Start Here – Essential Resources
- Cornell Central Career Services
University-wide career hub. Note: Cornell’s career services are decentralized — each college has its own career staff. Start here for central resources, then connect with your college’s specific career office for specialized advising.
- Handshake — Cornell Job & Internship Portal
Cornell’s primary platform for job and internship postings, career fair registration, employer events, and advising appointments. Log in with your Cornell NetID. Complete your Student Profile including Career Interests to receive relevant notifications.
- CUeLINKS — Cornell Alumni Mentorship Network
Cornell’s online alumni mentorship platform. Connect with alumni working in diverse fields for career advice and informational interviews. Access through the Central Career Services website. Powerful for fields not heavily represented in on-campus recruiting.
- Student Outcomes Dashboard — Class of 2025
Interactive outcomes dashboard. 91.3% of the Class of 2025 reported their post-graduation plans. Filter by college, major, industry, and employer. Self-reported salary data by field. Use to set salary expectations and identify which employers hire Cornellians most.
- Career Development Toolkit — Canvas Modules
Winner of the 2023 NACE Technology Excellence Award. On-demand career modules covering résumés, interviewing, job search, and graduate school. Access via Cornell’s Canvas platform. Foundational resource recommended before your first career advising appointment.
1. Career Advising — Central & College-Specific
▼Cornell’s career services are intentionally decentralized. Every college has its own career office with specialized staff. Central Career Services at Barnes Hall handles cross-college advising and coordinates university-wide resources. Always use both your college’s career office AND central career services.
- Book a Career Advising Appointment — Central Career Services
Book an appointment with Central Career Services professional advisors for job search strategy, résumé review, cover letters, and career planning. Find scheduling links on the Appointments page. Advisors cover all Cornell colleges; some specialize by industry (e.g., Pre-Law, Engineering, ILR).
- Arts & Sciences Career Development — A&S Students
Dedicated career office for College of Arts & Sciences undergraduates. Counselors available 9am–4pm for 1:1 appointments covering career exploration, résumé review, interview prep, job/internship search, and graduate school planning. Supports A&S students and young alumni 0–5 years out.
- ILR School Career Services
Dedicated career office for ILR School students. Unique programs including EXPLORE winter break programs (Field Shadowing and Career Exploration Project — on pause 2025–26, check current status), international study/internship programs, and semester-long full-time professional internships for credit (ILR juniors/seniors). Internship funding available for ILR undergrads with unpaid/minimally paid summer internships.
- SC Johnson College of Business Career Services
Dedicated career team for SC Johnson (Dyson, SHA, and Carey Business) students. Real estate career consultant, dedicated strategy career advisors, and Pam Davis-Acey as Senior Associate Director. MBA students have separate Handshake access and additional recruiting resources.
- College of Architecture, Art & Planning (AAP) Career Development
Dedicated career staff for AAP students with peer career advisors (PCAs) who offer unique student perspectives on résumés, cover letters, and career strategies. Winner of the 2022 EACE Technology Innovation Award for its Canvas-based Career Development Toolkit.
2. Career Exploration & Planning
▼Cornell offers several structured career exploration tools including the Career Development Toolkit (Canvas modules), CUeLINKS alumni network, and career pathway guides by industry. The Business & Finance pathway page is especially detailed for students targeting Wall Street.
- Career Development Toolkit — Canvas Modules
Award-winning on-demand modules in Canvas covering résumés, interviewing, job/internship search, networking, and graduate school. The toolkit won the 2023 NACE Technology Excellence Award and the 2022 EACE Technology Innovation Award. Foundational — complete relevant modules before advising appointments.
- Business & Finance Career Pathway
Cornell’s dedicated resource page for students targeting business and finance careers. Includes recruiting timeline guidance, industry-specific resources, and the careers outcomes data dashboard filtered to finance. Top hiring employers in 2025 included major financial institutions, consulting firms, and technology companies.
