Hiatt Career Center

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.career hubs

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. 

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:
  1. 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
  2. Learn about organizations: Explore careers, companies, roles and fields through research and by expanding your network
  3. Marketing: Create tailored resumes and cover letters and prepare your interview skills that demonstrate the match between your experience and the position
  4. 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.

 

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:

  • Tap into Brandeis resources. Use tools like the Rise Together Mentor Network and attend campus events to connect with alumni and professionals.

  • Research organizations. Follow companies in your field, even if they don’t have current openings, to stay informed and ready when opportunities arise.

  • Stay informed. Talk to professors, alumni, fellow students, mentors, family, and friends to learn about industry trends, key skills, and new initiatives.

  • 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.

  • Build your online presence. Create a strong LinkedIn profile that highlights your experience, skills, and professional interests.