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Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce

We’re excited to connect you with talented WVU students to provide them with valuable real-world experience while benefiting from their fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, enthusiasm, and creativity to enhance your team’s productivity and engagement. Whether you can foster a pipeline of future talent or simply help prepare students to be ready to contribute to our state’s economy, we thank you for considering investing in our workforce of tomorrow while enriching your workplace today!


How to Recruit at WVU

The Chambers College Center for Career Development (CCD) provides employers with innovative recruitment strategies and campus branding opportunities to fill talent pipelines across any industry. 

These recruitment strategies can help employers effectively attract and recruit talented interns as they build a strong internship program. 
Online Job Boards and Platforms
  • WVU-Specific Platform: Create an employer profile in Handshake for WVU student internships.
    • WVU utilizes Handshake, the leading early talent platform official partner of 700+ colleges and universities. Employers can post internship and career opportunities for all majors, schedule interviews, search student resumes, and register for career fairs and events.
  • Company Website: Ensure your careers page is updated with detailed internship descriptions and application instructions.
Campus Collaborations
  • Partner with the Center for Career Development to promote your internships reaching out to specific departments or programs within universities that align with your internship needs (e.g., marketing, engineering).
  • Build Relationships with Faculty: Connect with professors who can recommend students for internships based on their skills and interests.
Social Media Engagement
  • Utilize LinkedIn: Share internship opportunities on your company’s LinkedIn page and consider using LinkedIn Ads to reach a broader audience.
  • Create Engaging Content: Share posts about your company culture, current interns’ experiences, and success stories to attract potential candidates.
Campus Partnerships
  • Career Fairs: Attend university career fairs to connect directly with students. Set up a booth to showcase your company and the internship program.
  • Class Presentations: Offer to give presentations in relevant classes to introduce your company and the internship opportunities available.
  • Guest Lectures: Target your outreach to student organizations by offering to speak on topics relevant to your industry, building your organization’s visibility among students. 
Networking Events and Workshops
  • Host Informational Sessions: Organize events where students can learn about the internship program, ask questions, and network with employees.
  • Participate in Panel Discussions: Engage in panels at universities discussing industry trends, allowing students to learn about your organization and available internships.
Employee Referrals
  • Referral Programs: Encourage current employees to refer qualified candidates. Consider offering incentives for successful referrals.
  • Intern Alumni Network: Leverage former interns to spread the word about opportunities, as they can provide authentic insights about the program.
Feedback and Iteration
  • Post-Internship Surveys: Gather feedback from previous interns on their experience and use it to refine your recruitment process and program offerings.
  • Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and adjust your recruitment strategies based on the effectiveness of different channels and candidate feedback.