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HSG Talents 2027: 1 to 12 March
“HSG Talents allow us to showcase what it’s like to work at Invision, connect with outstanding young talents and build long-term relationships – some of whom we’re proud to now count among our colleagues.”
“The HSG Talents Career Fair is a true highlight for Swiss every year. It’s our opportunity to present ourselves as an employer, engage with students and graduates, and witness former participants now representing SWISS as valued colleagues at our stand.”
Use HSG Talents to connect with selected young professionals through exclusive event formats designed to meet your recruitment objectives. We take care of all organisation, logistics and promotion, so you can focus on what truly matters: authentic encounters, inspiring conversations, and building lasting relationships with the talents of tomorrow.
The Company Insight offers you the opportunity to present your organisation in a concise and impactful way. In just 45 minutes, you introduce your company’s mission, values, and career opportunities to a targeted group of students from the University of St.Gallen.
The session is designed for up to 30 student participants. You are free to decide how many representatives from your company will attend.
After the presentation, a networking aperitif will take place in the HSG Talents Lounge – included in the package and not counted toward the official presentation time. This relaxed setting is ideal for personal conversations and deeper exchange beyond your presentation.
On campus 45 min CHF 1,800 | + 1h aperitif Max. 30 |
This well-established event format provides companies with a strategic platform to engage directly with motivated students from the University of St.Gallen.
Designed to be flexible, the format offers an opportunity to assess participants’ potential while authentically showcasing your corporate culture. Depending on your preferences, sessions can take the form of an assessment center or a case study workshop.
Each session takes place on campus and can be booked in various durations to suit your needs. The maximum number of student participants is 30, while the number of company representatives is flexible.
Following the session, a networking aperitif is held in the HSG Talents Lounge – this is included in the package and does not count toward the official session time.
On campus 1 h 45 min Max. 30 + 1h aperitif CHF 2,000 | On campus 3 h 45 min Max. 30 + 1h aperitif CHF 2,500 |
This event format gives companies the opportunity to hold targeted one-on-one meetings with students from the University of St.Gallen – ideal for filling trainee or junior positions, conducting internship interviews, or getting to know potential candidates.
Whether classic interviews or speed dating: you choose the format that best suits your recruitment goals. We take care of the infrastructure and provide the setting for structured conversations and meaningful encounters with HSG talents.
On campus 3 h 45 min | Free selectable CHF 1,200 |
LEGO Serious Play is a facilitated method that combines hands-on creativity with real business challenges. In a guided session led by a certified facilitator, students build individual and shared models using LEGO bricks to respond to questions posed by your company. These 3D constructions serve as starting points for meaningful discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
Your event takes place on campus and is designed for up to 16 student participants. You are free to choose the number of company representatives.
At the end of the event, a networking aperitif is held in the HSG Talents Lounge – this is included in the package and does not count toward the official session time.
On campus 1 h 45 min CHF 2,200 | Max. 16 + 1h aperitif |
The Company Dinner provides a personal and selective setting to engage with students from the University of St.Gallen. Over an evening meal in a relaxed atmosphere, participants and company representatives connect in conversations that go beyond the scope of traditional interviews – open, authentic, and lasting.
Students apply in advance, allowing you to invite those candidates who best match your recruitment goals and cultural fit.
The dinner takes place at a restaurant of your choice in St.Gallen. Companies are responsible for the organisation and costs of the dinner. Recommendations for suitable venues are available upon request.
Social activity Free selectable CHF 950 | Free selectable Free selectable |
This culinary workshop offers companies the opportunity to meet students from the University of St.Gallen in a relaxed and informal setting. In small groups, participants prepare chocolates, sushi, burgers, or tapas together – creating the perfect environment for spontaneous conversations, teamwork, and genuine networking.
The event takes place under the guidance of Migros Klubschule in a professional kitchen studio in the center of St.Gallen. Upon request, the format can be opened with a short company presentation. This option incurs an additional fee and is charged separately.
Confect & Connect is designed for a total of 16 or 32 participants, including both students and company representatives.
Still water is included in the package; additional beverages can be provided upon request and will be charged separately.
