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Start Here – Essential Resources

  • Career Advancement — Main Site

    UChicago’s central career hub for all College students and alumni up to 5 years post-graduation. 98% of Class of 2025 received post-college offers by graduation. 4,500+ paid Metcalf internships per year. 1,300+ employer relationships across all industries.

  • Handshake @ UChicago

    UChicago’s job and internship portal. Log in with your CNet ID to search postings, book advising appointments, register for events, and access campus recruiting. Type ‘metcalf’ in the search bar to filter Metcalf Program internships specifically.

  • Jeff Metcalf Internship Program

    UChicago’s flagship internship program — a national model for 25+ years. 4,500+ paid, substantive internships annually across every industry, in 250+ cities and nearly 50 countries. Subscribe to the Metcalf Program newsletter via Handshake for weekly curated opportunities and a filterable spreadsheet of all current postings.

  • Internship Grants & Funding

    Multiple grant programs for students pursuing unpaid or underpaid experiences: Metcalf Summer Experience Grant (primary summer funding), JAMGrant (Journalism, Arts & Media — academic year and summer), Human Rights Summer Internship Program, Seidel Scholars Grant (career projects tied to your major), and BSCD Summer Fellowships (biological sciences research).

  • Blueprint — UChicago Student Organizations Directory

    Searchable directory of all 400+ Recognized Student Organizations at UChicago. Browse by category (academic, cultural, service, professional, arts) or search by interest. The primary starting point for finding any RSO on campus.

Career Advancement assigns every College student a career adviser and organizes advising into 14 industry-specific ‘Careers In’ communities. Each community has a dedicated adviser with real industry experience. Students and alumni (up to 5 years post-graduation) can book appointments via Handshake.

  • Book a Career Advising Appointment

    Schedule 1:1 appointments with your assigned career adviser via Handshake. In Handshake, click Career Center → Appointments → Schedule a New Appointment. First-years should select ‘1st Year Assigned Adviser Appointment.’ Choose in-person, phone, or virtual. Send all application materials to your adviser at least 24 hours before any review appointment.

  • 14 ‘Careers In’ Industry Communities

    Career Advancement is organized around 14 specialized career communities, each with its own adviser and programming: Arts & Humanities, Business & Finance, Consulting, Data & Technology, Education & Social Sciences, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Environment & Sustainability, Global Health & Health Policy, Government & International Affairs, Law, Media & Communications, Medicine & Life Sciences, Public Interest, and Social Impact. Use these as your entry point for industry-specific advising, events, and resources.

  • Careers in Technology — Specialized Team

    Dedicated advisers specialize in CS, data science, tech, and gaming careers. The Careers in Tech community runs a Slack workspace for peer networking and interview practice and organizes Career Exploration Week immersion experiences and employer site visits. Advisers include Claire Silcox (formerly led tech recruiting at LinkedIn) and Joey (background at Microsoft and Target early-career programs).

  • Prepare for Your Appointment

    Before your appointment: research target organizations, sign up for career newsletters in your fields of interest, monitor Handshake for postings, review the Metcalf spreadsheet for opportunities, and come with a list of questions. For document review appointments, send materials to your adviser at least 24 hours in advance. For interview prep, request a specific practice interview rather than a general advising appointment.

  • Graduate & Professional School Advising

    Career Advancement advises on law school, MBA, PhD, MD, and other graduate program applications — personal statements, program research, application timelines, and interview prep. Note: competitive national fellowships (Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, NSF) are handled by the College Center for Research and Fellowships (CCRF), not Career Advancement — contact CCRF directly for those.

Career Advancement publishes weekly newsletters by industry — subscribe to the ones that match your interests. The Metcalf newsletter includes a filterable spreadsheet of all current internship openings. Subscribe via the Career Advancement website or ask your adviser to add you during your first appointment.:

Handshake is the primary platform for all UChicago career activity — job and internship postings, appointment booking, event registration, and campus recruiting sign-ups. Every Metcalf internship posting goes through Handshake.

  • How to Use UChicago Handshake

    Log in at uchicago.joinhandshake.com using your CNet ID and password. Use the Jobs tab to search all postings. Type ‘metcalf’ in the search bar and select the current year label to filter to Metcalf Program opportunities specifically. All postings are reviewed by Career Advancement staff. If you have technical problems with a deadline approaching, take a timestamped screenshot and email careeradvancement@uchicago.edu immediately.

  • Campus Recruiting & On-Campus Interviews

    Hundreds of employers recruit directly at UChicago through on-campus information sessions, employer presentations, and on-campus interviews. These events are posted in Handshake. Attending an employer info session before applying to the same firm’s posting meaningfully improves your chances — recruiter attendance at these events is tracked internally.

  • International Job & Internship Resources

    Career Advancement offers specialized resources for students seeking international internships and for international students navigating the US job market. Includes OPT/CPT guidance (coordinate with OIA), international internship search strategies, and US interview expectations. Book an ‘International Job/Internship’ appointment type via Handshake.

Key Data

  • Post-College Offer Rate (Class of 2025) 98% Received post-college offers by graduation
  • Annual Metcalf Internships 4,500+ Paid, substantive internships per academic year
  • Internship Locations 250+ cities Across nearly 50 countries
  • Employer Relationships 1,300+ Across industries and around the world
  • Law School Acceptance Rate 90% For UChicago candidates who apply

Career Advancement provides 1:1 resume and cover letter review through advising appointments. The Resume & Interview Toolkit has written guides and industry-specific templates available online 24/7.

  • Resume & Interview Toolkit — Guides & Templates

    Comprehensive written guides and downloadable templates for resumes and cover letters by industry. Includes samples for business/finance, consulting, tech, law, public interest, and arts/humanities. Review before scheduling a 1:1 appointment to make the most of your advising time.

