Utilize our free, comprehensive recruitment tool to post and promote your position to 15,000 registered AU student and alumni users. Learn more about Handshake or log in now.

Meet exceptional students & alumni at our in-person & virtual Job and Internship Fairs, which are widely regarded as the most affordable and well-organized recruiting events in the D.C. area.

Generate buzz about your organization and further build your brand, by hosting virtual or in-person events. Pitch your organization and opportunities to eager candidates. Submit your session request through Handshake and partner with our Employer Relations Coordinator, who actively promotes your event to appropriate audiences.

On-Campus Interviews: Enjoy the efficiency and convenience of interviewing AU candidates virtually or in-person through our free On-Campus Interview (OCI) program. Use Handshake to request an interview date, post available positions, review resumes from qualified candidates, and select interviewees. 

Employer Meet-ups: These virtual or in-person info sessions run 30-minutes to 1 hour, with a presentation and Q&A format. Share current events and projects with students and pique their interest in applying to jobs and internships.


Employer Pop-Ups: Set up a table in our active student center for 3 hours to showcase your brand to students & alumni. Or host a virtual room for quick conversations with students and alumni who will rotate in and out.

Employer-in-Residence: Host pre-scheduled one-to-one appointments in-person or virtually, with interested students & alumni, chats are generally 20 minutes and are a great first step in getting to know candidates and provide industry based advice.

These career community based events provide an opportunity to connect with AU students, alumni, faculty, and staff interested in a specific career area. Give professional advice, share information about your organization and discuss career opportunities. The AU Career Center co-hosts various annual industry-based events in partnership with the Office of Alumni Relations, and each of our partner schools (CAS, Kogod, SIS, SOC, SOE & SPA). These engaging events attract highly qualified students and alumni interested in a specific career area. Find additional information, as well as dates and times on Handshake.

SPRING 2022 CAREER COMMUNITY EVENTS

Feburary 14-18: Campaign, Congress & Lobbies Industry Week

Feburary 18 | 10-3pm: Government, Education & Non-Profits Career Fair

Feburary 23 | 2-4pm: Marketing & Communication Career Fair

March 14-18: Working For Justice Industry Week

April 6 | 1-4pm: Job & Internship Fair w/ Environmental & Sustainability 

Is your organization hosting a virtual open house, professional development opportunity, webinar series, panel or other virtual event? Let us know! Post all virtual recruitment opportunities in Handshake and invite AU! The AU Employer Relations Team will promote to the appropriate audience.

Hire talented, committed, part-time staff members for a fraction of the usual cost. Partner organizations - non-profit organizations and government agencies - hire AU students with Federal Work Study awards for part-time positions in the fall, spring, or summer terms. Partners pay only 25% of students' wages, while federal funds cover the rest. To learn more, visit the Public Service Work Study Program page or contact the Student Employment Coordinator.

Looking for AU student volunteers to help advance a campaign for social justice or community service project? AU's Center for Community Engagement & Service (CCES) is here to connect you to our active and engaged students! Over 3000 AU undergraduate students volunteer each year. Let the CCES staff assist in connecting your organization to the AU students who share a passion for your cause!