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Step 1 of Your Job and Internship Search: Open Handshake
Looking for an internship, full time position or on campus job? Use Handshake!
Students/Alumni: Log in to Handshake by clicking here. Use your full Widener login including email address and password.
Handshake is a premier recruiting and career management platform for Widener students and alumni. Students can connect easily with employers, apply for jobs and internships, and register for events. Employers can use Handshake to identify qualified candidates and manage on campus recruiting at Widener.
Step 2 of Your Job and Internship Search: Join WidenerCONNECT
Widener University is launching WidenerCONNECT an exclusive online professional networking and mentorship community for Widener students and alumni.
- Click the “Join Our Community” button
- Select your signup method: LinkedIn, School login, Facebook, or Email
- Join as “student” and begin filling out your profile
- Expand and customize your Widener network based on your unique personal and professional interests
- Connect with alumni anywhere they live, from your hometown to destinations abroad
- Find alumni mentors to guide you along the Inside Track, starting today
- Develop relationships for life…and become an alumni mentor yourself when you graduate!
Step 3 of Your Job and Internship Search: Check Out our Micro-Internships
Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off.
Students: Create an account to apply to Micro-Internships today by clicking here.
Step 4 of Your Job and Internship Search: Consider QuadJobs
Looking for a flexible part time job opportunity while you’re in school like babysitting, tutoring, office work, yard work or party help? Use QuadJobs! Quadjobs connects students with opportunities communities surrounding campus – and beyond. The list of opportunities are endless!
Students: Create a free account here to get started!
Household/Business Employers: Post a job here to get hire a student! View this guide on how to post a job!
Step 5 of Your Job and Internship Search: Watch Our Workshop and Review Our Resources
Take a few minutes and review our Job & Internship Search Workshop and use the curated resources below to get started. Below you will find resources curated for various majors and fields.
Step 6 of Your Job and Internship Search: Review Our Resources
Below you will find resources for your job and internship search. The left side is dedicated to various majors and the right side is dedicated to specific categories.