Connect with employers
Access to top employers
Every year, Kellogg graduates accept roles at top companies across industries, locations and functions. Whether you're interested in a Fortune 500 company, a high-growth startup or something in between, your partnership with the CMC and connection to the Kellogg Alumni Network will give you access to a wide range of career paths and opportunities.
MBA recruitment at a glance
Preparing for conversations with employers
We offer a range of events and programming throughout the year so you have the resources and access you need to build relationships with employers.
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Throughout the year, the CMC brings a wide range of employers to campus to connect directly with students. These events are your chance to explore companies, meet recruiters and hear from alumni in roles you may be targeting.
- Attend coffee chats with company recruiters
- Join company presentations, panels and Q&A sessions
- Understand hiring needs, timelines and workplace culture
- Make personal connections that help your application stand out
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From structured on-campus interviews to agile, just-in-time recruiting, Kellogg offers a range of opportunities to connect with employers.
- Participate in formal interview schedules and meet target firms
- Tap into job openings and company hiring needs throughout the year
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Real-world experience is a cornerstone of your MBA journey. Kellogg helps you pursue impactful internships in the summer and short-term externships during the year, giving you a chance to test, refine or accelerate your career direction.
- Apply your skills to meaningful projects and stretch roles
- Gain industry exposure and leverage your internship experience toward a full-time offer
- Boost your resume with hands-on experience and career clarity
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This private job board is your gateway to hundreds of internships and full-time job postings shared directly by employers actively seeking Kellogg talent. It’s tailored to MBA students and updated regularly with roles across industries and geographies.
- Explore high-quality opportunities that align with your goals
- Get early access to postings from Kellogg’s recruiting partners and alumni hiring for their teams
- Discover roles that are targeted to Kellogg students
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Career Treks are student-led trips to visit top companies and connect with professionals in industry hubs in the United States. Treks offer a behind-the-scenes look at firms in a range of industries.
- Build face-to-face relationships with alumni and recruiters through company visits
- Experience office culture and team dynamics firsthand
- Explore new cities and industries through a career lens
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Kellogg’s professional clubs host events, prep sessions and peer mentorship to complement the CMC’s employer recruiting relationships.
- Attend industry nights, mock interviews and exclusive networking opportunities
- Get peer support from second-year students who directly pass along their learnings to you
- Find your community — and your edge — through club programming
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Sharpen your skills and stand out by participating in national case competitions and MBA conferences. These experiences help you build your brand, meet hiring managers and tackle real business challenges.
- Compete on cross-functional teams in high-stakes scenarios
- Attend events like ROMBA, Forté, or the Kellogg Marketing Conference
- Showcase your problem-solving skills to real-world companies
How to conduct a successful MBA job search
Alumni Edge: Insider intel to help you land an offer
What does it take to ace an interview with Adobe? How can you leverage your Kellogg experience when applying at Bain? When you join Kellogg, you'll get access to Alumni Edge, featuring advice direct from Kellogg alumni working at some of the largest, most competitive companies.
Alumni Edge is a conversation series with Kellogg alumni offering insider tips to help you prepare for interviews and networking conversations. Every year, distinguished alumni across industries join on-campus events and small-group chats, and give exclusive interviews shared by the CMC to give you an inside look at what it’s really like to work at their companies. You’ll learn what hiring managers look for, how to tailor your story, and what it takes to stand out.
What you get with Alumni Edge:
- Exclusive Q&As with Kellogg alumni at top firms across industries
- Interview prep tips straight from those who’ve been on both sides of the table
- Culture and role-specific insights you won’t find in job postings
- Intimate live chats with alumni hosted by Kellogg career leaders
I came in pretty open, unsure whether I’d go into pharma or medtech. An alum offered me a compare-and-contrast breakdown of both fields. He just got it. No judgment, no pressure — just help.