Info for Employers
SJU & PA College of Health Sciences Merger Information
In January 2024, the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences merged with and into Saint Joseph’s University. Click the link below for more information about how this affects SJU and PA College employer partners.
Overview
The Career Center can assist your organization in creating and maintaining a tailored, successful recruiting experience on campus. Email recruit@sju.edu for more information on how you can maximize your recruiting potential at Saint Joseph's.
Hire a Hawk
Many of the services and resources detailed below are available through Handshake, our online hub for campus recruiting. Thousands of students and alumni are users on Handshake, making it a great one-stop resource for recruiting and job-searching. New to Handshake? Create an account.
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Read Saint Joseph's job posting policy for employers and instructions on how to post a job on Handshake.
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The Career Center offers employers the option to use Handshake as a tool to schedule on-campus and virtual interviews with students. Through Handshake, you can pre-select candidates to interview. Please refer to this Handshake article for instructions on posting your interview schedule. Please follow the same instructions for posting both on-campus and virtual interview schedules. You can distinguish your virtual interview schedule by adding the word "VIRTUAL" to your interview schedule name.
- On-Campus Interviews: The Career Center provides employers with a professional setting to interview St. Joe's students who are candidates for internships or jobs.
- Virtual Interviews: Once scheduled through Handshake, the Career Center allows employers to conduct interviews on the platform of your choice (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc).
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Whether you are actively recruiting for open positions or you are interested in maintaining a strong presence on campus, Saint Joseph's University Career Fairs are a great opportunity to meet students across all majors and class years.
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To learn more about the Haub School of Business Co-Op, email Todd Krug, Ph.D. (krug@sju.edu).
To learn more about the Food Marketing Co-Op, email Mimi Null (mnull@sju.edu).
Engage on Campus
Are you interested in learning more about how to recruit on campus? Email recruit@sju.edu to schedule a call to discuss ways to recruit on campus.
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Boost your brand on campus by hosting, participating in or sponsoring an event. There are a variety of options to engage with students both formally and informally throughout the school year.
Information Table
Engage with students face-to-face by hosting an Information Table on campus. Requests for Information Tables can be made by clicking on Events on Handshake.
Information Session
Host an information session for a targeted group of students. Information sessions can be hosted on campus or virtually. Requests for both in-person or virtual information sessions can be made by clicking on Events on Handshake.
Coffee Chats
Meet with students one-on-one at our Saxbys Cafe on-campus or on the virtual platform of your choice. Requests for coffee chats can be made by clicking on Events on Handshake.
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Career Fair
Whether you are actively recruiting for open positions or you are interested in maintaining a strong presence on campus, a Saint Joseph's Career Fair is a great opportunity to meet students across all majors and class years.
Networking Events
If you are an employer or alumni interested in receiving invitations to relevant networking events, please contact the Employer Engagement team at recruit@sju.edu.
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Engage directly with a targeted group of students on campus in a meaningful way by attending their events or working with the student organization to design an impactful program or workshop. For more information or to connect with a specific student group, please contact Danielle Fichter (dfichter@sju.edu).
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If you are an employer or alumni interested in receiving invitations to relevant networking events, please email Danielle Fichter (dfichter@sju.edu).
Sponsorships
Support initiatives and events that promote professional development. Be recognized by students as an employer of choice and interact with students in unique ways. Become a sponsor by selecting one of the sponsorship options when you register for a Career Fair on Handshake.
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Elevate your brand on campus! Sponsorship options are available to organizations attending SJU Career Fairs. Select the sponsorship of your choice during the Career Fair registration process on Handshake.
Employer Resources
FAQs
Help with Handshake
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You can find more information about Handshake and how to get started by visiting the Handshake Help Center.
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Please read the following Handshake article for instructions on how to download public resumes.
Many students also have public profiles on Handshake. In order to use the site as a tool to search for student/alumni candidates, you should log in to Handshake, select "Search Students" from the left-hand navigation menu and then use the filters on the left-hand side of the page to search.
Be sure to filter on the school name, "Saint Joseph's University." Then, you will also be able to search on student class year, major, graduation date and GPA.
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Be sure to search using the full word “Saint.” For step-by-step instructions, check out this guide.
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Please allow 2 business days for employer and job posting approvals.
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We have an extensive vetting process for employers to protect students from companies who have phishing or otherwise unethical practices. We may ask for you to provide a copy of your business license or otherwise prove the existence of your company at any point in this process. The reasons for being declined can include any of the following:
- Not including a full company address
- Using an email address with a domain that is different than the company website
- Not including a company website
- Being an in-home employer
- Having a very low trust score
- You are a third-party recruiter
- Not including appropriate student qualifications in job description for job posting
- Violating the Fair Labor Standards Act
Help with Scheduling On-Campus Visits
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No, this service is free to employers.
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We charge a small fee of $25.00 for coffee chats, information sessions and information tables. Virtual information sessions and coffee chats are free.
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Pre-select schedules should be requested at least three weeks prior to the interview day. This allows enough time for the Career Center to generate awareness about the position and for students to submit applications.
Help with In-Home Positions
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Saint Joseph’s University has partnered with app-based job portal QuadJobs for all in-home or project-based job opportunities for our students. Employers can hire students for part-time and one-time jobs in the communities surrounding campus as well as for jobs that can be done remotely. Employers can communicate with and pay students directly through the app. While the service is free for all students, a small service fee will be charged to the employer.
Account registration for employers:- Download the app from Google Play or the Apple Store
- Set up your account profile and enter the credit card you would like to use to pay students for your job(s)
- Feel free to connect with QuadJobs directly if you have any questions about posting opportunities
Help with Micro-Internships
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Saint Joseph’s University has partnered with Parker Dewey to post Micro-Internships. Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and conclude between one week and one month after kick-off. Create a Parker Dewey account to get started.