Use Handshake to post full-time and internship opportunities and events. If you are an alumni of Brown, you can post opportunities in BrownConnect+, Brown’s alumni networking platform.

Attended by more than 2000 undergraduates, graduate students and alumni, career fairs provide employers with opportunities to engage directly with Brown students. Review the recruiting calendar for a list of Brown’s upcoming career fairs. Registrations are through Handshake.

These industry events combine speed networking with mini info sessions. Students are split into small groups, and each organization gets a set time to share a brief pitch with each group before rotating to the next. This format lets you highlight what makes your firm unique. After the rotations, there will be time for open networking and student questions. This event can be in-person or virtual. Review the recruiting calendar for a list of Brown’s upcoming spotlight events. Registrations are through Handshake.

Informal meetings between students and employers offer a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Typically hosted on Mondays-Fridays between 9 am to 3 pm ET for 10-30 minute slots per student, depending on recruiting needs. Brown’s Employer Partner team will support by reserving spaces on-campus, promoting to students, and any additional accommodations. Any on-campus event planned needs to be submitted to Handshake for full-approval. Email recruiting@brown.edu today to set-up your on-campus coffee chats!

Presentation and Q&A sessions provide students with insights into job opportunities, company culture, career paths, and application procedures. Typically hosted on Mondays-Thursdays between 12-1 pm ET or in the evening after 5 pm ET. Sessions can be hosted at Brown’s Career Center or in a lecture hall on-campus depending on the number of registered students. Brown’s Employer Partner team will support by reserving spaces on-campus, promoting to students, and any additional accommodations. Any on-campus event planned needs to be submitted to Handshake for full-approval. Email recruiting@brown.edu today to set-up your on-campus information session!

Through structured and interactive learning experiences,  participants actively engage in hands-on activities, discussions, and exercises to enhance their understanding and proficiency in the workshop's topic. Typically hosted on Mondays-Thursdays between 12-1 pm ET or in the evening after 5 pm ET. Workshops can be hosted at Brown’s Career Center or in a lecture hall on-campus depending on the number of registered students. Brown’s Employer Partner team will support by reserving spaces on-campus, promoting to students, and any additional accommodations. Any on-campus event planned needs to be submitted to Handshake for full-approval. Email recruiting@brown.edu today to set-up your on-campus workshop!

A way to still engage with Brown students from anywhere around the globe. All virtual engagements need to be posted on Handshake. There is no fee to host a virtual event and can be hosted at any day and time.

• I have never recruited at Brown before, where do I start?
  Welcome! We are thrilled that you are interested in recruiting at Brown. The best place to start is by scheduling a meeting with the Employer Partnerships Team to discuss your recruiting strategy and goals by emailing recruiting@brown.edu. Our team will partner with you to strategize ways to engage and recruit at Brown. We also encourage you to review the information within this website as it contains great information on recruiting at Brown in general.
   
• What is Handshake?
  Handshake is the employer job and event platform that Brown utilizes. It provides access to a large network of current Brown students and recent graduates. Employers can post jobs and internships, participate in virtual or in-person career fairs, schedule on-campus interviews, manage applications, and connect directly with students. It also allows organizations to manage their recruiting efforts in one place. Get started today with a Handshake account for employers.
   
• How do I post my job, internship, and event on Handshake?
  Handshake’s Help Center has articles regularly updated with information on how to post a job/internship and event. Email recruiting@brown.edu if you are experiencing any issues.
   
• How can my organization be part of the Core Employer Program?
  To be a Core Employer, an organization must participate in and/or host at least 2 events (in-person or virtual) offered only to Brown students, post jobs/internships to Brown using Handshake, and if possible provide Brown-specific hiring data by July 1 of each year.
   
• I am an alum looking to hire Brown students, where can I share my opportunity?
  You can share your opportunity with current Brown students and alumni on Handshake and/or BrownConnect+. Alumni or organizations with a Brown alumnus/a who recruit Brown students for internships through Handshake are eligible to be highlighted to students as a Bruno Employer. Bruno Employers receive prominent placement within the student internship search platform Handshake and indicate the organization’s shared connection to Brown. Opportunities posted by Bruno Employers typically yield a greater number of applications from Brown students.

• How do I schedule an on-campus recruiting event?
  Email the Employer Partnership Team at recruiting@brown.edu to schedule your on-campus recruiting event. All events must be posted to Handshake for full approval.
   
• Does Brown host any career fairs or industry spotlights?
  Yes! Brown hosts a variety of career fairs and industry spotlights throughout the academic year. Please review the calendar for specific dates and Brown’s Handshake for registration information.
   
• How do I advertise my open opportunity to Brown students?
  Handshake is the employer job platform that Brown utilizes. It provides access to a large network of current Brown students and recent graduates. Handshake’s Help Center has articles regularly updated with information on how to post a job/internship. If you are interested in having your open opportunity featured on our Recruiting Newsletter, please email recruiting@brown.edu with the opportunity’s Handshake Link.
   
• How much does hosting an on-campus event cost?
  Depends on the event and organization type, you can view Brown’s recruiting fees here. Email recruiting@brown.edu with any questions or concerns.
   
• How are opportunities and events advertised to Brown students?
  The Employer Partnership Team advertises upcoming recruiting events through various general and targeted messaging to Brown students including on Handshake, the Center for Career Exploration’s social media, Events@Brown, email outreach to student organizations, etc.
   
• How can I connect with student clubs/organization at Brown?
  Brown has 400+ undergraduate and graduate student groups on-campus. Each student group has a listed email address that you can reach out to.
   
• I am interested in engaging with faculty to collaborate, how do I do so?
  To collaborate with faculty, you will need to reach out directly to academic departments or specific individuals that align with your organization’s efforts. You can view a list of all the undergraduate programs offered at Brown and go through department sites to view current faculty and contact information.

• Where do I park when I am on-campus?
  Brown has visitor parking and street parking options near campus. View more details on driving directions and parking information.
   
• Where can I stay when traveling to Providence for an on-campus event?
  View a list of visit accommodations in the Providence area near campus.
   
• How can I find the building where the event I am participating in is taking place?
  View Brown’s interactive campus map to search for the building you are seeking to go to.