recruitment timeline
We loved seeing everyone at Foellinger Auditorium for Info Night! The application is due by Friday, September 12th at 5pm and can be accessed below. This is a hard deadline, and no late submissions will be accepted. Please direct any questions to exec@illinoisbusinesscouncil.com.
Recruitment Dates:
Information Night: Monday, September 8th 7-9pm @ Foellinger Auditorium
*Attire is Business Casual*
Application Opens: Monday, September 8th at 9pm
Application Due: Friday, September 12th at 5pm
Social Night: Sunday, September 14th 4-6pm @ ARC MP6
*Invite Only, Attire is Smart Casual*
1st Round Interviews: Tuesday, September 16th, 4:10-11:50PM @ David Kinley Hall
*Invite Only, Attire is Business Casual*
Pre-Night: Thursday, September 18th, 5-6:30pm @ The Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium
*Invite Only, Attire is Business Casual*
Final Round Interviews: Friday, September 19th, 3:15-9:50PM @ English Building
*Invite Only, Attire is Business Professional*
BUSINESS COUNCIL NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIP
Business Council is proud to offer a need-based dues scholarship for its members! The purpose of the scholarship is to create an opportunity for individuals within our organization to participate in our variety of professional, service, and social events offered without the worry of being unable to afford our dues. Here at Business Council, we aim to create an inclusive environment where all of our members are able to participate in a variety of activities that allow for the building of lasting relationships and personal growth. This scholarship helps provide this foundation by creating additional opportunities to realize these goals.
In alignment with our mission, this scholarship is purely a needs-based scholarship. Applications for the Business Council Scholarship are blindly reviewed by one of Gies advisors, Dean Jewell White, to provide an unbiased opinion on the allocation of scholarship funds. Entries are reviewed on a semesterly basis; those who have previously applied and received scholarships must reapply each semester to receive the scholarship. It is open to all members of the council.
Business Council Interview prep
Business Council strongly hopes to make the world a more inclusive place, and we know that starts from within. In efforts to give every applicant an equal and best possible chance, Business Council members have recorded this Mock Interview video. This gives applicants a place to start when preparing for a BC interview. We truly hope this helps everyone in the recruitment process and we look forward to seeing you all ace your interviews!
Meet our recruitment chairs!
Aryan sharma
Major: Finance & Data Science
Hometown: Naperville, IL
“My advice for those going through recruitment is to treat it as building relationships, not just interviews. The connections you form will last far beyond recruitment. Best of luck with the process, and we can’t wait to meet you!”
taylor wickenkamp
Major: Marketing & Finance
Hometown: McHenry, IL
“My biggest piece of advice for going through recruitment is to be confident in yourself and what you bring to the table! Enter the process with genuine excitement, curiosity, and authenticity; it goes such a long way. Don’t doubt your abilities or skills! Best of luck with recruitment, and we can’t wait to meet you!”
FAQs
How is BC different than a business fraternity?
Business Council has a few things that make it unique. Firstly, BC is only at the University of Illinois, allowing current BC members and alumni to have extremely strong connections due to similar experiences in school and in BC, which has been so helpful for many. In addition to that, your first semester in BC is your New Member semester, rather than pledge ship.
Do I have to be a business student to apply?
Not at all! Currently, we have members in majors ranging from Mechanical Engineering and Animal Sciences to Psychology and Dance. However, we are firstly a Gies organization and we have many members who take traditional Gies pathways. We provide a holistic experience for all majors and backgrounds!
What does the New Member semester look like?
Your first semester is filled with Professional, Service, and Social events for you to grow both personally and professionally. We are flexible with outside commitments and prioritize your experiences as a New Member first. From the moment you join Business Council as a New Member, you are also not only given the opportunity but are highly encouraged to get involved by joining committees and planning events.
What can I expect from the recruitment process?
The overall goal is to help you better understand what it means to be a member of Business Council, as well as for us to get to know you and your experiences. Because of this, we host a combination of professional interviews and social events. In our interviews, we ask all behavioral questions and we want to hear about you and your experiences! We look forward to getting to know you all!
Can I apply to BC more than once?
If you are a freshman or a sophomore that semester, yes! Unfortunately, we do not provide feedback after our interviews as it would affect the standardization and fairness of our recruitment. However, many current members of Business Council applied more than once, and we highly encourage you to continue applying.
How is BC involved with the Gies College of Business?
Business Council is the premier organization of the College of Business and we continuously maintain relations with Gies and its faculty. We support this partnership through events such as IMPACT Day (our college-wide day of service), CBDC (our inter-business fraternity dance competition for charity), Dinner with Gies, our Undergraduate Networking Symposium, and many events with Deans and Professors.
Get in Touch.
Have more questions? We are happy to chat! Please fill out the form below or email us at vp.communications@illinoisbusinesscouncil.com
