These events are beneficial since they increase the company's visibility among MBA students, provide information about career opportunities within the firm, and generate interest for the on-campus interviewing schedule. Presentations are strongly encouraged for employers who have not been to campus to recruit in recent years. Firms usually bring a mix of senior management and recent Notre Dame graduates from various functional areas. Frequently, a PowerPoint slide show or videotape is presented to the students.
Receptions provide an opportunity for recruiters to meet individual students in a social situation.
Optimal times are Monday-Thursday in the early evening. Refreshments are usually served at receptions and may range from light hors d'oeuvres to pizza.