- Recruiting Timeline by Career Pathway
Cornell’s industry-specific recruiting timeline guide. Especially critical for finance — IB summer analyst recruiting begins over a year before the internship start date. Consulting timelines are nearly as accelerated. Download and share with your advisor to build your personal recruiting calendar.
- Career Pathways Communities — Industry-Specific Resources
Explore Cornell Career Services communities by industry. Each community provides curated resources, events, and networking opportunities in your target field. Available communities include Business & Finance, Technology, Human Resources, Sustainability, and more.
- Pre-Law Advising & Programs
Central Career Services Alex Jablonski specializes in Pre-Law and Pre-Graduate advising. The fall Pre-Law Conference brings 150+ law school representatives to campus. Resources include personal statement advising, LSAT guidance, and a Law School Application Summer Bootcamp (sign-ups in Handshake).
3. Résumé, Cover Letter & LinkedIn
▼Cornell’s Career Development Toolkit Canvas modules are the primary self-service résumé resource. All colleges also offer 1:1 résumé review with both professional staff and peer advisors.
- Résumé & Cover Letter — Canvas Toolkit Module
Access Cornell’s résumé and cover letter module through the Career Development Toolkit in Canvas. Covers format, content, industry variations, and common mistakes. Complete this before your first résumé review appointment to make the most of your time with an advisor.
- Book a Résumé Review Appointment
Schedule a 1:1 résumé review via Handshake with a career or peer advisor. Specify your target industry in the appointment notes — finance and consulting résumés have very different conventions from engineering or arts résumés, and a specialized reviewer gives more useful feedback.
- Big Resume — AI-Powered Résumé Feedback
Cornell Career Services provides access to Big Resume, an AI-powered résumé review tool, in addition to the traditional Big Interview platform. Access through Central Career Services. Use for 24/7 immediate feedback before submitting applications.
- Job Application Spreadsheet & Search Organization Tool
Download Cornell Career Services’ job application tracking spreadsheet via the Canvas Toolkit (‘How do I organize my search’ page). Tracking applications, follow-ups, and networking contacts is critical in competitive recruiting cycles — this tool provides the structure to manage it.
- LinkedIn — Cornellians Alumni Search
Search Cornell alumni by industry, company, and location. Cornell’s 260,000+ living alumni make LinkedIn searches especially productive. Many Cornell recruiters specifically monitor incoming connection requests from Cornell students — keep your profile current and professional.
4. Interview Preparation
▼Cornell offers mock interviews through college-specific career offices, the Big Interview platform, and employer-hosted practice sessions. Finance and consulting recruiting require early and intensive preparation — the Cornell Finance Club and CIBC both offer additional peer-to-peer case and technical interview practice.
- Mock Interviews — Career Services (College-Specific)
Book a mock interview through your college’s career office via Handshake. For ILR students, the ILR Career Services office specializes in HR, labor relations, and consulting interviews. For A&S, advisors cover a broad range. Specify your target role and company in the booking notes.
- Big Interview — AI Mock Interview Platform
Cornell’s licensed Big Interview platform for self-paced mock interview practice. Practice behavioral, technical, and industry-specific questions with AI feedback on your verbal and non-verbal communication. Access through Central Career Services. Log in with Cornell credentials.
- Case Interview Prep — Management Consulted (via Career Services)
Cornell Career Services provides access to Management Consulted resources for case interview preparation. Covers MBB case frameworks, practice cases, and firm-specific guidance. Use alongside practicing with Cornell Finance Club and consulting club peers for the best preparation.
- GAPS Fund — Graduate & Professional School Funding
The 2025–26 GAPS Fund Application is open. Provides financial support for students applying to graduate and professional programs. Covers application fees, test prep, and campus visit costs. Access the application through Central Career Services website.
- Pre-Health Conference — 150+ School Representatives
Annual fall conference where 150+ medical and health professions schools attend to advise students on applications, programs, and requirements. One of the largest pre-health advising events at any university. Register via Handshake each fall.
