Host Coffee Chats & Office Hours

coffee and notebook sitting on a table

Why?

Engage with students in a more informal, 1:1 or small group format. These casual conversations allow for meaningful connections and allow students to learn more about your organization, receive feedback on their resume, ask about your application process, and practice for interviews. 

Events should be requested via Crimson Careers 

Scheduling Coffee Chats & Office Hours

All requests for coffee chats/office hours must be submitted via the registration form and confirmed by the Recruiting team. You will receive a confirmation email when your request has been approved.

Events should be requested via Crimson Careers by navigating to Events > My Events > Request Event … (Event Type: Coffee Chats / Office Hours)

  • Timing: We recommend scheduling 2-3 hours total, during which students may reserve a 15-30 minute time slot.
  • Location: “Virtual” or select an in-person location. See below list of recommended venues in Harvard Square.
    • Harvard Campus spaces are is available, room reservation fee may apply. Please contact our office for more information.
  • Event Type: Coffee Chats / Office Hours
  • RSVP Mode: Chats/Office Hours

Fees: $200

  • There are no fees for…
    • nonprofit or government organizations.
    • virtual for-profit events taking place in the AY ’24 – ’25 after February 28, 2025 for the 2025 spring semester and after September 24, 2025 for the 2025 fall semester.
  • Additional fees may apply, see reserving a “Harvard Campus Space”

What does this fee cover?

  • There is a $200 fee per event which includes use of the RSVP/scheduling tool in Crimson Careers as well as promotion. Coffee chats/office hours are promoted through our events database, calendar, and email lists. Additionally, employers who choose to advertise a coffee chat will also receive a featured posting and access to the Recruiting Resume Book, an opt-in resume book for students.

Recommended Venues in Harvard Square

Employer recruiting events are not permitted in classroom space. Employers are also welcome to host virtual events and should create a virtual contingency plan for all in-person engagements.

Harvard Square: Eat & Drink

Check out these places to eat and drink around Harvard Square for possible locations.

We recommend the below cafés in Harvard Square as venues.

  • Henrietta’s Table (1 Bennett St) – htpdr@charleshotel.com (617.661.5005)
  • Tatte (1288 Massachusetts Ave) – 617.714.4956
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (40 Bow St) – 510.661.3510
  • Peet’s Coffee & Tea (100 Mt Auburn St) – 617.492.1844
  • Capital One Café (24 John F. Kennedy St) – 617.299.2669; Note: Distribution of swag/flyers not permitted inside the cafe.
  • Swissbakers  (168 Western Ave, near the Science & Engineering Complex) – 617.903.3113

Employer recruiting events are not permitted in classroom space.

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