On-campus recruiting can involve a number of different activities: job postings, interviews, information sessions and class presentations. Our most active recruiters are involved with all of these, but most employers participate in one or two of these activities.

On-Campus Interviews

The Wisconsin MBA program can help coordinate dates for you to come to campus to interview candidates. Interview space fills quickly for peak recruiting times, so plan ahead to schedule interview dates and refer to our recruiting calendar. Contact Matt Nelson (608-265-5102) to schedule interview dates.

Information Sessions

Company presentations are a great way to develop interest in your job or internship in the weeks before your interview date, or to provide information about your company and position(s) to candidates who interview with you the following day. Contact Matt Nelson (608-265-5102) to schedule information sessions.

Check-In for Interviews

Office location: Grainger Hall, room 2450 (separate from the BCC)

Office opens: 7:30 a.m. (earlier if your interviews begin at 7:30 or earlier)

  • Once you arrive at Grainger Hall, take the elevator to the second floor and you will find our office in the east wing of Grainger Hall; we are a separate office from the Business Career Center (BCC).
  • Check in with the staff in our office to receive the final copy of your interview schedule, candidate resumes, and nametags.
  • Our staff will show you to your interview room(s) for the day and where you can find refreshments.

Check In for Information Sessions

Before your arrival on campus, the MBA Career Management Center staff will ensure you know your room number for your information session. These are sometimes available weeks in advance, but also may not be available until the week of an event. When you arrive, you are welcome to stop into Grainger Hall, room 2450 to say hello to the staff, however, you are also welcome to go directly to the room where your presentation will be held, and a staff member will meet you before your presentation.

Visitor's Guide

Visitors Guide

For more information about on-campus recruiting, including driving directions, lodging information, and day-of-visit guidelines, please see our Guide to On-campus Recruiting Visits. Download PDF

Tips for Recruiting

Engage alumni

Even if they’re not an MBA graduate. Including alumni from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the recruiting process helps build an instant connection.

Communicate clearly and regularly

Once you initiate contact with students (on-campus, phone, or on-site), maintain regular communication, including anticipated decision timelines and status of the candidate.

Build from your internship

Many of our students return from their internships with job offers, and some students never interview during their second year. If you don’t currently have an internship program, consider creating one to make sure you have access to all possible talent.

Participate in school activities

Each of our centers coordinates “Applied Learning” sessions, maintains an advisory board, and otherwise seeks to connect students with industry. Seek out opportunities related to the students you are recruiting to build your visibility.

Be fair with your offer

The information in this report can help you make sure you are competitive with your offer. Please also respect our students by adhering to the job and internship offer guidelines set out by the MBA Career Management Center in terms of time given to students to weigh offers.