5. Networking & Employer Connections
▼Cornell brings hundreds of employers to campus each year. The ILR School’s labor relations network, the SC Johnson business network, and the Engineering career programs all operate somewhat independently — check your college’s specific event calendar, not just Central Career Services.
- Career Fairs & Employer Events — Handshake
All Cornell career fairs, employer info sessions, and networking events are posted in Handshake. Cornell hosts the Ivy+ Sustainability Fair (with Brown, Columbia, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, UChicago, Yale, and Duke) each spring. Check both university-wide and college-specific events.
- CUeLINKS — Cornell Alumni Career Network
Cornell’s alumni mentorship platform enabling students to obtain career advice from alumni and professionals in diverse fields. Best for informational interviews and building relationships in fields without strong on-campus recruiting. Access through Central Career Services.
- Ivy+ Sustainability Fair — Cross-Ivy Networking
Annual spring fair for students from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, UChicago, and Yale seeking internship or full-time opportunities in sustainability. Register via Handshake each spring. A unique cross-institution networking opportunity.
- Cornell Capitol Hill — DC Internships
Cornell students live, learn, and intern on Capitol Hill through a Cornell-specific program. Connects students with the White House, US Justice Department, CDC, and Senate offices. See Handshake for current program details and application timelines.
- Interstride — International Student Career Resources
Cornell provides access to Interstride, a platform specifically designed for international students navigating US job searching, visa sponsorship research, and employer identification. Access through Central Career Services. Find the list of employers that have historically sponsored Cornell international students via Handshake Collections.
6. Internship & Job Search
▼Cornell’s on-campus recruiting is among the most active of any university — particularly for finance, consulting, and technology. Use Handshake as your primary platform, supplement with CUeLINKS for less-recruiting-heavy fields, and leverage The Forage for firm-specific pre-internship simulations.
- Handshake — Cornell Job & Internship Board
Cornell’s primary job and internship platform. 91.3% of the Class of 2025 surveyed — employers use Handshake actively to connect with Cornellians. Update your Career Interests regularly. Use Handshake Collections to find curated lists like ‘Employers Who Have Hired Cornell International Students.’
- The Forage — Free Employer Work Simulations
Cornell Career Services endorses The Forage for free virtual work simulations from Goldman Sachs, BCG, JPMorgan, and others. Complete simulations before applying — they add firm-specific knowledge and a verifiable accomplishment to your résumé. Available via the career resources page.
- ILR Internship Funding — Unpaid Summer Internships
ILR undergrads (first-years, sophomores, juniors) and first-year MILRs with unpaid or minimally paid summer internships can apply for ILR internship funding. Contact the ILR Career Services office directly for eligibility and application details.
- Pathways — Career Exploration & Opportunities Platform
Cornell’s career exploration and opportunities platform. Accessible via the Career Services resources page. Provides additional job and internship listings and career path data to supplement Handshake.
- USAJobs.gov — Federal Government Roles
Official federal government job board. Cornell has strong pipelines into government through the Brooks School of Public Policy and ILR. Federal roles at State Department, Treasury, Federal Reserve, SEC, and policy agencies don’t appear on Handshake — search USAJobs directly.
7. Key Student Organizations — Finance & Consulting
▼Cornell has some of the strongest undergraduate finance and consulting organizations of any university. CIBC and the Cornell Finance Club have dedicated websites, verified alumni networks, and real recruiting pipelines to Goldman, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and MBB.
- Cornell Investment Banking Club (CIBC)
Cornell’s premier undergraduate IB club. 2025 placement included Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, and other top bulge bracket and elite boutique firms. Prepares members through holistic recruitment preparation, an extensive alumni network, and personalized resources. Selective — apply in the fall. Website verified active as of 2025.
