Recruit Our Students

The Simmons Career Education Center (CEC) provides several different recruiting options to allow you to connect with Simmons students and alumnx.

Recruiting at Simmons

Posting Jobs, Internships & Events - Handshake

Handshake is the Simmons online job board, allowing employers to share internships, full-time and part-time jobs, career events, and other off-campus work opportunities with the entire Simmons community of students and alumnx. Employers receive applications directly from candidates, can send follow up messages, and update application statuses as the search progresses.

• There is no cost for employers to post jobs for Simmons students and alumnx on Handshake
• Visit Handshake and enter in your email address and desired password, then click Sign Up
• Follow the prompts to set up your profile
• Attend virtual Career Fairs, Information Sessions, and Events

Recommended Recruiting Cycle

To successfully recruit students, we have created a suggested recruiting cycle for you to connect with emerging talent every year.

Fall Recruit: Sept/Oct for Dec Graduates
Spring Recruit: Jan/Feb for May Graduates
Summer Recruit: March/April for Seasonal/Part-time Positions

Become a Partner

We are happy to work with you to offer both in-person and virtual recruitment opportunities. Complete our online form to indicate the volunteer opportunities that interest your company. Thanks for your time in advance, and we look forward to connecting!

Engage with our Students

• Career Fairs & Events
• Information Sessions
• On-Campus Interviewing 
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Custom Recruitment Needs

Top Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees at Simmons

External Employer Resources

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• 10 Ways to Attract and Hire Diverse Candidates 
• NACE LGBTQIA+ Resources
• Assessing an Employers Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Disabilities Resources

• Helping Your Company Recruit People with Disabilities
• Interview Tips for People with Disabilities

How much you should pay an intern?

• Internship Overview
• Guide to Compensation for Interns and Co-Ops

Working with Student Organizations

We have 70 different student clubs and organizations that you can reach a targeted audience based on career interests, diversity initiatives, and/or other criteria.

Getting to Simmons

The CEC offices are located on the Simmons University academic campus (300 The Fenway) in the Center for Student Success in Lefavour Hall. Get information on directions and parking. Contact [email protected] to start a conversation about recruiting at Simmons!