SOMPost Newsletter – January 2026

SOMPost - hiring news you can use - January 2026

Mark your calendar! Ways to connect with Yale SOM in Spring 2026


Connect with students and alumni

Connect with the CDO

  • Join an upcoming virtual Ask… Please! session to get your questions about recruiting at Yale SOM answered by our Employer Partnerships Team
  • Debrief with your EPM on this past year’s recruiting and strategize on ways to share just-in-time hiring needs with students and alumni
  • Recruiters Day is going virtual for 2026 – stay tuned for details

New year, new resources

New employer website!
Our refreshed employer site offers insights and resources to make your recruiting easy and efficient. Don’t miss the new featured sections: Get to Know Yale SOM, Connect with Yale SOM Students & Alumni, and Insights & News

New employer events calendar!
The employer events calendar is a one-stop shop for upcoming opportunities to engage with Yale SOM students, alumni, and the CDO

New LinkedIn page!
Follow the newly launched Yale SOM Career Development (CDO) LinkedIn page for events, insights, and more


Catch up on the latest CDO blogs

The Yale SOM Career Development Office staff puts fingers to keyboard in the CDO blog series. Don’t skip these quick reads filled with insights and tips for making the most of your recruiting efforts.

Happy New Year from the Yale SOM Career Development Office! >>

2025 MBA Career Data Analysis from Assistant Dean Abigail Kies >>

Insights for Employers: Perks of a 12twenty Account >>


Contribute to GMAC Research & Receive Insights

Yale SOM invites you to complete the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) 2026 Corporate Recruiters Survey. This research explores talent acquisition strategies, the future of work, hiring outlook, and the value of a graduate business education. Learn more and access the survey via this link.


From the Recruiting Calendar


January 27 | HireSOM – Open Hour Career Networking | Virtual
January 30 | Earliest offer decision deadline for MBA 1Y summer internship roles

February 11 | HireSOM – Open Hour Boston Career Networking | Virtual
February 20 | HireSOM – Career Networking | In-person in NYC
February 25 | HireSOM – Open Hour Economic Development Career Networking | Virtual


March 4-6 | Exams; no recruiting dedicated to Yale SOM students
March 9-20 | Classes do not meet; limited access to students as many traveling for academics or Spring Break
March 26 | HireSOM – Open Hour Career Networking | Virtual

Visit the Yale SOM Recruiting Policies and Recruiting Calendar for all key dates.


CDO Quick Links

By Rebecca Lineberry
Rebecca Lineberry Employer Partnerships Strategist