- Cornell Finance Club
One of Cornell’s oldest and most prominent finance organizations. Dedicated to providing members with growth opportunities through investing, stock pitches, mentorship, and alumni connections. Vast and engaged alumni network spanning asset management, banking, and PE. Website verified active as of 2025.
- Mutual Investment Club of Cornell (MICC)
Manages the largest undergraduate investment portfolio on Cornell’s campus (AUM listed on website). Admits a limited number of members per cycle to foster an intimate environment. Strong track record in buy-side recruiting. Website verified active as of 2025.
- Cornell Investments Club
Investment club with a comprehensive 10-week New Member Education (NME) process. Focus on learning and investing through a structured curriculum. Website verified active. Good entry point for students earlier in their finance journey before applying to CIBC or MICC.
- Cornell Consulting Club
Prepares members for MBB and consulting firm recruiting through case practice, firm-specific workshops, and alumni networking. Connected to Central Career Services consulting resources including Management Consulted access. [⚠️ Specific club website not independently verified — find via Handshake RSO listings or Central Career Services]
- Cornell Real Estate Club
Connected to Cornell’s well-regarded real estate programs and the Sue Austin Real Estate Career Consultant at SC Johnson. Active alumni network in real estate development, finance, and investment. [⚠️ Specific club website not independently verified — find via Handshake RSO listings]
- ILR Student Organizations — HR & Labor Relations
ILR School hosts multiple student organizations focused on HR, labor relations, and social policy careers. The ILR alumni network is uniquely strong in human capital, people operations, and labor consulting. Find current ILR organizations via the ILR Career Services office.
8. Career Outcomes & Data
▼Cornell’s interactive outcomes dashboard is one of the most detailed of any university — 91.3% of the Class of 2025 reported their plans. Use the filter tools to see outcomes specifically for your college, major, and target industry.
- Student Career Outcomes Dashboard
Interactive dashboard for undergraduate and graduate outcomes. Filter by academic year, division/school, degree, industry, and major. Top hiring employers listed in order of volume. Self-reported base salary data (excluding bonuses and international salaries). Most recent data: Class of 2025, 91.3% response rate.
- Business & Finance Outcomes — Class of 2025
Filtered outcomes specifically for business and finance career paths. Shows which employers hire most from Cornell into finance, what roles they hire for, and salary ranges. Use alongside the general dashboard to understand the finance-specific pipeline.
- The Next Chapter — Cornell Class of 2025 Overview
Cornell Career Services’ published overview of where the Class of 2025 went after leaving the Hill. Covers top employers, industries, and geographic distribution. Read the blog post version on the Career Services website for narrative context alongside the dashboard data.
Key Data
- Class of 2025 Outcomes Reporting Rate 91.3% Among the highest response rates of any major university
- Living Alumni 260,000+ CUeLINKS and LinkedIn alumni search are both highly productive at Cornell’s scale
- Ivy+ Sustainability Fair Partner Schools 11 Schools Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, UChicago, Yale
Contact Cornell Central Career Services
Location: Barnes Hall, 110 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY 14853 (first floor under construction — check current location)
Additional Location: A&S Career Development: Goldwin Smith Hall
Additional Location: ILR Career Services: Ives Hall
Additional Location: SC Johnson College of Business Career Team: Sage Hall
Phone: (607) 255-5296
Office Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm (some advisors remote on specific days — confirm via appointment page)
Appointments: Schedule Now
Cornell Central Career Services
Staff:
Erica Kryst, Ph.D. — Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development (career@cornell.edu)
Alex Jablonski — Assistant Director, Pre-Law & Pre-Graduate Advising (career@cornell.edu)
Employer Relations — Recruiting & Employer Partnerships (recruiting@cornell.edu)
Cornell’s career infrastructure is among the strongest in the country — but it is decentralized. The students who get the most out of it are those who engage with BOTH their college-specific career office AND Central Career Services, join a finance or consulting club in their first semester, and treat on-campus recruiting events as relationship building, not just information sessions. Go Big Red.
