2025 Cornell Career Fair Days: Unpacking & Recapping 

Over three days this September, the 2025 Cornell Career Fair Days brought together students, recruiters, and industry leaders for the largest career event of the year at Cornell University. Hosted across multiple campus venues, each fair focused on specific career …

By Kayleigh Bermudez
Kayleigh Bermudez Assistant Director, Recruiting & Employer Engagement (Central Career Services)
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Case Interview: Complete Prep Guide

By Management Consulted

Updated July 15, 2025

Consulting case interviews test both problem‑solving and communication skills under pressure. Candidates must structure their thinking, analyze data, and deliver recommendations in real time with an interviewer—often using real business scenarios. Understanding core …

By Elaine Lu Hoffstaetter
Elaine Lu Hoffstaetter Career Readiness Coach (Central Career Services)
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What is a case interview and how do you prepare? 

A consulting case interview is a simulated business problem presented during the interview process. The candidate must walk through their thinking process and propose a recommendation (or recommendations) to “solve” the client’s challenge. During the interview, the candidate is evaluated …

By Elaine Lu Hoffstaetter
Elaine Lu Hoffstaetter Career Readiness Coach (Central Career Services)
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Upcoming Law School Info Sessions from Penn, William & Mary, and Cornell

Applying to law school, or considering it for the future? Mark your calendar for the following info sessions, hosted by admissions officers from the law schools at the University of Pennsylvania, William & Mary, and Cornell. These are great opportunities …

By Alex Jablonski
Alex Jablonski Assistant Director for Pre-Law and Pre-Graduate Advising
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Exploring Pathways in Consulting: Highlights from the 2025 Consulting Internship Exploration Fair  

The Cornell Career Network hosted the 2025 Consulting Internship Exploration Fair on Thursday, September 11, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Statler Hotel Ballroom. 
 

This specialized exploration fair offered employers from across the consulting industry a chance to …

By Kayleigh Bermudez
Kayleigh Bermudez Assistant Director, Recruiting & Employer Engagement (Central Career Services)
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A&S Summer Experience Grant Video Reflections

Students in the College of Arts & Sciences went around the world for career and academic experiences this summer, thanks to support from Summer Experience Grants (SEG). SEG funding supports students with funding for living expenses, transportation, and travel so …

By Maranda Miller
Maranda Miller Career Education Specialist (Central Career Services)
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Business Acumen Skills: Definition and Examples

Written by Indeed Editorial Team

Reviewed by Gus Pelogia

Updated July 24, 2025

Many jobs require employees to have business acumen skills to exceed in their positions. Business acumen skills are skills that enable a person to understand and manage …

By Elaine Lu Hoffstaetter
Elaine Lu Hoffstaetter Career Readiness Coach (Central Career Services)
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Pre-Grad and Professional School Week, Coming up October 6-10!

Next week, Cornell Career Services and the Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC) are hosting Pre-Grad and Professional School Week, a weeklong series of events for students interested in attending graduate school–whether that’s law school, med school, a PhD program, or …

By Alex Jablonski
Alex Jablonski Assistant Director for Pre-Law and Pre-Graduate Advising
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Timeout With Seby Balan

Call a timeout with first-generation entrepreneur & podcast host, Seby Balan. He joins us to talk about how sports made an impact on his life and how those skills play a role in his work today. Plus, Seby shares what …

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Summer Bootcamp Recordings Now Available!

This summer, the Cornell Pre-Law Advisory Network hosted a comprehensive, four-part bootcamp on the law school application process, covering everything from initial preparations through finalizing materials and navigating the application cycle.

Materials, including recordings for the first three sessions, are …

By Alex Jablonski
Alex Jablonski Assistant Director for Pre-Law and Pre-Graduate Advising
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