Northwestern University 2015 Career Trek Application
Please complete the information below and apply by Monday, May 4th at 12:00pm (noon). If you are selected, a non-refundable
$250.00 deposit is needed to hold your place and is due by the date of your mandatory Career Trek Orientation (to be announced
upon selection). Financial assistance may be available to those who currently receive financial aid from Northwestern.
Full details related to the application and selection process and each trek are available at
http://www.northwestern.edu/careers/explore-careers/career-treks/index.html.
Email completed applications to Northwestern Career Advancement at nca@northwestern.edu.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name:
Graduation Date:
School of Enrollment:
Major(s):
Minor(s)/Certificates:
Gender (for room assignments only):
Trek of Interest (please select one):
For a description of each trek, please see page 3.
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Marketing (New York City, NY): September 1st-3rd
Media (New York City, NY): September 1st-3rd
Film & Television (Los Angeles, CA): September 1st-3rd
Government, Law, and Policy (Washington, D.C.): September 8th-10th
Finance (New York City, NY): September 8th-10th
Investment Banking (New York City, NY): September 8th-10th
Startups & Technology (San Francisco, CA): September 8th-10th
*Participants will be asked to arrive in NY/LA/Washington, D.C./San Francisco the night before the start of the trek.
Have you applied for more than one trek?
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Are you currently a recipient of need-based financial aid?
 Yes
 No
The determination of aid eligibility will be made by the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email Address:
Campus Mailing Address:
Permanent Mailing Address:
Cell Phone:
ESSAY
In a separate document, please indicate why you are interested in participating in this career trek. Consider the following questions as you
develop your response:
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How has your background (academic, professional, co-curricular) prepared you for this trek?
What will you learn or gain from participating in this trek?
How will attending this trek contribute to your future career goals or objectives?
What perspectives (academic, professional, or co-curricular) will you bring to the group as a whole?
Your response should be typed in 12-point font and should not exceed 500 words.
CHECKLIST
Submit the following materials as a PDF file to Northwestern Career Advancement at nca@northwestern.edu with the subject: [Insert
Name of Specific Career Trek] Career Trek Application (i.e. “Marketing Career Trek Application” or “Finance Career Trek Application”).
Applications are due by Monday, May 4th at 12:00pm (noon).
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Application Form
Resume
Essay Response
Unofficial Transcript
I certify that the information in this application and its associated documents is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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Electronic Signature
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Date
Northwestern University 2015 Career Trek Summaries
Please review the following summaries before applying for a Career Trek. More information about each trek is available at
http://www.northwestern.edu/careers/explore-careers/career-treks/index.html.
Marketing Trek
New York City, NY: September 1st-3rd
Last year, Marketing & Media were one combined trek; this year, we are hosting a trek specific to careers in marketing and related fields
(advertising, public relations, and brand management). Participants will have an opportunity to learn from Northwestern alumni in these
fields and experience the daily life of a marketing professional. Last year, participants had an opportunity to visit Colgate Palmolive,
BBDO, and Google- with more to come for 2015!
Media Trek
New York City, NY: September 1st-3rd
Last year, Marketing & Media were one combined trek; this year, we are hosting a trek specific to careers in media and related fields
(entertainment, journalism, and publishing). Participants will have an opportunity to learn from Northwestern alumni in these fields and
experience the daily life of a media professional. Last year, participants had an opportunity to visit NBC Universal, People Magazine, Food
Network, and Buzzfeed- with more to come for 2015!
Film & Television Trek
Los Angeles, CA: September 1st-3rd
This trek is NEW for 2015! Participants will have an opportunity to connect with Northwestern alumni in the television, film, and
entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Sites will likely include one of the big four talent agencies, a production company, a television
network, a film studio, a film finance company, and more!
Government, Law, and Policy Trek
Washington, D.C.: September 8th-10th
Participants will have an opportunity to learn from Northwestern alumni in government, law, and policy and experience the daily life of a
professional in our nation’s capital. Last year, participants had an opportunity to visit the Department of Justice, the United States Capitol,
the Urban Institute, and the White House- with more to come for 2015!
Finance Trek
New York City, NY: September 8th-10th
This trek is NEW for 2015! Participants will have an opportunity to connect with Northwestern alumni in the finance industry throughout
New York City. This trek developed from the Investment Banking trek to expose students to different areas of finance including sales and
trading, corporate finance, asset management, and private wealth management. This trek will not include Investment Banking.
Investment Banking Trek
New York City, NY: September 8th-10th
Participants will have an opportunity to network with Northwestern alumni and other professionals working in investment banking in New
York City. This is a networking-focused trek and a catalyst to the junior year internship search. Last year, participants had an opportunity
to visit Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Blackstone, and Lazard, among others- with more to come for 2015!
Startups & Technology Trek
San Francisco, CA: September 8th-10th
This trek is NEW for 2015! Participants will have an opportunity to connect with Northwestern alumni in the startup and technology space
in San Francisco.
The Career Treks are coordinated by Northwestern Career Advancement, the Northwestern Alumni Association, the School of Education and
Social Policy, the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, the School of Communication, Weinberg College
of Arts and Sciences Student and Alumni Engagement, the Institute for Student Business Education, and the Investment Banking Club.