Start Here – Essential Resources
- Cornell Central Career Services
University-wide career hub. Note: Cornell’s career services are decentralized — each college has its own career staff. Start here for central resources, then connect with your college’s specific career office for specialized advising.
- Handshake — Cornell Job & Internship Portal
Cornell’s primary platform for job and internship postings, career fair registration, employer events, and advising appointments. Log in with your Cornell NetID. Complete your Student Profile including Career Interests to receive relevant notifications.
- CUeLINKS — Cornell Alumni Mentorship Network
Cornell’s online alumni mentorship platform. Connect with alumni working in diverse fields for career advice and informational interviews. Access through the Central Career Services website. Powerful for fields not heavily represented in on-campus recruiting.
- Student Outcomes Dashboard — Class of 2025
Interactive outcomes dashboard. 91.3% of the Class of 2025 reported their post-graduation plans. Filter by college, major, industry, and employer. Self-reported salary data by field. Use to set salary expectations and identify which employers hire Cornellians most.
- Career Development Toolkit — Canvas Modules
Winner of the 2023 NACE Technology Excellence Award. On-demand career modules covering résumés, interviewing, job search, and graduate school. Access via Cornell’s Canvas platform. Foundational resource recommended before your first career advising appointment.
1. Career Advising — Central & College-Specific
▼
Cornell’s career services are intentionally decentralized. Every college has its own career office with specialized staff. Central Career Services at Barnes Hall handles cross-college advising and coordinates university-wide resources. Always use both your college’s career office AND central career services.
- Book a Career Advising Appointment — Central Career Services
Book an appointment with Central Career Services professional advisors for job search strategy, résumé review, cover letters, and career planning. Find scheduling links on the Appointments page. Advisors cover all Cornell colleges; some specialize by industry (e.g., Pre-Law, Engineering, ILR).
- Arts & Sciences Career Development — A&S Students
Dedicated career office for College of Arts & Sciences undergraduates. Counselors available 9am–4pm for 1:1 appointments covering career exploration, résumé review, interview prep, job/internship search, and graduate school planning. Supports A&S students and young alumni 0–5 years out.
- ILR School Career Services
Dedicated career office for ILR School students. Unique programs including EXPLORE winter break programs (Field Shadowing and Career Exploration Project — on pause 2025–26, check current status), international study/internship programs, and semester-long full-time professional internships for credit (ILR juniors/seniors). Internship funding available for ILR undergrads with unpaid/minimally paid summer internships.
- SC Johnson College of Business Career Services
Dedicated career team for SC Johnson (Dyson, SHA, and Carey Business) students. Real estate career consultant, dedicated strategy career advisors, and Pam Davis-Acey as Senior Associate Director. MBA students have separate Handshake access and additional recruiting resources.
- College of Architecture, Art & Planning (AAP) Career Development
Dedicated career staff for AAP students with peer career advisors (PCAs) who offer unique student perspectives on résumés, cover letters, and career strategies. Winner of the 2022 EACE Technology Innovation Award for its Canvas-based Career Development Toolkit.
2. Career Exploration & Planning
▼
Cornell offers several structured career exploration tools including the Career Development Toolkit (Canvas modules), CUeLINKS alumni network, and career pathway guides by industry. The Business & Finance pathway page is especially detailed for students targeting Wall Street.
- Career Development Toolkit — Canvas Modules
Award-winning on-demand modules in Canvas covering résumés, interviewing, job/internship search, networking, and graduate school. The toolkit won the 2023 NACE Technology Excellence Award and the 2022 EACE Technology Innovation Award. Foundational — complete relevant modules before advising appointments.
- Business & Finance Career Pathway
Cornell’s dedicated resource page for students targeting business and finance careers. Includes recruiting timeline guidance, industry-specific resources, and the careers outcomes data dashboard filtered to finance. Top hiring employers in 2025 included major financial institutions, consulting firms, and technology companies.
