It’s that time of year again—Meliora Weekend has arrived! Campus will be full of energy, with alumni, families, and friends coming together to celebrate. Beyond the headshots, haircuts, lectures, and festivities, this weekend is also an incredible chance to network and make connections that can shape your career path.
If you’re exploring opportunities in finance or consulting, remember that networking is especially important right now. Conversations you have this weekend—with alumni, speakers, or even fellow students—can open doors and give you insight into your next steps.
And as always, the Greene Center is here to help. Whether you want to update your resume, prepare for a conversation, or follow up after meeting someone new, we’ve got you covered. Stop by, reach out, and let us support you as you take advantage of all that this exciting season has to offer.
Greene Center and Career Community Programs
Meliora Weekend: How to Break into Consulting, Banking, and Private Equity
Friday September 19th, Dewey 2-162, 3:30-4:30PM
Hear from alumni panelists, including Greg Parekh ’90, P’25, on strategies for applying to very competitive internships in consulting, banking, and private equity. Learn what they are looking for in candidates and how you can strengthen your application.
Please register on the Meliora Weekend 2025 website to participate!
You can also register through Handshake here.
Backstage Pass:Your Insider Guide to Fall Career Week
Tuesday, September 23rd | 3:30-4:30pm | Lattimore Hall – 201 and Friday, September 26th | 12-12:45pm | Dewey Hall 1101
Curious about what Fall Career Week has in store? Join our Backstage Pass event for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at all the exciting events and how to make the most of them! You’ll learn how to prepare for our upcoming event and what to expect, proven tips for connecting with employers, how to follow up and keep your career momentum going. You can look forward to these event during September 29 – October 3
- Career Expo
- Professional Success Night
- Grad and Law School fair
- On-campus interviews
Consider this your insider access to Fall Career Week success. We hope to see you there!
Register on Handshake here for 9/23.
Register on Handshake here for 9/26.
Exponent Kickoff: Technical Interview Prep | Tuesday, September 23rd | 5-6:30pm | Rettner Hall, Rettner 201 Digital Media Lab,
Join the Greene Center as we launch Exponent, a powerful new resource to help you ace your next technical interview.
With Exponent, you’ll get access to: 25+ interactive courses covering product management, software engineering, data science, engineering management, and more. Practice questions from top companies like Google, Meta, and leading startups.Daily peer-to-peer mock interviews where you can practice and get real feedback This kickoff event will walk you through how Exponent works, the resources available to you, and how it can give you an edge in your interview prep.
Resume Drive with OMSA & Kearns | Friday, September 26th | 1-3:00pm | Dewey Hall – Greene Center
Join us at the Greene Center for a resume drive co-sponsored with the Office of Mentorship and Student Advocacy (OMSA) & the Kearns Center, home for first-generation college students. Bring your resume, your questions, and concerns! A polished resume can create opportunities for professional growth and development. The best kind of resume adequately describes your professional qualities and skills. Join us to get tips on making your resume the best it can be.
Lunch and Learn: Show up Strong – Upgrade your First Impression | Friday, September 26th |12-1:30pm | Lamb Biz Hub
Did you know? A joint study by Harvard and the Stanford Research Center revealed that 85% of career success comes from strong people skills. Ready to sharpen yours? Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop led by Dr. Jon Shipley, Simon Communications Professor, designed to boost your confidence and polish your professional presence.
Medallion Credit:
This workshop counts toward Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) in the Medallion Program, making it a great way to earn credit while developing vital leadership skills.
For more information, please contact Emily Sanders, Senior Career Services Specialist, at esander9@simon.rochester.edu.
Professional Success Night with Alumni Networking | Monday September 29th, May Room | Wilson Commons, 6:00-7:30PM
Join us to hear an expert presentation on navigating the workplace, make new alumni connections, and enjoy dinner and stories! The Greene Center is pleased to host this lively evening with Dr. Jonathan Shipley to learn more about developing your professional communication and networking skills. This program is an opportunity to talk with other students and local alumni who are joining us to share their experience from the workplace – successes, missteps, and how they responded to them.
Please note that this is a limited capacity event and alumni participants are volunteering their time to support you. By signing up for this program, you are committing to participate fully and arrive on time. If you no-show another student could lose the opportunity to attend and we hope that won’t happen.
Free to attend!
Fall Career Expo | Tuesday September 30th | Feldman Ballroom | 11:00AM-2:00PM
Interact with employers from a variety of consulting, business, and finance companies at our Corporate Career Expo! Explore entry-level and internship opportunities with organizations that are seeking to recruit University of Rochester undergraduate and graduate (master’s, MBA, or doctorate) students.
