Advising Appointments
Career Advancement provides personalized advising to undergraduates and College alumni who have graduated within the past five years. Career advisers are available for in-person and virtual appointments.
You can make an appointment with a career adviser online through UChicago Handshake! To book an advising appointment online, follow these steps:
Log in to UChicago Handshake.
Click on "Career Center"
Click “Appointments”
Click "Schedule a New Appointment."
Select the appropriate appointment category.
First-year students seeking to meet with their assigned adviser should select "1st Year Assigned Adviser Appointment."
Alumni seeking to make an appointment should select “Alumni Career Advising”
Navigate through the prompts and click "Request."
Career Advancement offers in-person walk-in advising each academic quarter. These are a great option if you want to ask an adviser a quick question or do a brief review of resumes, cover letters, and application materials. No appointment needed! Learn more about how to sign up for walk-in advising.
If you are interested in making an appointment for a practice interview, please select the "Practice Interview Program" appointment category. Learn more about the Practice Interview Program.
Meet with a Peer Adviser within your industry of interest to learn more about the industry, conduct mock interviews, and prepare for recruiting!
Finance Peer Advisers
Make an appointment here to speak with a Finance Peer Adviser who's recently gone through finance recruiting!
Please see here for a full list of Finance Peer Advisers, their firm recruiting experience, and the sub-sectors they can speak to.
Consulting Peer Advisers
Make an appointment here to speak with a Consulting Peer Adviser who's recently gone through consulting recruiting!
Please see here for a full list of Consulting Peer Advisers, their firm recruiting experience, and the sub-sectors they can speak to.
Please note there is limited appointment availability for Peer Advisers from June - September. You can book an appointment with a Career Adviser on Handshake by clicking "Career Center", then "Appointments" , and selecting the appropriate appointment type for your needs.
Students pursuing nationally competitive fellowships and undergraduate research opportunities supported by the College Center for Research and Fellowships (CCRF) should consult the CCRF website and follow specific guidelines and recommendations. Career Advancement does not provide application support, personal statement/essay review, or advising appointments for these opportunities.
Career Advancement is located in Ida Noyes Hall at 1212 E. 59th St.