Recruiting Timelines
As you embark on a career in Finance, awareness of recruiting timelines is a critical component of your success. Please note the following information courtesy of Adventis:
Freshman Summer & Fall Semester Sophomore Year
The recruiting cycle for junior summer finance internships typically starts with applications for early insights programs that typically begin to come out during the summer before your sophomore year and continue into the fall semester of your sophomore year. Many of these are for Diversity & Inclusion candidates, but some are open to all candidates. There are a handful of junior summer internship applications that come out during the fall semester of sophomore year. To stay abreast of these opportunities, register for employer information sessions via Handshake.
Spring Semester Sophomore Year
Once January or February of your sophomore year comes around, expect a lot of investment banking and private equity applications to be released, with interviews beginning soon after that. There is a flurry of activity from January to April. This timeframe is when many middle-market, independent boutique, and bulge-bracket investment banking summer analyst offers are made and accepted.

Sophomore Summer & Fall Semester Junior Year
If you still don’t have your junior summer internship lined up by the time your junior year rolls around, don’t give up hope. During the summer before your junior year and into the fall, many firms are likely to post quite a few applications. Emerging positions will include investment banking and private equity, as well as other attractive front-office fields, such as equity research, investment management, valuation services, and more.
Spring Semester Junior Year
Junior summer analyst positions continue to come out during the spring semester of your junior year as well. One thing that surprises us as we monitor applications is how many positions would expire and then pop back up weeks or even months later. These situations typically arise when positions are not filled. Firms often close applications, thinking they are done recruiting, only to re-post these same positions after realizing they still have a spot or two to fill.
Senior Year & Post Graduation
Many undergraduate students begin their senior year with a full-time position secured for after they graduate. However, many students are also looking for full-time employment throughout their senior year. Beginning in August or September, firms tend to start looking for seniors to fill open full-time positions. Additionally, post-graduation firms are always posting entry-level full-time positions for students looking to make a lateral move.

Now it’s time to access the resources you need—from crafting a standout resume to acing interviews to ensure you are career ready. You’ll also find guidance on searching for internships and jobs, as well as opportunities to attend key industry events that will expand your network and open doors in the finance world.
Ready to connect with peers by way of student-led clubs? Consider the following:
- Finance Club
- Women in Business
- Dow Jones Club
- Investment Club
- Case Competition Club

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As you prepare to advance your search for an internship or full-time employment, engage industry professionals at upcoming events, receive relevant notifications, or schedule an appointment with a career coach.
Ericka Spradley, School of Business


Patrick Sullivan, Office of Personal & Career Development