Practice Technical Interview Week | October 1st – 7th
For those of you interested in learning more about technical interviews, be on the lookout for our upcoming Practice Technical Interviewing week! Prepare to stand out in technical interviews with personalized, one-on-one practice sessions led by experienced alumni. During each session, you’ll receive constructive feedback tailored to your strengths and areas for improvement, learn proven strategies for answering challenges questions, and build your confidence. Browse the available sessions here and register for the one that fits your schedule.
UR Alumni Banking Cohort – Deadline Sunday, October 5th
We’re entering the 3rd year of the UR Alumni Banking Cohort!
This program will prepare first and second year students for opportunities on Wall Street, and beyond, by connecting you with professional volunteers and alumni who will guide you through their industry’s recruiting process for internships and jobs.
If a volunteer is not available to work with you immediately, we’ll include you on a wait list and match you as early as possible.
Before submitting your resume, you must utilize Quinncia’s resume review resource AND meet with a career advisor to review your resume in order to meet industry standard expectations.
Hannah Holland and Emily Sanders are the career advisors for the Consulting, Finance, and Marketing (CFM) career community, however you can also schedule an appointment with any career advisor. Please do this before the application deadline of October 5, 2025.
Please use this finance resume template.
By submitting your resume, you are agreeing to allow the Career Center’s staff to share your resume on your behalf with alumni and the companies they represent.
UR Alumni Banking Cohort (Class of 2029/28) – Deadline October 5th
Classes of 2028 & 2029 – UR Alumni Banking Cohort Resumes
Business and Banking Bootcamp
Saturday October 4th, Gowen Room | Wilson Commons, 10:00AM-1:30PM
Are you curious about what it takes to thrive in the dynamic world of business? Have you ever considered a career in banking, finance, or other business-related fields? Whether you’re exploring opportunities on “The Street” or envisioning a future in entrepreneurship or venture capital, this Bootcamp is designed to help you uncover the possibilities.
Join us for an engaging and interactive event where you’ll connect with accomplished University of Rochester alumni working across diverse business sectors, including banking, finance, and investment management. Gain valuable insights into the skills, strategies, and opportunities that can propel your career forward in these exciting fields.
Alumni Connected and Featured Opportunities
RSVP Now |AlphaSights x University of Rochester Information Session & Alumni Panel | Tues. Oct. 7th 6-7:00pm EDT | Virtual
Interested in a fast-paced career in client service? AlphaSights is hiring for juniors & seniors for full-time and internship roles in New York City and San Francisco. Come hear from Rochester alumni including J.B. Mills (Associate, Client Services – ‘24, Political Science) and returning Associate Paul Liang (’26, Business, Political Science, & Economics) to learn about their experience at AlphaSights, and how you can join the team! There will be time allotted for open networking following the session.
What to Expect:
- Career Journeys: Hear first-hand experiences of how our panelists transitioned from Rochester to AlphaSights, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities along the way.
- Expert Insights: Learn how AlphaSights empowers businesses to solve complex problems by connecting them with the right expertise and how you can contribute to that mission.
- Career Development Tips: Gain invaluable advice on how to navigate the job market, stand out as a candidate, and excel in the professional world.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow students, alumni, and professionals interested in expert network and related fields.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out directly to Rochester’s dedicated recruiter, Isabelle Dorman, at isabelle.dorman@alphasights.com
Apply Now | Girls Who Invest Intensive Program | Deadline October 2nd
Join GWI as we enter our next decade of transforming the investment management industry!
The GWI Intensive Program begins with a unified curriculum that builds technical and career development skills to position Scholars for successful careers in investment management and beyond. Sophomore applicants can opt into consideration for the Internship Track within the GWI Intensive Program. Select Scholars placed on the Internship Track will be eligible for paid internship opportunities at GWI Partner Firms.
As the program progresses, Scholars will continue their education in either the Summer Intensive Program (SIP) or the Online Intensive Program (OIP) – dependent on factors including but not limited to availability of internships at our Partner Firms, Scholar internship preferences, and in-program performance. Learn more here!
Apply Now | Management Leadership for Tomorrow Career Prep Program | Management Leadership for Tomorrow
MLT’s Career Prep (CP) program is a Fellowship that provides emerging student leaders who have experienced inequitable access to accelerating resources with a winning professional playbook, 20+ months of programming, which includes personalized coaching, and an accelerating network of 10,000 MLT Rising Leaders. We will help you gain career-accelerating skills not taught in classrooms, cultivate personal clarity, and connect with top employers for potential internships and full-time roles.
Career Prep provides general programming across a variety of industries. We also offer specialized programming for students interested in these specific functions and industries:
- Software Engineering
- Consulting
- Financial Services
- Corporate Management
Hannah Holland | Career Advisor
Consulting, Finance & Marketing Community