Social activity Migros Klubschule 2 h 45 min 16 total CHF 2,600 | Social activity Migros Klubschule 2 h 45 min 32 total CHF 3,500 |
In the stylish atmosphere of the Einstein Lounge, companies meet selected students from the University of St.Gallen. At the beginning of the event, you have the opportunity to give a brief speech or company presentation. This option is subject to an additional fee and is charged separately.
Afterwards, everyone heads to the bar: under professional guidance, participants learn the basics of cocktail mixing and create their own drinks in small groups. This not only leads to original creations but also provides valuable insights into teamwork, creativity, resilience, and communication skills.
This event format is designed for a total of 12 participants – including students and company representatives.
Light snacks are served during the event. The aperitif is included in the package.
Social activity Hotel Einstein 3 h With speech 12 total CHF 2,500 | Social activity Hotel Einstein 3 h Without speech 12 total CHF 2,150 |
The Recruiting FoodTrail offers companies a unique opportunity to connect with students in a relaxed setting – beyond the structure of formal interviews. Company representatives and students follow a culinary trail together through the old town of St.Gallen. Along the way, participants solve creative challenges together, exchange fresh perspectives, and engage in meaningful conversations across three restaurant stops. The final stop is a shared dinner with an open-ended conclusion; the duration and length of the evening are at your discretion.
The format allows you to observe students in action and see their communication skills, team spirit and initiative in a natural, interactive environment.
The event lasts approximately three hours and includes a total of twelve students and two company representatives, who participate together as one group.
Social activity Old town St.Gallen CHF 1,950 | 3 h 14 total |
Need extra space for interviews, group work or breakout sessions? On request, we can provide additional rooms on the University of St.Gallen campus, subject to availability.
These rooms are managed as an extension of your existing booking and are not listed separately on our career platform. A flat rate of CHF 350 per room applies.
Feel free to contact us to check availability:
Around 70% of all jobs are filled through personal connections – and the HSG Talents Career Fair is the perfect place to build them. With around 2,000 visitors each year, the fair is the heart of HSG Talents and one of Switzerland’s leading career events.
Gain exposure that goes far beyond the fair itself and position your company right in front of the next generation of decision-makers. Through direct, personal conversations with ambitious HSG students, you’ll build genuine connections that drive your recruiting goals – authentic, professional and effective.
Digital Job Wall
Enjoy free visibility: a QR code on our digital screen leads students straight to your vacancies. Your job postings remain online for four weeks, keeping your opportunities in sight even after the fair.
1:1 Meeting
Engage in personal conversations with pre-selected candidates and experience their potential first-hand.
Breakout Area
Take a break from the fair buzz: our dedicated lounge area offers free coffee and pastries – the perfect spot to catch your breath or hold a private chat.
Networking Aperitif after the fair
Round off the fair in a relaxed atmosphere: at the complimentary networking aperitif for exhibitors, connect with other employers, exchange insights and expand your professional network.
CV Check
Give students direct feedback on their application materials and engage with them in person. This gives you valuable insight into potential talent, their profiles and career goals.
Island Stand
Showcase your company on a freestanding stand space that is open on all sides. The accessible layout creates space for personal conversations and gives you greater flexibility to create a distinctive presence at the fair.
The HSG Talents Guide is the central employer branding tool of HSG Talents. Published both in print and online, it accompanies students throughout all event formats – from the HSG Talents Career Fair to on-campus and off-campus events.
With a dedicated A5 company profile, you’ll showcase your organisation directly to top HSG talents. A genuine advert with your image, slogan and QR code links students straight to your company profile on our Career Platform or your own careers page.
Enhance your visibility, reach highly qualified students in a targeted way, and position your organisation as an attractive employer at one of Europe’s leading universities for business and management.
HSG Talents is not only a place to connect, but also a platform for building long-term visibility among students at the University of St.Gallen. Whether on campus or online, your presence on our Career Platform, targeted sponsorship packages and additional communication measures strengthen your employer brand and help you reach HSG students exactly where they are actively exploring career opportunities and potential employers.
Our platform is the central interface between University of St.Gallen students and registered employers. Here, you can present your organisation in a detailed company profile, manage event participation and gain targeted visibility with your ideal audience.
With advanced search and filter functions, you can review applications, download profiles and communicate directly with potential candidates. The integrated application management tool helps you efficiently handle acceptances, rejections and waiting lists.
Your presence on the platform extends well beyond any single event – strengthening your employer brand visibility at HSG in the long term.