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Recruit AU Students & Alumni

Thank you for expressing interest in our talented students and alumni. We offer our employer partners recruitment opportunities through in-person, virtual & on-demand events. Hybrid recruiting increases accessibility and allows for a more diverse candidate pool. Contact us about developing & implementing a hybrid recruitment strategy specific to American University. 

Please take advantage of our resources and services listed below and contact Katina Tsangarides, Associate Director of Employer Relations, for more information.

Utilize our free, comprehensive recruitment & career management 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 Job and Internship Fairs, which are widely regarded as the most affordable and well-organized recruiting events in the D.C. area. The Fall 2024 Job & Internship Fair takes place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

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, Caleb Brown, who actively promotes your event to appropriate audiences.

Employer Meet-Ups: These virtual, in-person or simulcasted 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 from 11-2pm T/Th during the semester to showcase your brand to students & alumni. 

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.

Site Visits: Host AU students at your place of business to share valuable insights and showcase opportunities.

Custom Programming: We are eager to work with you, tailoring our expertise to make your ideas a reality.

October 15, 2024: Nonprofits Making a Difference Networking Reception | 4:00 - 6:30pm ET | AU Campus | Registration Coming Soon

November 12, 2024: National Security & the Intelligence Community Networking Reception | 4:00 - 6:30pm ET | AU Campus | Registration Coming Soon

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

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!

Other Recruitment Services

Kogod Office of Career Engagement

Recruit undergraduate and graduate business students through the Kogod Office of Career Engagement.

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WCL Office of Career and Professional Development

Recruit law students and JDs through the Washington College of Law (WCL) Office of Career and Professional Development.

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Hire Part-Time

Are you an AU neighbor or local employer looking for extra help? AU is partnered with QuadJobs, an online platform that connects students to flexible, part-time jobs (dog walker, babysitter, tutor, retail worker). Create an employer account and start recruiting!

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