For Undergraduate Recruiters

The Undergraduate Business Program will permit the following planned activities in the McColl Building. All indoor activities will require masks, unless you are in Café McColl actively eating or drinking. You are strongly encouraged to provide a virtual equivalent of any in-person event, to allow equitable access for all students.

• Tabling in the foyer on the 3rd floor of the McColl building, outside of undergraduate classes
  • Up to two employer partners per day will be permitted to table as space allows between the hours of 8am-5pm. These reservations are first-come, first-served. Please consult our Recruiting Calendar to identify potential tabling dates.
  • Each employer may bring a maximum of 3 representatives at a time to share information about the company. All representatives will be expected to follow University policies regarding mask-wearing and other safety regulations.
• Coffee chats in Café McColl or Latané Plaza
  • Up to two employer partners per day may host 1-on-1 or small group (no more than 5) coffee chats in our café or courtyard (weather permitting) which will re-open for the fall semester. No private spaces will be provided for interviews – these opportunities are meant to be more casual in nature and can be held in more spaces.
  • Each employer may bring a maximum of 3 representatives at a time to share information about the company. All representatives will be expected to follow University policies regarding mask-wearing and other safety regulations.
  • Coffee Chats should be scheduled in advance, and students should be given directions to locate employer representatives. Employers may not include a table display as part of the coffee chat events, to avoid confusion of non-UB students.

All in person activities must be organized through a Kenan-Flagler Career Services representative to ensure space and parking. Please email your dedicated relationship manager or UBP-Recruiting@kenan-flagler.unc.edu to schedule.

The following activities will NOT be permitted in the McColl Building, and thus should be held virtually:

• Large-scale school-managed recruiting events, including Symposium, Boot Camps, and Case Competitions will be hosted via Zoom and managed by our Career Services staff and student leaders.
• Information Sessions or any other large-scale employer-hosted recruiting events (5 or more students) should be hosted via your platform of choice and managed by the employer’s recruiting team.
  • The UB Career Services team can help consult with planning of these events, but cannot guarantee day-of support.
• Traditionally held “On-Campus” Interviews should be hosted and managed virtually by employer partners. Students will have some opportunity to reserve private interview rooms to conduct virtual interviews as space allows.
• While student clubs and organizations are permitted to gather in groups, employer partners should not physically attend any large-scale club-hosted meetings or events.
  • Employers may use zoom or other technology to participate in events where students are gathered on campus.

Employers are free to invite students to their own facilities or some other off-campus facility (such as The Carolina Inn, The Carolina Coffee Shop, Top of the Hill, or other Chapel Hill business). We urge you to consider the following when inviting students to in-person interviews or activities:

• You and the student(s) should follow whatever physical distancing and safety guidelines are in place in that location. The University will not be liable for any off-campus events.
  • In the event of an exposure to COVID-19, there is a reasonable expectation that all event attendees would be notified and encouraged to proceed accordingly to keep others in the community safe.
• As a reminder, alcohol is NOT permitted at any recruiting event for undergraduate students, even those who are of legal drinking age.
• Some students may not feel comfortable with face-to-face interactions, while others will be eager to participate.
  • Please provide an alternative way for students to participate in events or equivalent recruiting opportunities if they are unable or unwilling to participate in-person.
  • Please be empathetic to individual student needs and treat all students equitably in your recruitment processes, regardless of in-person or virtual participation.

• We are requesting that employers do NOT host any events (including virtual) between August 16 and August 22, 2021. This recommendation is an effort to protect students’ mental health as they return to campus and adjust to the new standards of operation at UNC, with class beginning on August 18. We strongly urge you to work with UCS Recruiting Coordinator, Julie Pendergraph when deciding on dates for virtual interviews, in an attempt to avoid overwhelming students with too many interviews on the same day.
• Employers are encouraged to host events outside of prime academic hours, with enough buffer time to allow students to effectively transition from the in-person classroom setting to a private space for virtual events. Please be mindful that this will be an adjustment from last year, when student courses were largely taught online, and the transition time was shorter. Generally speaking, employers should aim to host events weekday evenings between 6-9pm EST and/or on Fridays. For specific guidance and strategic planning, please consult your Employer Relations representatives. We will coordinate activities with our campus career partners to avoid competing events (UCS, Honors Carolina, Department Computer Science, Gilling’s School, etc.)
• The UB Career Services team is happy to promote your virtual and in-person events through our channels, provided that they align with the rules, regulations, and guidelines above. We will not promote events that do not follow the guidelines for undergraduates. Please provide promotional materials to us at least one week in advance of your event, as our newsletter goes out every Monday at 12pm.

University Career Services (UCS) is the central campus hub for career support of all UNC students. While many UNC professional schools (including Kenan-Flagler) have career offices to provide school-specific career support, UCS provides the job and internship platform used by UB and MAC students, as well as on-campus recruiting scheduling support for some UB employer partners. UCS has determined that operations will remain virtual through the Fall 2021 semester. Other professional schools have the liberty to determine their own recruiting policies, which may differ from those outlined by UCS and Kenan-Flagler. If you recruit with these entities, please contact them for departmental recruiting guidelines.

