Smith Career Day highlights careers in banking, consulting, and finance.

Hosted by Career Readiness + Student Success and the Babson Center for Global Commerce each September, Smith Career Day gives Sewanee students a chance to interact with young alumni to learn more about the fields of banking, consulting, and finance. The day consists of 1:1 conversations, panel discussions, and presentations that provide students from all majors with guidance on how to succeed in the recruiting and hiring process as well as how to help them chart a path towards rewarding careers in those fields.

In 2024, Smith Career Day was held on Thurs., Sept. 12. All registration information for students can be found on Handshake. Save the date for Smith Career Day 2025: Thurs., Sept. 18.

Smith Career Day is generously supported by the Joel A. Smith III, C’67 Fund.

Smith Career Day 2024

Get the Offer: Finance Interview Skills

Learn interview skills that will help get the offer in the field of finance from:

  • Bronte Goodhue, C'15, Investment Banker, Silvermark Partners
  • Matthew Holcomb, C'21, Private Equity Associate, Partners Group

Get the Offer: Consulting Interview Skills

Learn interview skills that will help get the offer in the field of consulting from:

  • James Jurgensen, C'18, Management Consulting Manager, Accenture
  • Emmie Oliver, C'16, Senior Knowledge Analyst, Boston Consulting Group

Get the offer: Succeed as a candidate

Sewanee students are fortunate to have access to alumni who serve in leadership and advisory roles in recruiting and who can provide guidance to potential candidates. Learn to succeed in the recruiting and hiring process.

  • Tari Kandemiri, C’18, Management Consultant, Accenture; Startup Founder, Hama Beauty
  • Kate Mabry, C’22, Financial Analyst, Mercer Capital
  • Sara Walker, C'05 Talent Director and Head of Recruiting, Harris Williams

Insight into Banking, Consulting, and Finance

Learn about companies from industry insiders, and hear about the path from a variety of majors to careers in banking, consulting, and finance.

  • Addison Jones, C’18, Vice President, Harris Williams
  • James Jurgensen, C'18, Management Consulting Manager, Accenture
  • Caroline McDonald, C’18, Senior Credit Analyst, Caterpillar Financial Services
  • Christina Moradian, C’11, Vice President, PNFP Capital Markets, Inc.