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View recruitment policies, guidelines for best practice, resources from the state and federal government, and more to help tools to help guide employers in their work with college students.

Employer Recruiting PolicyView our campus recruitment policy for employers.
Handshake Posting PolicyView our policy regarding posting of internships and jobs on the Handshake platform, and new employer approvals.
Getting Started With Handshake GuideHandshake created this guide to help walk you through the process of getting started on Handshake, from signing up to posting jobs, with troubleshooting tips for each step of the way. Getting started should be a smooth process!
Unpaid InternshipsThe Department of Labor has developed a seven-factor test for determining whether workers are to be considered “trainees” or “employees” that must be paid at least state minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA).
 
Remote Internships 101 The information and links on this page from Parker Dewey are your guide to assist in designing a remote internship program. Offering this kind of opportunity can be just as effective as a traditional on-site program.
NACE Standards for Professional PracticeReview the National Association of Colleges and Employers standards for ethical professional practice.

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How to Make Your Voice Heard in the Workplace (Especially as a Woman or Minority)

Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked for 47 of the 50 minutes allotted for a meeting? Have you mentioned an idea only to be ignored or have someone else say it later and get credit? It can …

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When evaluating potential employment, you must be careful to avoid scams and fraudulent postings. While Edinboro University makes every attempt to block them, scammers constantly find new ways to bypass the system. Fake job postings can be found not only …

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Flo Recruit recently surveyed 6,000+ law students nationwide and 76.8% report being very comfortable using video conferencing tools. In a digital age where most candidates are comfortable with virtual tools, pivoting your recruitment process to virtual first may not be …

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Employer Resources

View recruitment policies, guidelines for best practice, resources from the state and federal government, and more to help tools to help guide employers in their work with college students.

Employer Recruiting Policy

Handshake Posting Policy

Getting Started With Handshake Guide

Unpaid Internships

Remote Internships 101

NACE Standards for Professional Practice

Featured Articles

How to Make Your Voice Heard in the Workplace (Especially as a Woman or Minority)

Avoiding Job and Internship Scams

6 Tips on Hosting Virtual Recruiting Events and Coffee Chats

I Had No Idea What My Dream Job Was Before I Took It: A Q&A With A Technical Recruiter

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