Week 5: Get a head start on recruiting before school starts

Week 5: May 3, 2025

Get a head start on recruiting before school starts

Andrea,

Even now at this early stage, you may be asking, "Am I behind?" It is a common question and one we hope to de-stress. No matter which career path you're pursuing, there are steps you can take to focus your recruiting efforts.

Here are some ways to be proactive about recruiting, even now!

The 100 Week Sprint team

To-do's this week

Got 5 minutes? Read the overview of tips for your recruiting target (industry/function).

Got 30 minutes? Order a few books/resources to help you with your recruiting! Click here for our recommended reading list.

Got an hour? Not sure what you’re targeting yet? Spend a little time exploring our previously recorded CareerBoost sessions here.

Banking

Tip 1: Take advanced finance classes. For students who have the flexibility, they're exploring finance classes early on. For those who don't, they're making sure they're getting trained on financial modeling early on using resources such as books from Training The Street.

Read on for more tips on how top students are preparing for a career in banking.

Brand Management

Tip 1: Figure out how to get hands-on experience. If you haven't yet, ask classmates about their experiences!

Read on for more tips on how top students are preparing for a career in brand management.

Corporate Finance

Tip 1: Establish a list of fit questions. Even the quickest quant wizard may get a ding if he or she doesn't fit with the company culture. Use career services resources and Glassdoor to research fit questions other students have received in the past for each of the organizations you're interested in.

Read on for more tips on how top students are preparing for a career in company finance.

Consulting

Tip 1: Learn how to structure cases. Resources such as Case In Point and other case preparation tools are helpful for this process.

Read on for more tips on how top students are preparing for a career in consulting.

Investment Management

Tip 1: Think about your stock pitch. People who are experienced are often developing initial screens to find their stocks. People new to the industry are learning how to build a pitch by finding stock pitch templates at career services.

Read on for more tips on how top students are preparing for a career in investment management.

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Tip 1: Develop a list of target firms. Make the most of LinkedIn to mine any connections to companies of interest and conduct informational interviews early on. Also, reach out to second year students to talk about their experiences.

Read on for more tips on how top students are preparing for a career in PE / VC.

Tech & Product Management

Tip 1: Talk with past interns. Since tech companies differ greatly in their company cultures, this will be one of the best ways to gauge what's expected of an intern and the learning opportunities you could gain.

Read on for more tips on how top students are preparing for a career in tech and product management.

Healthcare

Tip 1: Stay up-to-date with the news. Especially with changes in healthcare policy, the way services are provided may change.

Read on for more tips on how top students are preparing for a career in healthcare.

Wellness Break (From our friends at HumanlyWell)

Hacking Your Sleep

Quality sleep is a key ingredient for healthy brain function and emotional well-being. The damage from sleep deprivation can be immediate and may inflict long-term harm. To optimize your overall health, here are some tips to improve your sleep:

Stick to a routine. Fall asleep and wake up at around the same time for better, more consistent sleep patterns.
Reduce screen time at least 1 hour before bed. Use an alarm clock if needed and leave your phone in the other room or charging far from your bed.
Leave a notebook by your bed. If you’re struggling to fall or stay asleep, your mind is likely racing about how much you have to get done. Rather than scrolling through your phone, write down the list of the thoughts keeping you up.
Incorporate a mindful routine. This can be in the form of mindful movement, such as relaxing Yoga Nidra. You can also try a pre-sleep gratitude practice or listening to a guided meditation to help you ease into sleep.

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