Recruiting at Pomona College

  • CDO’s Smart Start Career Fellows visit San Francisco every year to meet with potential employers.
  • Representatives from Bain & Company meet with Pomona College students during the CDO’S Spring 2023 Consulting Meet-Up
  • During Alumni Weekend 2023, The CDO hosted Chirp & Chat, a networking mixer where alumni and students get to connect and broaden their professional networks.

Recruiters are Welcome Virtually, or In Person

If you’re an employer looking for ways to engage with top candidates for an internship opportunity, or a full-time position, check out the opportunities to build community and connections on our campus.

Recruitment Timeline at Pomona College

To support with your event and recruitment planning, please consider the following dates and events.

Fall 2025

Fall Semester Begins: August 25
Labor Day Holiday: September 1

Recruitment Begins: September 8
Fall Break: October 13 and 14
Recruitment Concludes: November 21

Thanksgiving Recess: November 26-28
Reading Days: December 4-5
Final Exams: December 8-12

Fall Semester Ends: December 12

Spring 2026

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: January 19

Spring Semester Begins: January 20
Recruitment Begins: January 20
Spring Break: March 16-20
César Chávez Holiday: March 27
Alumni Weekend: TBD
Reading Days: May 7-8
Final Exams: May 11-15
Recruitment Concludes: April 10

Spring Semester Ends: May 15

Recruiting and Branding Options

Pomona College Students meet with a representative from Mercer during the Spring 2023 Consulting Meet-Up

Host a Virtual or In-Person Event/Info Session
Host an in-person or virtual event to engage students by providing industry insights and expanding their knowledge on your employer. Examples: Industry or skill-based workshop, resume review, industry panel, general info session, mock interviews, etc.

Host an In-Person Meet & Greet
Host an in-person tabling event or coffee chat to provide brand exposure and promote your employer’s opportunities. Examples: skill-based coffee chats, resume review tabling, etc.

Schedule On-Campus Interviews or Office Hours
Facilitate office hours or interviews on-site to meet students on a one-on-one basis.

Engage with the CDO Employer Relations Team
Unsure of where to start with your recruitment or branding efforts? Or have a creative event idea? Schedule a time to meet with a staff member from the Employer Relations team to chat.

Learn More About our Sagehens and Campus Community
Curious to learn more about who makes up our student community? Check out the Pomona College Fact Sheet and Outcomes. Learn more about our recruitment policies and guidelines.

Email cdorecruiting@pomona.edu to get involved!