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Employer Recruitment Guide

All the information for employers, all in one place. View our guide to recruiting at SMU for more information on our programs, polices, and ways to engage with SMU students.

View the Employer Recruitment Guide

 

Employer Onboarding Sessions

Our staff host regularly scheduled Employer Onboarding Sessions to discuss how we can help your organization meet its recruiting goals. We encourage all employers to attend an onboarding session to understand more about SMU students and the Hegi Family Career Development Center. These sessions are hosted every other week on Thursdays at 11:00am.

Register for an Employer Onboarding Session

Handshake

The Hegi Family Career Development Center utilizes Handshake for employers to post and our office to advertise open jobs and internships. SMU utilizes handshake for internship and full time career opportunities. Part-time, temporary, and seasonal opportunities are referred to Quadjobs. Quadjobs is an additional resource provided to students who are looking for temporary/part time work. Learn more about Quadjobs.

Getting connected on Handshake is your first step to getting your job in front of students. Creating a Handshake account is quick and easy, and you can learn more about creating an account and posting jobs below.

How to Create an Employer Account in Handshake:

How to Post a Job on Handshake:

Employer Account and Job Posting Policies

To be eligible to be an approved employer for the Hegi Family Career Development Center at Southern Methodist University on Handshake, an employer must complete all required sections of the Employer profile on Handshake including but not limited to:

  • Full name and job title of the contact person with valid work email address
  • A valid business address (this may be a PO Box, but not a residential address, additional clarification may be needed if provided a PO Box)
  • A valid business website with matching domain email addresses for staff
  • A valid business telephone number
  • A valid business LinkedIn address (this may not be a personal account)
  • A concise and clear “About” section