Employers

Handshake is UWRF's online recruitment platform where you can post positions (jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities) for 24/7 student and alumni viewing, as well as register for on-campus recruiting events.

Click on the "Handshake" button above and visit the "Employer Access" button to log in or sign-up for a free account!

NOTE:
-Employers hiring for internship opportunities are encouraged to visit our Academic Internships webpage.

-Employers hiring for positions in the education industry are encouraged to post WI opportunities in the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) and MN opportunities in EdPost (in addition to Handshake).

-International employers (without any physical domestic locations) are encouraged to post opportunities on international search websites such as GoinGlobal, Indeed.com, Gooverseas.com, and Goabroad.com. At this time, we do not approve international employers in Handshake, but instead use the previously mentioned resources when helping students and alumni search for international opportunities. 

Career Fairs 
Career Services hosts two Career Fairs per year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Tradititionally, these Career Fairs have been in-person in our University Center. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fall 2020 and spring 2021 career fairs were held virtually via Handshake. For the most up-to-date information regarding UW-River Falls Career Fairs, view this webpage. 

Virtual Resume Cafe 
The Virtual Resume Cafe is housed in a Microsoft Team. During this event, students register for a 20-minute resume review with an employer of thier choosing. On the day of the event, the student will log in to the Virtual Resume Cafe (Microsoft Team), announce that they are ready for their resume review (at what time and with who), and you (the employer)  will begin a private video or text chat with the student that is there for your appointment. The student will share thier screen to show you thier resume so you are able to provide valuable feedback. We host this event once or twice throughout a semester. If you're interested in learning more or participating, please email Amber Ristow at amber.ristow@uwrf.edu

Tune in Tuesday
Tune in Tuesday is Career Services' video podcast on all things career. Each semester we brainstorm relevant topics to dicuss. Past Tune in Tuesday episodes have included employer panels on career fair preparation, applicant tracking systems, recruiting trends, and studnet panels on exploring majors and careers, getting career ready, and more! View previous episodes here. Have a topic you think would interest our students? Want to participate? Email McKenna Pfeiffer at mckenna.pfeiffer@uwrf.edu for more information. 

Virtual Career Treks
Traditionally, a Career Trek is a site visit that companies (you!) provide. It’s a unique chance for students to learn more about a company of interest, any job or internship opportunities they have available, and what they might look for in candidates that apply. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Career Services Offices across the UW-System teamed up to provide students these unique opportunities in a virtual environment. Career Treks are hosted every Wednesday at 2 PM throughout the school year. Interested in hosting a Virtual Career Trek at your company? Email Melissa Wilson, melissa.wilson@uwrf.edu to learn more.

Present to a Student Organization
Connect with appropriate student groups on-campus by contacting the student president and faculty advisor. You can find a list of organizations and contacts here. 

Table in the University Center
Tables in the University Center are available to conduct employment-related outreach. Please note that there is a cost associated with tabling on-campus, which includes a parking pass. Submit a table request here.

Connect with Faculty
You can contact faculty by searching by major here.

Schedule Interviews
Reserve an interview room for on-campus interviews. Contact Amber Ristow, Employer Relations Coordinator, at amber.ristow@uwrf.edu for additional information and to reserve a room.

Principles for Ethical Professional Practice: Provided by the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE).
General recruiting and employment guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Recruitment and employment discrimination information.

Please post positions in Handshake to ensure equal viewing opportunity for all students and alumni.

Career Services
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University Mailing Address    
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Salary Information:

• First Destination Survey reports by Career Services can be accessed via the First Destination Survey webpage
• NACE Salary Survey
• Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
• Job Center of Wisconsin

Networking and Professional Development:

• Wisconsin Association of Colleges and Employers (WI-ACE)
• Minnesota Association of Colleges and Employers (MN-ACE)