Employers

 

Seeking talent for your local, regional, national, or international jobs and internships? Posting through Handshake is the most effective way to get your opportunities in front of Puget Sound students and recent graduates.

• Recruit current students and recent graduates.
• Post your jobs and internships free of charge.
• Request and schedule recruiting events.
• View student profiles and track applications.

Private Households: Tips for using Handshake
Are you a Puget Sound neighbor or community member who's hiring for babysitting, tutoring, dog-walking, housekeeping, house-sitting, landscaping, and other household jobs? Use Handshake to hire Logger students!

 

 

Puget Sound's academic year begins immediately after Labor Day and ends in early May. Recruiting efforts are most effective mid-September through November, and February through April.

Puget Sound students come from across the country to immerse themselves in an environment that hones their communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills. Learn more about Puget Sound students

Use Handshake to connect:

• Register to participate in Joint Virtual Career Fairs.
• Host or participate in information sessions, workshops, and other virtual recruiting events. (Contact Sue Dahlin to discuss options.)
• Use Handshake's tools to directly message students who fit your hiring criteria.

Tips for more inclusive hiring practices:

• Change your Practices to Hire More Black Talent
• Hire for Culture Add, not Culture Fit

 

 

• What are the recruiting policies at Puget Sound?
• Do I need to pay my interns?
• How do I develop an internship program?
• What is your policy regarding cannabis industry-related opportunities?

 

 

We're happy to consult with you to identify the best avenues for connecting with students who will be interested in your opportunities. Want to strategize about your Puget Sound recruiting goals? Contact Sue Dahlin, Associate Director of Career and Employer Engagement.