C., spanning industries from local government to research based organizations to financial institutions and technology companies.