The Circles of Influence program is Stanford CareerEd's premier employer partnership program. The 2026-27 year of Circles of Influence launched on July 8, 2026. We look forward to working with employers to maximize their recruiting efforts and in offering exceptional employment opportunities to Stanford students.
Circles of Influence Benefits
Circles of Influence membership runs from August 31, 2026 - June 4, 2027. If you have any questions, please contact the Employer Relations and Outcomes Team.
| Recruiting Benefits | Cardinal $7,500 | Tree $5,000 | Farm $2,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to digital, filterable résumé book(s) containing résumés of undergraduate and graduate students* | 3 books | 2 books | 1 book |
| Complimentary registration to Career Fairs and/or full day booking of Stanford CareerEducation conference room** | 3 times | 2 times | 1 time |
| Priority invitations to Stanford Career Education and affiliate events | √ | √ | √ |
| Marketing Benefits | Cardinal $7,500 | Tree $5,000 | Farm $2,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlighted as a “Featured Employer” collection on student’s Handshake landing page throughout the current academic year | √ | √ | √ |
| Highlighted on Stanford Career Education website | √ | √ | √ |
| Highlighted postings and events on the student recruiting listserv during the academic year | 4 per quarter | 3 per quarter | 2 per quarter |
| Promotion of upcoming event(s) through our relevant, targeted newsletters | 3 per quarter | 2 per quarter | 1 per quarter |
*Résumé books are compiled from career fair student attendees (with their permission) across all majors and class levels (from first-year students to postdocs) from on-campus career fairs each quarter.
**All Circles of Influence members receive automatic approval during a set registration period. Registrations received after this period are approved subject to space available. VIP booth benefits are not included in CI Benefits. This option can be purchased as an upgrade when registering for career fairs.
