Employer Handshake Resources
Handshake has helpful tutorials for employers, which we have compiled in this resource. Use the links below to learn about:
- How to Create a User Account, Join a Company, and Connect with Schools
- Posting Jobs on Handshake
- Requesting an Event (Tabling, Coffee Chats and Employer Connection Sessions)
- Registering for a Career Fair
- Requesting an on campus Interview schedule
- Accessing and Managing Event RSVP
- Messaging Students
- Searching for Students and Downloading Public Resumes
Campus Recruiting Program Policies (Employers)
Wellesley College has developed the following guidelines to promote an equitable and fair recruiting experience on behalf of our employers as well as our students. It is our expectation that employers who participate in campus recruiting become familiar with the following policies as well as reference these policies throughout the year.
Employer Engagement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Read our DE&I statement and learn about how employers can engage with Wellesley at a DE&I Partner Tier of Engagement by meeting our criteria for DE&I standards.
Career Education Graduate School and Career Preparation Fund
Wellesley College Career Education is pleased to offer this new opportunity for employer partners to fund diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programming that support our low-income, first-generation, and BIPOC students while strengthening and further diversifying the employee pipeline. Wellesley is committed to placing inclusive excellence at the center of the College experience and empowering all graduates to be a force for change in the world. We invite employers to join us to ensure that all of our graduates have equal opportunity to excel in graduate school and...
Thinking of Study Abroad?
This resource was co-authored by Wellesley Career Education and the Wellesley Office of International Study.
While it is easy to see the academic benefits of study abroad, it is also important to identify its career benefits. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has a list of competencies that contribute to the career readiness of today’s college graduates. Global/intercultural fluency was one of the marketable competencies on the list. Furthermore, in a NACE survey, employers identified their top four competencies: critical thinking/problem solving, professionalism/work ethic, teamwork, and communications skills. The great news is that you could develop all of these skills as part of your study abroad experience.
How to Use a Career Fair as an Exploration Opportunity
Career fairs are a great opportunity to explore and learn more about professional paths and opportunities and to practice networking. By attending a career fair, you’re able to speak with representatives from multiple organizations during one event. In your conversations, you will be able to learn about each organization — its values, work culture...etc. — and the types of opportunities they typically hire for.
Introduction to Interviewing
Career Education's Interviewing Resources are centered around The Four Pillars, or Four P’s (Preparation, Presentation, Proficiency, Partnership) of Interviewing, which serve as the foundation for a successful interviewing experience.
Finding an Internship
While the College supports hundreds of students through our funded internship programs, the opportunities to intern around the world are endless. We understand it can be overwhelming to get started, so here are a few ideas to jumpstart your search.