For Employers

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Recruit at UD

As Delaware's flagship research university, the University of Delaware provides access to a diverse, globally-minded talent pool representing more than 150 undergraduate majors and 250 graduate and professional programs. Whether you're recruiting for internships, co-ops, entry-level positions, or advanced roles, our team can help you build your brand and connect with highly skilled candidates. Through career fairs, networking events, information sessions, on-campus interviewing and virtual engagement opportunities, we partner with employers to develop strategic recruitment plans that support hiring goals and strengthen talent pipelines.

Connect and Partner with the Employer Engagement & Integration Team (EEI)

The Employer Engagement & Integration (EEI) team serves as a strategic resource for employers seeking to recruit and engage University of Delaware talent. EEI connects organizations with students and alumni through career-focused events, campus engagement opportunities, and customized recruiting strategies that support hiring and branding objectives.

See our employer engagement options

Rena'e Love

Associate Director
 

Areas of Focus

Leadership of the Employer Engagement & Integration (EEI) team; employer, alumni, and campus partnerships; career readiness and post-graduate success initiatives; recruiting and employer branding strategies; university-wide employer engagement; and support for the Engineering & Technology Career Community.

Hannah Connor

Assistant Director
 

Areas of Focus

Employer recruitment and retention; employer and alumni engagement; career development and recruiting events; student-employer connections; and partnerships within the arts, entertainment, advertising, healthcare, public relations, creative, fashion, education, and teaching sectors.

Tracey Mulveny

Assistant Director
 

Areas of Focus

Employer engagement; career readiness and post-graduate success; experiential learning, including Blue Hen Work and micro-internships; and partnerships within the government, nonprofit, law, policy, and social impact sectors.

Sarah Palmer

Assistant Director
 

Areas of Focus

Employer engagement strategy; employer partnerships and recruiting best practices; student engagement through career-focused programming; workforce and industry trends; and support for the engineering, environmental, agricultural, science, and research sectors.

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Posting jobs, internships, interviews

Employers seeking passionate students for jobs and internships can post positions on Handshake. With more than 44,000 UD students and alumni using the platform, you can post your opportunities and receive direct applications. Manage all your campus recruiting needs—from career fair registrations to on-campus interview scheduling—in one place.

Need assistance with Handshake or have questions about sharing opportunities with UD talent? Contact recruitbluehens@udel.edu. The team can provide guidance on using Handshake and help identify the best approach for connecting with students and alumni based on your recruiting needs.

Follow these steps to set up your recruiter profile and start connecting with university students:

  1. Visit Sign-Up: Go to the Handshake Employer Sign-Up page and select “Sign Up” in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Enter Email: Type in your corporate work email address and create a secure password.

  3. Fill Profile: Input your name, phone number, job title, and the types of students you want to recruit.

  4. Accept Terms: Read and accept the Handshake Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

  5. Verify Email: Check your inbox, open the Handshake verification email, and click Confirm Email.

  6. Connect Company: Search the list of existing employers thoroughly to find your company's profile. Do not create a new company account until you verify yours isn't listed. If your company is there, request to join it; if it is completely new to Handshake, click Create New Company.

  7. Choose Schools: Select the specific colleges and universities you want to connect with right away to start posting jobs.

For more information, visit Handshake's Getting Started With Handshake: Employers Guide

Follow these simple steps to publish your job opening and connect with top student talent:

  1. Log In: Go to Handshake and sign into your employer account.

  2. Start Post: Click Jobs in the left menu, then click the Create Job button.

  3. Fill Basics: Enter your job title, job type, and choose where students should apply.

  4. Add Details: Paste your job description, location, pay rate, and required documents.

  5. Set Preferences: Filter for specific graduation dates, school years, or majors if needed.

  6. Choose Schools: Select the specific colleges and universities where you want your job listed.

  7. Submit: Review your information and click Post Job to submit it for school approval. 

For more information about job posting, check out Handshake's How to Post a Job Guide.

Job Posting Guidelines

Talent Link has replaced the use of Handshake for posting all on-campus, part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students. 