- Recruiting Timeline by Career Pathway
Cornell’s industry-specific recruiting timeline guide. Especially critical for finance — IB summer analyst recruiting begins over a year before the internship start date. Consulting timelines are nearly as accelerated. Download and share with your advisor to build your personal recruiting calendar.
- Career Pathways Communities — Industry-Specific Resources
Explore Cornell Career Services communities by industry. Each community provides curated resources, events, and networking opportunities in your target field. Available communities include Business & Finance, Technology, Human Resources, Sustainability, and more.
- Pre-Law Advising & Programs
Central Career Services Alex Jablonski specializes in Pre-Law and Pre-Graduate advising. The fall Pre-Law Conference brings 150+ law school representatives to campus. Resources include personal statement advising, LSAT guidance, and a Law School Application Summer Bootcamp (sign-ups in Handshake).
3. Résumé, Cover Letter & LinkedIn
▼
Cornell’s Career Development Toolkit Canvas modules are the primary self-service résumé resource. All colleges also offer 1:1 résumé review with both professional staff and peer advisors.
- Résumé & Cover Letter — Canvas Toolkit Module
Access Cornell’s résumé and cover letter module through the Career Development Toolkit in Canvas. Covers format, content, industry variations, and common mistakes. Complete this before your first résumé review appointment to make the most of your time with an advisor.
- Book a Résumé Review Appointment
Schedule a 1:1 résumé review via Handshake with a career or peer advisor. Specify your target industry in the appointment notes — finance and consulting résumés have very different conventions from engineering or arts résumés, and a specialized reviewer gives more useful feedback.
- Big Resume — AI-Powered Résumé Feedback
Cornell Career Services provides access to Big Resume, an AI-powered résumé review tool, in addition to the traditional Big Interview platform. Access through Central Career Services. Use for 24/7 immediate feedback before submitting applications.
- Job Application Spreadsheet & Search Organization Tool
Download Cornell Career Services’ job application tracking spreadsheet via the Canvas Toolkit (‘How do I organize my search’ page). Tracking applications, follow-ups, and networking contacts is critical in competitive recruiting cycles — this tool provides the structure to manage it.
- LinkedIn — Cornellians Alumni Search
Search Cornell alumni by industry, company, and location. Cornell’s 260,000+ living alumni make LinkedIn searches especially productive. Many Cornell recruiters specifically monitor incoming connection requests from Cornell students — keep your profile current and professional.
4. Interview Preparation
▼
Cornell offers mock interviews through college-specific career offices, the Big Interview platform, and employer-hosted practice sessions. Finance and consulting recruiting require early and intensive preparation — the Cornell Finance Club and CIBC both offer additional peer-to-peer case and technical interview practice.
- Mock Interviews — Career Services (College-Specific)
Book a mock interview through your college’s career office via Handshake. For ILR students, the ILR Career Services office specializes in HR, labor relations, and consulting interviews. For A&S, advisors cover a broad range. Specify your target role and company in the booking notes.
- Big Interview — AI Mock Interview Platform
Cornell’s licensed Big Interview platform for self-paced mock interview practice. Practice behavioral, technical, and industry-specific questions with AI feedback on your verbal and non-verbal communication. Access through Central Career Services. Log in with Cornell credentials.
- Case Interview Prep — Management Consulted (via Career Services)
Cornell Career Services provides access to Management Consulted resources for case interview preparation. Covers MBB case frameworks, practice cases, and firm-specific guidance. Use alongside practicing with Cornell Finance Club and consulting club peers for the best preparation.
- GAPS Fund — Graduate & Professional School Funding
The 2025–26 GAPS Fund Application is open. Provides financial support for students applying to graduate and professional programs. Covers application fees, test prep, and campus visit costs. Access the application through Central Career Services website.
- Pre-Health Conference — 150+ School Representatives
Annual fall conference where 150+ medical and health professions schools attend to advise students on applications, programs, and requirements. One of the largest pre-health advising events at any university. Register via Handshake each fall.
