Employers Recruiting and Hiring at Brandeis
Discover which employers are hiring Brandeis students and explore career opportunities that match your interests. Use Hiatt Career Hubs to dive into industries and find your next step.
Internships
Internships are short-term opportunities for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a field related to their career goals or academic interests. They offer valuable workplace experience, a chance to learn from professionals, expand your network, and explore whether a particular field is the right fit for you.
Internship Funding
At Brandeis, you can access a variety of funding resources, both while you're a student and after you graduate. Explore available funding opportunities to get started.
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Receiving Credit for Internships
Brandeis awards academic credit only for internships completed in conjunction with an internship course. There are different types of credit-bearing internship courses 89s, 92s, and 93s.
- Department 89 Internship Seminars — Offered by departments/programs, these can be two or four credits. Review major-specific courses and seminars in the University Bulletin.
- Independent 92 Internship and Analysis Courses — Arranged by a single student and instructor.
- Research-Based 93 Internship Courses — Arranged by a single student and instructor around a research project.
- INT 89 Internship Seminar (Fall and Spring Semesters) — Offered by Hiatt. After declaring a major, all students can enroll in the INT 89 Internship Seminar if their department is not currently offering an 89 Internship Seminar or a 92 Independent Internship course.
- INT 92g (Summer) — Offered by Brandeis Summer School for internships that occur during the summer.
International Students: International students seeking internships must apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). They must be full-time, degree-seeking students with a declared major and have been enrolled full-time for at least two consecutive semesters. Additionally, the internship must be directly related to their major field of study.
Enroll in INT 89
INT 89a/b Internship Seminar is a 2-credit course that helps you connect your internship to academic and professional goals.
Prerequisites
- Second-semester first-year student or above with a declared major.
- The internship takes place during the semester you are enrolled in the course.
- The internship is at least 10 weeks in length for at least 100 hours, occurs in an established work environment (virtual environments are acceptable), and provides opportunities for meaningful learning with ongoing supervision.
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- Obtain an internship and offer letter (see a sample offer letter).
- Complete this brief questionnaire.
- Request permission to enroll.
- You will receive a notification in your Workday Inbox letting you know if your request has been approved, denied, or needs further information.
- If approved, you can proceed with registering for the course.
See the current syllabus INT 89 Syllabus or contact Jon Schlesinger for additional information.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
- For INT 89, you cannot receive credit for an internship that has already been completed.
- To earn credit, you must attend classes and complete all required work.
- International students must obtain CPT approval before beginning their internship.
- An established work environment means working for a registered company; internships at your own startup or family business are not eligible.
Jobs
Jobs can be temporary, part-time, or full-time. Before applying, take time to reflect on what you're looking for. Consider the type of work that interests you, roles to avoid, skills you want to build, location and commute, and how the job fits into your long-term career goals.
Internship and Job Search Process
Here are four steps to a successful job and internship search:
- Self-assessment: Identify your goals, values, skills, interests, motivations and strengths. TypeFocus can help you learn more about your strengths and preferences, identify the skills you will bring to work and learn how to talk about yourself in interviews
- Learn about organizations: Explore careers, companies, roles and fields through research and by expanding your network
- Marketing: Create tailored resumes and cover letters and prepare your interview skills that demonstrate the match between your experience and the position
- Decisions: Assess and respond to offers that meet your current or future needs
Explore jobs/internships that are posted on websites and gather information about positions or potential openings from networking and research.
Search Tools
The most complete list of job openings is usually found on an employer’s own website. Some employers also post on other platforms to reach specific audiences. These sites can be great tools for discovering new opportunities, and you might come across organizations you hadn’t considered before that are a great fit for you.
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Log into Handshake to discover career resources, find amazing internships and jobs, connect with organizations and participate in events just for Brandeis Students. Complete your profile for a personalized experience.
Students with a full profile are five times more likely to be messaged by a recruiter. With a completed profile, Handshake will also send you targeted messages regarding job openings, upcoming events and personalized opportunities. The three most critical items to kickstart your Handshake profile is updating "Your Interests" with:
- Job type: Tell us whether you’re looking for an internship, part-time job or full-time employment.
- Location: Select the cities where you'd like to work, and Handshake will show you jobs in that area.
- Job role: Choose jobs you would like to explore, like marketing associate or software engineer.
Connect with employers — The Employer Directory has over 400,000 active employer profiles where you can find reviews, recruiter information and other Brandeis students and alumni that have worked there.
Connect with professionals in your industry and field of interest and utilize the LinkedIn job search function and find positions related to your interests and skills. Entry-level students and new graduates may find more success using LinkedIn for networking. Jobs posted on LinkedIn are often more for mid-level and above positions.
Brandeis students have full (free) access to Glassdoor, an online job site where past and current employees submit company reviews, salary data, interview insights and benefits reviews.
Develop personalized strategies to stay flexible in an ever-changing professional world. Clarify your interests, brainstorm possibilities and create individualized application materials that showcase your skills and experience. Make an appointment to meet with us in person, over the phone or via video.
Use Caution on Job Boards
The employers in Handshake are specifically looking to recruit university students. We currently use a wide range of fraud detection methods, including automatic checks, blocking known suspect email domains and utilizing internal alerts for mismatched domains, which has helped ensure the fraudulent activity is very rare on the Handshake.
When using public job boards, you should exercise caution and research the people or organizations you are connecting with. Learn more about fraudulent job postings, third-party recruiters, staffing agencies and other types of employment and what to do if you need help.
Beyond Posted Positions
Brandeis students are more likely to find roles from a combination of networking and online search tools, that just online postings alone. Learn more about where students go Beyond Brandeis, how they get there and see their career advice.
Networking Tools
Building a strong network can help you explore careers, learn about opportunities, and make meaningful connections. Here’s how to get started:
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Tap into Brandeis resources. Use tools like the Rise Together Mentor Network and attend campus events to connect with alumni and professionals.
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Research organizations. Follow companies in your field, even if they don’t have current openings, to stay informed and ready when opportunities arise.
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Stay informed. Talk to professors, alumni, fellow students, mentors, family, and friends to learn about industry trends, key skills, and new initiatives.
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Grow your network. Go beyond your immediate contacts by reaching out to others in your field. Many people are open to sharing advice and insight.
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Build your online presence. Create a strong LinkedIn profile that highlights your experience, skills, and professional interests.
