Branding and recruitment opportunities
The ÁùºÏ±¦µä Career Studio organizes programming opportunities for employers to recruit students and connect with the Wolf Pack. If you want to engage with students about your organization and employment needs, read below for branding and recruitment options.
Fees may be associated with the following recruitment opportunities for employers who are not an employer sponsor or participate in a career fair. Email Peter Martinez, Coordinator of Career Education and Employer Relations, at petermartinez@unr.edu for more information about recruitment opportunity fees.
Disclaimer: The opportunities listed below may not be available due to staffing availability. Email us at careers@unr.edu for more information.
Employers who are not in compliance with University policies will be asked to leave the event they are attending and/or not allowed to participate in future ÁùºÏ±¦µä Career Studio events.
Career and internship fairs provide you a convenient opportunity to meet with motivated and skilled students and alumni. Fairs are an excellent way for organizations to gain visibility among students, maximize recruiting efforts for a range of opportunities and build connections for future hiring needs.
- What: An opportunity for employers to talk with students about specific available positions and what it is like to work at and be a part of your organization.
- Information sessions are typically one hour: 30-45 minutes of presentation and 15-30 min. of Q&A. We accommodate more or less time.
- Who: Any employer who is Handshake-approved at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno.
- When: Any time during the semester you think students will be available to attend.
- Why: To meet students, raise awareness about your brand, and promote your employment opportunities.
In-person information sessions
In-person information sessions hosted on campus will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Email us at careers@unr.edu to speak with one of our Employer Relations team members.
Virtual information sessions
Employers can post an event on their Handshake account. Once you create your virtual event on Handshake, email us at careers@unr.edu and one of our Employer Relations team members will review your virtual event for approval.
Promote your opportunities to students by tabling in a high-traffic area on campus. Meet with students casually and share details about your organization and upcoming openings.
Tabling event participation will be assigned the following priority order:
- Employer sponsors
- Career fair participants
- Non-career fair participants
Email us at careers@unr.edu for future tabling opportunities.
Make connections with specific student organizations who may be interested in your industry, company or recruiting procedures. Many student organizations are looking for professional development or employer-led workshops. Ask your employees who are University alumni for recommendations or interest in connecting back with organizations they were involved in.
Note: Communications and engagement are at the discretion of the student organization.
- What: A discussion for students to hear from recruiters and leaders to gain insight on interviewing, networking, and negotiating. An opportunity for students to learn more about organizations, employees’ professional journeys, and “pro tips.”
- Who: Any professional who is interested to share their knowledge and expertise with our students
- When: In order to plan accordingly, this recruitment event can take place mid-semester.
- Why: To connect with students while sharing helpful tools, resources, information, and tips that raise awareness about industry trends, companies and organizations, and best practices.
- How: Email careers@unr.edu to be added to our database of employers.
- What: Hold a one-on-one or panel interview on campus with our students
- Who: Any employer who is Handshake-approved at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno
- When: Notify us two weeks in advance to confirm a room. The ÁùºÏ±¦µä Career Studio will reserve the room on your behalf.
- Why: To provide our students a convenient, nearby location to conduct a job interview with you and your team
- How: Email careers@unr.edu and share your preferred dates and times for your interviews.
- What: An opportunity to build connections with students, clubs, and academic faculty from specific colleges
- Who: Any employer who is Handshake-approved at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno.
- When: In order to plan accordingly, this recruitment event can take place mid-semester.
- Why: To meet students and provide a service (E.g. teach a course, lead a workshop, offer a tour of your organization, etc.)
- How: Email careers@unr.edu to coordinate with one of our professional staff members