5. Networking & Employer Connections
▼
Cornell brings hundreds of employers to campus each year. The ILR School’s labor relations network, the SC Johnson business network, and the Engineering career programs all operate somewhat independently — check your college’s specific event calendar, not just Central Career Services.
- Career Fairs & Employer Events — Handshake
All Cornell career fairs, employer info sessions, and networking events are posted in Handshake. Cornell hosts the Ivy+ Sustainability Fair (with Brown, Columbia, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, UChicago, Yale, and Duke) each spring. Check both university-wide and college-specific events.
- CUeLINKS — Cornell Alumni Career Network
Cornell’s alumni mentorship platform enabling students to obtain career advice from alumni and professionals in diverse fields. Best for informational interviews and building relationships in fields without strong on-campus recruiting. Access through Central Career Services.
- Ivy+ Sustainability Fair — Cross-Ivy Networking
Annual spring fair for students from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, UChicago, and Yale seeking internship or full-time opportunities in sustainability. Register via Handshake each spring. A unique cross-institution networking opportunity.
- Cornell Capitol Hill — DC Internships
Cornell students live, learn, and intern on Capitol Hill through a Cornell-specific program. Connects students with the White House, US Justice Department, CDC, and Senate offices. See Handshake for current program details and application timelines.
- Interstride — International Student Career Resources
Cornell provides access to Interstride, a platform specifically designed for international students navigating US job searching, visa sponsorship research, and employer identification. Access through Central Career Services. Find the list of employers that have historically sponsored Cornell international students via Handshake Collections.
6. Internship & Job Search
▼
Cornell’s on-campus recruiting is among the most active of any university — particularly for finance, consulting, and technology. Use Handshake as your primary platform, supplement with CUeLINKS for less-recruiting-heavy fields, and leverage The Forage for firm-specific pre-internship simulations.
- Handshake — Cornell Job & Internship Board
Cornell’s primary job and internship platform. 91.3% of the Class of 2025 surveyed — employers use Handshake actively to connect with Cornellians. Update your Career Interests regularly. Use Handshake Collections to find curated lists like ‘Employers Who Have Hired Cornell International Students.’
- The Forage — Free Employer Work Simulations
Cornell Career Services endorses The Forage for free virtual work simulations from Goldman Sachs, BCG, JPMorgan, and others. Complete simulations before applying — they add firm-specific knowledge and a verifiable accomplishment to your résumé. Available via the career resources page.
- ILR Internship Funding — Unpaid Summer Internships
ILR undergrads (first-years, sophomores, juniors) and first-year MILRs with unpaid or minimally paid summer internships can apply for ILR internship funding. Contact the ILR Career Services office directly for eligibility and application details.
- Pathways — Career Exploration & Opportunities Platform
Cornell’s career exploration and opportunities platform. Accessible via the Career Services resources page. Provides additional job and internship listings and career path data to supplement Handshake.
- USAJobs.gov — Federal Government Roles
Official federal government job board. Cornell has strong pipelines into government through the Brooks School of Public Policy and ILR. Federal roles at State Department, Treasury, Federal Reserve, SEC, and policy agencies don’t appear on Handshake — search USAJobs directly.
7. Key Student Organizations — Finance & Consulting
▼
Cornell has some of the strongest undergraduate finance and consulting organizations of any university. CIBC and the Cornell Finance Club have dedicated websites, verified alumni networks, and real recruiting pipelines to Goldman, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and MBB.
- Cornell Investment Banking Club (CIBC)
Cornell’s premier undergraduate IB club. 2025 placement included Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, and other top bulge bracket and elite boutique firms. Prepares members through holistic recruitment preparation, an extensive alumni network, and personalized resources. Selective — apply in the fall. Website verified active as of 2025.