  • Resume & Cover Letter Review — Advising Appointment

    Book a document review appointment via Handshake and send your materials at least 24 hours in advance. Request an adviser from your specific career community for the most targeted feedback — a finance resume looks very different from a research CV or nonprofit cover letter.

Career Advancement runs a structured Practice Interview Program allowing students to practice with career advisers. The Careers in Technology community also runs a peer-facing Slack with dedicated interview-practice channels.

  • Practice Interview Program

    Book a structured mock interview with a Career Advancement adviser via Handshake. Specify your target industry, role, and interview format (behavioral, technical, case). Advisers provide written feedback after each session. Best used as final preparation once you have done some self-practice.

  • Industry Guides — Interview Expectations by Field

    Written guides for all 14 career communities covering interview formats, employer expectations, timeline, and what makes a strong candidate. Read the guide for your target field before your first practice interview to understand what you’re preparing for.

The UChicago alumni directory and the Job Shadowing Program are the two primary tools for alumni-based career exploration. The Job Shadowing Program is one of the most accessible career tools for first and second year students — it requires no prior experience and is flexible around your schedule.

  • Alumni Directory — Search by Industry & Employer

    Search UChicago alumni by industry, employer, role, and graduation year. Use for informational interviews to learn about career paths and build relationships before recruiting cycles open. Career Advancement’s Networking 101 guide (linked from the Career Toolkit section) provides a step-by-step framework for effective alumni outreach.

  • Job Shadowing Program

    Shadow employer hosts for 1–5 days (virtually or in-person) to explore careers in a low-stakes setting. Flexible scheduling around your academic calendar, including winter, spring, and summer breaks. One of the most accessible career exploration tools for first and second year students — no prior experience or expertise required.

  • Career Treks — On-Site Employer Visits

    Career Advancement organizes small-group Career Treks bringing students on-site to visit organizations, meet alumni, and learn about industries. Treks are organized by career community and posted in Handshake. Career Exploration Week (organized by Careers in Technology and others) includes large-scale immersive employer visits each fall.

UChicago has 400+ Recognized Student Organizations covering academics, culture, service, arts, professional development, athletics, and identity. All RSOs are managed through Blueprint (campus engagement platform) and the Center for Leadership and Involvement (CLI). Organizations listed below span a broad range of fields — use Blueprint to find the complete current directory.

  • Blueprint — Complete RSO Directory

    UChicago’s official directory of all 400+ Recognized Student Organizations. Filter by category, interest, or meeting time. Search for anything from investment clubs and pre-med organizations to cultural groups, performing arts ensembles, and community service organizations. This is the definitive starting point for finding any RSO at UChicago.

  • Center for Leadership and Involvement (CLI)

    CLI supports all RSOs with dedicated advisers, funding (Annual Allocations each Winter-Spring Quarter and Student Government Finance Committee funding available weekly), facility access, leadership development workshops, and guidance on starting new organizations. If you want to start a new RSO, apply through CORSO during Fall Quarter.

Student Involvement Fair is held at the start of Autumn Quarter — nearly every RSO sets up a table. It’s the fastest way to survey hundreds of organizations in one afternoon. If you miss the fair, you can browse Blueprint and email any RSO’s listhost directly. Most clubs welcome members year-round, not just at the fair.:
The following clubs represent a cross-section of fields at UChicago. This is not an exhaustive list — use Blueprint (blueprint.uchicago.edu/organizations) for the complete directory. • Oeconomica — Undergraduate Economics Society (economics, finance, research) • Maroon Capital — Business, investing, and entrepreneurship • UChicago Data Science Society (DDS) — Data science, machine learning, analytics • Derivatives Group & Quantitative Trading (DGQT) — Quantitative finance, trading strategies • Business Organization for Latino Development (BOLD) — Business and professional development • Women in Business (WIB) at UChicago — Finance and business professional development • Chicago Debate Society — Parliamentary and policy debate • Pre-Medical Association — Clinical experience, medical school pathways • UChicago Political Union — Political debate and civic engagement • Model United Nations — International relations and diplomacy • UChicago Consulting Group — Consulting case practice and professional development • Hillel — Jewish student life and community • South Asian Students in Action (SASA) — South Asian culture and community • Chicago African Students Association — African student community and culture • Habitat for Humanity — Community service and housing advocacy • University Theater — Student-run theatrical productions • WHPK — UChicago student radio station • The Chicago Maroon — Independent student newspaper (founded 1892) • Chicago Peers on Wellness (CHPW) — Peer mental health and wellness • UChicago Soccer Club — Competitive club soccer • Ballroom and Latin Dance Society — Social dance and competition • UChicago Science Olympiad — STEM competitions and mentorship • Japanese Animation Society (UCJAS) — Anime, UChi-Con convention • Life of the Mic — Student comedy and open-mic performance:

Contact Career Advancement — University of Chicago

Location: Metcalf Building, 1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

Phone: (773) 702-7040

Office Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm; virtual appointments available via Handshake

Appointments: Schedule Now

Career Advancement — Main Site

Jeff Metcalf Internship Program

Internship Grants

Blueprint — RSO Directory

College Center for Research and Fellowships (CCRF)

Staff:

Career Advancement Team — General Advising & Career Communities (careeradvancement@uchicago.edu)

The Metcalf Program and Career Advancement’s 14 Careers In communities give UChicago students some of the most structured career support of any university. Subscribe to the industry newsletters relevant to you, engage with your assigned adviser from the first quarter, use Blueprint to find RSOs that connect your academic interests to professional communities, and use the Alumni Directory for informational interviews before you need them. The UChicago network is unusually responsive to student outreach.