Employers

Hiring top talent is more important than ever, and we can help you find excellent interns and employees who will become true leaders in the workforce.

We have WHO you want

Employers, you told us the kind of employee/intern you are looking for. Northwestern has who you want. We work to develop students to be employees with conviction, having high standards that will contribute to your company, your culture, and your products. The training our students receive make them competent in their field of study and also competent in professional workplace skills ready to enter the workforce.

We help you find the right employee

Interested in posting a job, inquire about hiring an intern, schedule a table visit, or post an event? Contact us! We want to help you.

Recruit Questions

Collin was one of the best interns the JP4 Foundation has ever had! We would love to hire Collin if we had a spot open and he had his degree. He was a self-starter and got things done. Send more Collins please!

Jeff Huth

Employer | Executive Director, JP4 Foundation

Grace was a great addition to the team, she added to the quality of ministry we were able to provide the families we work with. I knew anything I asked her to do would be done well and she would be dependable.

Jill Dejewski

Employer | Co-Founder/Director of Programs, Mobile Hope MN

Katy has done an outstanding job with our team this summer. She has made an immediate and meaningful impact to the team both in her contribution to the work and to the team dynamics and culture. She took on a wide variety of tasks, with varying complexity and was able to exceed expectations on nearly every occasion. She worked hard, took on anything we asked her to and delivered results well beyond expectations.

Desmond Clancy

Employer | Director of Sales Training, Uponor North America

Are you looking for an intern or entry-level employee? We invite you to join our free platform, Handshake, that enables employers to search for top talent at universities, post jobs/internships, and schedule an on-campus recruiting table or interviews.

Handshake Instructions:

If your organization does not have an account, create an employer profile in our internship/job posting system, Handshake . After you complete the profile, you will receive an email from Handshake with approval (within 2-3 business days).
If your organization has an account in Handshake, but you are not a contact in the system, just follow these instructions. It may be a good idea to check with your Human Resources department to see if there are any approvals needed within your organization to post to jobs/internships.
For assistance with setting up your account, Handshake has a great Help Center to answer your frequently asked questions. If you still need assistance, please email us at career@unwsp.edu.

Hiring Events

UNW welcomes employers to campus for recruiting students.

On-Campus

Please follow these steps in Handshake for an on-campus event:
*Requests must be submitted 1 week prior to your desired Table Visit date

First, you will need to login to your Handshake account:
Click on the blue "Create an Event" button
Complete the registration
Event Name: Give your event a name, like "ABC Recruiting Event"
Select "On-campus: My company is hosting this event at a school" - this selection will enable two new areas to complete:
Host School: Select the University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Contact: Enter your name
Enter the start and end date and time
Add a description of the event and click the blue “Save” button
Watch for an "approved" email within 2-3 days as we will need to verify there aren't other events already scheduled during your time period

Virtual

Please follow these steps in Handshake for a virtual event:

Click on the blue "Create an Event" button
Complete the registration
Event Name: Give your event a name, like "ABC Recruiting Event"
Select "Virtual: My company is hosting this event virtually" - this selection will enable two new areas to complete:
Web Host URL: Provide the link for your event via Zoom, YouTube, WebEx, etc.
Non-Handshake registration URL: Use this only if you want students to register through a vehicle other than Handshake
Host School: Select the University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Contact: Enter your name
Enter the start and end date and time
Add a description of the event and click the blue “Save” button

We would love to promote your organization if you have employed one of our students or alumni through an internship or permanent position by posting pictures of them and your organization on our Instagram account. Please, email your approved logo, student photos, quotes to Judy Axelson at jmaxelson@unwsp.edu.

Recruiting an Intern

Post internship posting on our job board, Handshake, at unwsp.joinhandshake.com.

Include:

Title of internship
Detailed description of assignments/tasks
Qualifications Hours and start/end date
How to apply
Whether the internship is paid or unpaid (listing the hourly wage is optional)

Interview

Send a formal offer letter to top candidate(s).

Sign off on Handshake internship. After the student has officially registered for the internship, you will be contacted via email about completing an online agreement.

During the Internship

Provide your intern with the following:

Adequate supervision and mentorship.
Duties that are career-related and challenging (less than 20% of the internship should be devoted to non-professional activities like filing or cleaning).
Orientation to the organization and its culture.
Consistent feedback on work and professionalism.

Final Step

Evaluate your intern. If they are receiving academic credit, employers are emailed a link to an online evaluation near the end of the semester. Please honor the deadline, as many students' final grades are contingent upon these evaluations.

It is encouraged that employers review the evaluation with the intern before the completion of their internship.

Paid vs. Non-Paid Internships

If your organization is a for-profit business, compensation is expected and virtually mandated by federal regulations. Read FLSA Fact Sheet #71 from the U.S. Dept. of Labor.
If your organization is unable to offer a regular wage, consider helping the student with a stipend or internship-related expenses such as parking fees, mileage, meals, etc.
Unpaid student employment will not violate the U.S. Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act if it is a training program that meets criteria found in the FLSA Fact Sheet #71 from the U.S. Dept. of Labor.
Many employers ask how much they should pay students. The average hourly wage is $20.76 per hour. The NACE 2021 Internship Survey Report

Student Survey Data

Our recent graduate and internship surveys attest to the success of our students. See and read about how they have made a difference in their workplaces.

How does Northwestern determine the employment rate of its graduates?

Following the standard practice of most colleges and universities, Northwestern obtains information about the employment status of students at exit and follows up with graduates between 6 and 9 months after graduation. Data from the follow up survey is reported in April of each year for the previous complete academic year (December and May graduates).

How reliable is the information?

Graduates give a self-report on their employment status. Northwestern works diligently to get a response rate for the follow up survey that meets or exceed standards for statistical reliability.

What does Northwestern do to help graduates find fulfilling work?

Career Development provides a range of free services for students and alumni, including career coaching and professional development events, both on and off campus. Career coaches provide training in job search strategies, interviewing, resume writing, and other professional development topics. Northwestern also utilizes Handshake, an online job-posting platform where students and alumni can search and apply for jobs.