Job Fair - Employer speaking with student as part of employer services

Employers

Career and Personal Development

Recruitment Efforts/Options

On-Campus Tabling

Tables set up at various locations across campus where you will have student foot traffic to be able to advertise your opportunities and speak to prospective employees. Locations include Goodwin Hall of Business lobby, second floor, Benny’s Dining Hall, Krasa Student Center, Dan & Ada Rice Recreation Center, and more.

On-Campus Interviewing

Set-up-shop in an office on campus to host interviews for opportunities you have available for our Benedictine students. Opportunities to interview in-person would provide you with the chance to meet them one-on-one, while if you opt to interview virtually, we can host the students while you connect conveniently from your space.

Classroom Presentations

Interested in recruiting from a specific major or activity? We can connect you with faculty, coaches, and staff directly to get in front of those individuals to educate them on your company, on the opportunities you have available, and gauge interest to potentially bring in for interviews; an even more direct route to hiring.

Career Fairs

Come on campus to meet with students in a ready-made setting to engage with as many students as possible. The Office of Career & Personal Development hosts two career fairs a year with our Internship Fair in the Fall Semester (specifically tailored toward

Handshake (Launching Spring 2026)

What is it?

Handshake is a career platform designed to make your recruitment a breeze. With access to our students, events, and the Office of Career & Personal Development, all your career needs can be met and expectations exceeded. Nearly one million employers, of all shapes and sizes, are utilizing Handshake to find employees fast. Get started!

What you can do with it

  • Brand, market, and advertise your company to Benedictine students
  • Creating recruitment campaigns
  • Host workshops and webinars about your open opportunities
  • Sign up for Career & Personal Development events with ease
  • Communicate and schedule appointments to meet with Career & Personal Development

How to maximize it

  • Post, post, post, post, post
  • Keep tabs on Benedictine University events and opportunities
  • Cater messaging directly to Benedictine students
  • Manage hiring process directly through Handshake

Getting Set-Up

  • Create a user account
  • Request to join your existing company profile on Handshake, or create a new one
  • Validate your employer account, or connect with your existing company profile
  • Customize your profile
  • Set notification preferences
  • Connect with Benedictine University
  • Build your recruiting skills

Handshake is Launching Spring 2026

List of Majors & Programs

College of Science & Health

Goodwin College of Business & Liberal Arts


Student Life & Other Areas

The Residence Life staff is dedicated and responsible for fostering a living environment that promotes and supports Benedictine’s Missions, priorities, and values. The residential community embodies the Benedictine hallmarks and traditions through various Student Engagement initiatives.

Partner with Career & Personal Development to educate and recruit student leaders that represent what it means to be Benedictine.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs offers resources, opportunities and advocacy for all students within the Benedictine communities. As a division of Student Life, we celebrate our rich diversity to cultivate a welcoming environment where everyone can learn, grow and thrive.

Partner with Career & Personal Development to educate and recruit student leaders that represent what it means to be Benedictine.

The Office of Student Activities offers a myriad of opportunities for students to get involved on campus. Participating in organizations and clubs makes it easy to meet students with similar interests and form new friendships, sharpen leadership skills, and make a difference within the Benedictine community and beyond.

Partner with Career & Personal Development to educate and recruit student leaders that represent what it means to be Benedictine.

University Club Sports programs provide students with a variety of opportunities for personal growth and development through activity and social connection. Teams are made up of Benedictine students excited to compliment their academic life with a unique BenU experience.

Partner with Career & Personal Development to educate and recruit student leaders that represent what it means to be Benedictine.

The Student Wellness Centers supports the academic, spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of our students by providing a comprehensive approach to student health, offering primary care, preventative services, and wellness programming. We empower you to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Partner with Career & Personal Development to educate and recruit student leaders that represent what it means to be Benedictine.

Benedictine University is a proud charter member of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, one of the largest conferences in the NCAA Division III. With 16 Intercollegiate Athletic Programs, Benedictine University positions itself to be competitive and successful on the playing surface and in the classroom.

Partner with Career & Personal Development to educate and recruit student leaders that represent what it means to be Benedictine.


Dean’s Profiles

Cheryl Mascarenhas, PhD – Dean, College of Science Health

Olga D. Lambert, EdD – Dean, Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts

Marco Masini – Dean of Students, Student Life

Volunteer Opportunities

Student Site Visits

Offer up a half day or full day for Career & Personal Development to bring a group of students to your office for a tour, sneak peek into “a day in a life”, and an employer panel for students to ask questions about the industry.

Student Mock Interviews

Help our students nail their next interview. Interviewing is an art that can be perfected. Volunteer your time to sit with students to practice their interviewing and provide feedback and pointers to guide them in the right direction.

Student Event Workshops & Sponsorships

Student clubs and organizations? Athletic team? Resident life programming? Come in and sponsor an event to support the career education of our student leaders across campus. Resume and cover letter writing? Interview skills? Networking best practices? Up to you.