Host Networking & Information Sessions

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Why?

Hosting a networking and information session gives you a dedicated opportunity to connect directly with students and share what makes your company unique. Whether you choose to deliver a presentation, facilitate a Q&A, host a panel, host an invite-only dinner, etc., these sessions allow you to highlight your company culture, upcoming roles, and values.

Submit Event Request

Events should be requested via Crimson Careers 

  • Navigate to Events > My Events > Request Event (Event Type: Employer Networking / Information Session)
  • All recruiting events must be requested via the registration form and confirmed by the Recruiting & Employer Engagement team.

New to recruiting at Harvard? We recommend attending one of our industry specific career fairs or hosting coffee chats/office hours. Should you decide to host an individual event, please see our guidelines below.

Scheduling Networking & Information Sessions

Employers may host presentations about their organization year round. Early fall (September and October) is the most requested time for these events, so if this is your desired timeframe, we recommend scheduling as far in advance as possible.

All recruiting events must be requested via the registration form and confirmed by the Recruiting & Employer Engagement team. You will receive a confirmation email when your requested date & time has been approved. Confirmation is required prior to our office promoting your event details.

NOTE: These meetings are valuable for both students and employers, but we caution that it can be difficult to build an audience, depending on the time of year. We cannot guarantee student attendance, and it is possible that very few students will attend your presentation.

Events should be requested via Crimson Careers by navigating to Events > My Events > Request Event … (Event Type: Employer Networking / Information Session)

  • 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: Employer Networking / Information Session

Employers may host presentations about their organization year round. Early fall (September and October) is the most requested time for these events, so if this is your desired timeframe, we recommend scheduling as far in advance as possible.

Fees: $200

  • There are no fees for…
    • nonprofit or government organizations.
    • virtual for-profit events taking place in the AY ’24 – ’25 after September 25, 2024 for the fall semester and after February 28, 2025 for the spring semester.
  • Additional fees may apply, see reserving a “Harvard Campus Space”

What does this fee cover?

  • There is a $200 promotion fee per event which includes promotion through our events calendar and email lists. Additionally, employers who choose to advertise a recruiting event will 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. Instead, we recommend the below venues in Harvard Square. Employers are also welcome to host virtual recruiting 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 venues in Harvard Square:

Employer recruiting events are not permitted in classroom space.

Contact our office for reservation inquiries:

  • Harvard Interview Facility at the Harvard SOCH, 59 Shepard Street
    • $500/room fee applies
  • Harvard Career Center (MCS), 54 Dunster Street
    • $500/room fee applies
  • Science & Engineering Complex, 168 Western Ave in Allston (tech talks & engineering events)

Resources

Employer Recruiting Policies
Recruiting Dates & Details
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