The MBA and MAC programs have decided to remain fully virtual for recruiting purposes for the Fall 2021 semester. For questions regarding recruiting students from these Kenan-Flagler programs, please contact the following:

Master of Accounting Program: Allison_manning@kenan-flagler.unc.edu

Master of Business Administration Program: employerengagementteam@kenan-flagler.unc.edu

We appreciate your continued interest in recruiting at UNC Kenan-Flagler and your partnership through this tumultuous time. Should you have questions about this policy or other recruiting-related needs, please contact your Employer Relations representative or ubp-recruiting@kenan-flagler.unc.edu.

Our Undergraduate Business Recruiter Guide (PDF) will help you understand more about the quality of our students and program, and inform your recruiting strategy. We will gladly set up a call with you if you’d like to walk through this guide together or learn more. Contact our Recruitment Services Coordinator.

University Career Services (UCS) is the central career office on campus, offering employers the opportunity to connect with all UNC undergraduate students and selected graduate and doctoral in online postings via Handshake.  Handshake is a networked platform used for recruiting college students at nearly 400 colleges and universities.

University Career Services utilizes Handshake to manage on-campus recruiting (OCR), allowing all on-campus recruiting logistics to be available online.  If you need to incorporate a room with virtual interviewing capabilities, please make a specific request for technology access when you reserve.  Questions about on-campus recruiting are handled by the UCS Recruiting Coordinator, Julie Pendergraph (919-962-7886).

There are multiple on-campus job/internship fairs hosted by University Career Services.  Each year, UCS offers a Fall Job & Internship Expo, a Diversity Fair and a Spring Job & Internship Expo as well as targeted industry fairs.  Information including the schedule and registration costs for campus fairs can be found at UCS Career Fairs.

For business-oriented students at UNC, each September the Kenan-Flagler Business School hosts the Undergraduate Business Symposium.  This event provides employers with the unique opportunity to actively participate in the career education, networking and skill development through interactive panels, specialized workshops, and learning opportunities.  If you are interested in receiving a sponsorship packet for this event, please email us.

The Undergraduate Business Program and UNC has a number of student clubs and organizations that represent various diverse student demographics.

Review the Diversity Recruiter Guide (PDF) to learn more about how to connect with these groups. This guide includes contact information so you can directly work with the club and organization leaders.

The Undergraduate Business Program collaborates with various student clubs to plan “career treks” (company site visits) so students can experience companies in their industry or function of interest. Students on a trek typically visit multiple sites in a metropolitan area (e.g. New York, Charlotte, Atlanta, San Francisco, Raleigh/RTP) in order to maximize their travel time and costs. If you would like your company to be considered for an upcoming career trek, please email us.

Yes! The Undergraduate Business Program student population has very diverse career interests, with many of our students seeking careers in areas and industries not traditionally associated with business. We encourage you to post a job or internship, or, if your organization has longer-term or high-capacity recruitment needs, to contact us to develop a strategic plan.

We are always open to new ideas! If you have thoughts on how you might like to interact with our students, let us know and we will work together to figure out the best approach. Contact our Recruitment Services Coordinator to get started.

In addition to posting opportunities in Handshake, the Undergraduate Business Program’s career staff can help you connect and develop relationships with UNC Kenan-Flagler’s undergraduate students depending on your needs, talent strategy, budget and time constraints on campus.  We have listed below several effective recruiting on-campus activities.

• “Employer In The Foyer” – Tabling at the Business School: Employers have found that hosting an information table in the primary “student traffic zone” can be a great way to raise employer brand awareness, have informal conversations and share relevant information.  If you are interested this type of activity, contact our Recruitment Services Coordinator.
• Career Weekly Newsletter: Each week, during the school year, the Undergraduate Business Program sends out an electronic newsletter to undergraduate business students. This newsletter highlights job and internship opportunities, on/off campus programs, and professional development opportunities.  If you would like to learn more about promoting your opportunity or event contact our Recruitment Services Coordinator.
• Student Club Marketing Communications: We can promote your opportunity to targeted demographics (e.g., career functions or industries, females, under-represented minorities, etc.) by sharing opportunity or event marketing materials with student leaders of the targeted Student Club. If you are unsure which clubs would be most relevant, contact our Recruitment Services Coordinator.
• Student Club Engagement: The Undergraduate Business Program has a variety of student clubs and organizations that focus on a variety of business functions and they are often looking to engage with employers in ways that improve their professional skills and awareness of employment opportunities. You can find a list of UNC Kenan-Flagler student clubs and organizations, along with contact information, at Student Clubs and Organizations.

We are always open to new ideas! If you have thoughts on how you might like to interact with our students, let us know and we will work together to figure out the best approach. Contact our Recruitment Services Coordinator or phone at 919-962-0339.

Visit Recruiters & Companies to learn more information about recruiting MBA or Master of Accounting students.

To recruit alumni, contact our Employer Engagement Team  for more information.