If you have any questions or would like support as we approach this transition, please feel free to reach out to the Student Employment Team at studentjobs@udel.edu.

Follow these steps to reserve interview rooms and coordinate your visit:

  1. Log In: Navigate to Handshake and sign into your employer account.

  2. Start Request: Click Interviews in the left menu, then click Request Interview Schedule.

  3. Fill Basics: Select your target school, name your schedule, and list your interviewing team.

  4. Choose Timeline: Pick your interview date, choose your session lengths, and request your required number of rooms.

  5. Manage Jobs: Link an active job posting or click Remind Me Later if your job description is not ready yet. (Note: Handshake will email you a reminder 4 days before applications open).

  6. Submit: Review your schedule details and click the green Request button to send it to the school for approval.

For more information about scheduling on-campus interviews, check out Handshake’s How to Request an Interview Schedule at a School.

Follow these steps to reserve interview rooms and coordinate your visit:

  1. Log In: Navigate to Handshake and sign into your employer account.

  2. Start Request: Click Interviews in the left menu, then click Request Interview Schedule.

  3. Fill Basics: Select your target school, name your schedule, and list your interviewing team.

  4. Choose Timeline: Pick your interview date, choose your session lengths, and request your required number of rooms.

  5. Manage Jobs: Link an active job posting or click Remind Me Later if your job description is not ready yet. (Note: Handshake will email you a reminder 4 days before applications open).

  6. Submit: Review your schedule details and click the green Request button to send it to the school for approval.

For more information about scheduling on-campus interviews, check out Handshake’s How to Request an Interview Schedule at a School.

 

Connect with Students

Our students receive a top-tier education that combines rigorous academics with hands-on experience, equipping them with cutting-edge skills and a strong work ethic. By engaging with UD, you gain access to future leaders across various disciplines, collaborative opportunities and a commitment to inclusivity. We make it easy for you to connect with our students through various partnership options that meet both your needs and those of our UD students and alumni. Partner with us to shape the future of your industry.

Career Fairs and Meetups

UD hosts multiple in-person and digital career fairs and meetups each semester to provide opportunities to connect with our students.

 

Career fairs and meetups

RSO Outreach

Help establish your brand on campus by reaching out directly to RSOs (Registered Student Organizations). Invite student organizations to meet you at a career fair or meetup or host a session for multiple student organizations.

Connect with RSOs

Classroom Presentations

If interested in engaging with college students through classroom presentations, complete our interest form and share your presentation preferences for consideration.
 

Employer Presentation Interest Form

Build Your Brand Through Experiential Learning

Employers can connect with students exploring industry areas and build their brand by participating in UD-sponsored experiential learning programs.

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Job Shadow: Program paused for winter 2027

As we look toward the future of the Job Shadow Program, we are taking an intentional pause and will not be offering the program during the upcoming 2027 Winter session cycle. This time will allow us to evaluate the program's impact, gather feedback, and explore new possibilities to ensure it continues to provide meaningful opportunities for students.

We appreciate the interest and support of our campus community and are excited about what lies ahead. We look forward to sharing updates as our plans develop.

For questions, please contact jobshadow@udel.edu

Offered over winter and summer terms, our job shadow program allows students to learn more about various professions, receive career-related advice and reflect on the ways in which their education can prepare them for life after college. Sign up to host a student virtually, for a one-hour informational interview via Zoom or for an in-person, full day on the job shadowing at your place of employment.

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Parker Dewey Micro-Internship Platform

Micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable UD students to demonstrate skills, explore career paths and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, micro-internships can take place year-round, typically range from five to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kickoff.

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BlueHensWork: UD Career Center Funded Micro-Internships

Delaware-based nonprofit, public service or government organizations are invited to engage UD undergraduate students on short-term, paid micro-internships.

Qualifying organizations can have a professional project that requires roughly 20 or 40 hours of work by the student to complete.

There is no cost for qualifying organizations. Micro-grants offered by the UD Career Center cover the payment to Micro-Interns ($600 for 40-hour projects, and $300 for 20-hour projects).

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Resources

Explore a wealth of resources available through UD's Career Center to enhance your recruitment strategy.

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