- Cornell Finance Club
One of Cornell’s oldest and most prominent finance organizations. Dedicated to providing members with growth opportunities through investing, stock pitches, mentorship, and alumni connections. Vast and engaged alumni network spanning asset management, banking, and PE. Website verified active as of 2025.
- Mutual Investment Club of Cornell (MICC)
Manages the largest undergraduate investment portfolio on Cornell’s campus (AUM listed on website). Admits a limited number of members per cycle to foster an intimate environment. Strong track record in buy-side recruiting. Website verified active as of 2025.
- Cornell Investments Club
Investment club with a comprehensive 10-week New Member Education (NME) process. Focus on learning and investing through a structured curriculum. Website verified active. Good entry point for students earlier in their finance journey before applying to CIBC or MICC.
- Cornell Consulting Club
Prepares members for MBB and consulting firm recruiting through case practice, firm-specific workshops, and alumni networking. Connected to Central Career Services consulting resources including Management Consulted access. [⚠️ Specific club website not independently verified — find via Handshake RSO listings or Central Career Services]
- Cornell Real Estate Club
Connected to Cornell’s well-regarded real estate programs and the Sue Austin Real Estate Career Consultant at SC Johnson. Active alumni network in real estate development, finance, and investment. [⚠️ Specific club website not independently verified — find via Handshake RSO listings]
- ILR Student Organizations — HR & Labor Relations
ILR School hosts multiple student organizations focused on HR, labor relations, and social policy careers. The ILR alumni network is uniquely strong in human capital, people operations, and labor consulting. Find current ILR organizations via the ILR Career Services office.
8. Career Outcomes & Data
▼
Cornell’s interactive outcomes dashboard is one of the most detailed of any university — 91.3% of the Class of 2025 reported their plans. Use the filter tools to see outcomes specifically for your college, major, and target industry.
- Student Career Outcomes Dashboard
Interactive dashboard for undergraduate and graduate outcomes. Filter by academic year, division/school, degree, industry, and major. Top hiring employers listed in order of volume. Self-reported base salary data (excluding bonuses and international salaries). Most recent data: Class of 2025, 91.3% response rate.
- Business & Finance Outcomes — Class of 2025
Filtered outcomes specifically for business and finance career paths. Shows which employers hire most from Cornell into finance, what roles they hire for, and salary ranges. Use alongside the general dashboard to understand the finance-specific pipeline.
- The Next Chapter — Cornell Class of 2025 Overview
Cornell Career Services’ published overview of where the Class of 2025 went after leaving the Hill. Covers top employers, industries, and geographic distribution. Read the blog post version on the Career Services website for narrative context alongside the dashboard data.
Key Data
- Class of 2025 Outcomes Reporting Rate 91.3% Among the highest response rates of any major university
- Living Alumni 260,000+ CUeLINKS and LinkedIn alumni search are both highly productive at Cornell’s scale
- Ivy+ Sustainability Fair Partner Schools 11 Schools Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, UChicago, Yale
Contact Cornell Central Career Services
Location: Barnes Hall, 110 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY 14853 (first floor under construction — check current location)
Additional Location: A&S Career Development: Goldwin Smith Hall
Additional Location: ILR Career Services: Ives Hall
Additional Location: SC Johnson College of Business Career Team: Sage Hall
Phone: (607) 255-5296
Office Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm (some advisors remote on specific days — confirm via appointment page)
Appointments: Schedule Now
Cornell Central Career Services
Staff:
Erica Kryst, Ph.D. — Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development (career@cornell.edu)
Alex Jablonski — Assistant Director, Pre-Law & Pre-Graduate Advising (career@cornell.edu)
Employer Relations — Recruiting & Employer Partnerships (recruiting@cornell.edu)
Cornell’s career infrastructure is among the strongest in the country — but it is decentralized. The students who get the most out of it are those who engage with BOTH their college-specific career office AND Central Career Services, join a finance or consulting club in their first semester, and treat on-campus recruiting events as relationship building, not just information sessions. Go Big Red.