The Center for Career and Professional Development serves as a place where students, alumni, employers, and academic programs converge in a variety of programs, opportunities, and services related to career and professional development.
UMW Fall 2020 Recruiting Options
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are only allowing virtual recruiting options for the Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters.
Post a Job or Internship
Handshake is UMW’s official job and internship database. Handshake allows you the opportunity to create an employer profile, post part-time and full-time jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities, view student and alumni resumes, post events, and message our students. It is free for both employers and students to use.
For more information, visit our Handshake Overview Page and click on the ‘Employers’ tab.
Host A Virtual Recruiting Event
Virtual events are an impactful way for employers to connect with students. It allows students to ask live questions and interact with employers in their field of interest. Learn more about virtual recruiting events.
Marketing Requests
We can assist with promoting your organization, events, and positions to students and alumni for free! Complete our Employer Marketing Request Form at least 2 weeks prior to your event or application deadline.
Questions? Contact Employer Relations Manager Rose Maddox at rwagner@umw.edu.
Host Virtual Interviews
If your company is looking to conduct interviews virtually, this can be done via your Handshake account. You can request dates, set time frames, review and approve/deny applicants, and allow them to choose a time slot in your schedule.
Please follow these steps to request virtual interviews: Hosting Virtual Interviews
Connect with Students Online
Joining our social media accounts is a great way to reach out to students.
- LinkedIn: Eagle Connections
- Twitter: @UMW_CCPD
- Facebook: UMW Career Center
- Instagram: @umw_ccpd
Industry Weeks
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the UMW Career Center will not be hosting a traditional Job & Internship Fair during the Fall 2020 semester. Instead, we invite you to participate in one of our virtual Industry Weeks.
For more information, and to complete the Industry Week Interest Form, click here.