Career Events

During Spring 2021, Career Services will be hosting all career fairs and recruiting events in a virtual format through our Handshake platform.  Below is our current programing list:

Spring Virtual Campus Interviews: March 15 – April 30, 2021

Employers can submit their interview request on Handshake.  Students will apply by your due date giving you the chance to review resumes and make your selections of interview candidates.  You can then schedule your one-on-one interviews via Handshake providing your virtual interview link (Zoom, Teams, etc.) as the “room location” for students.  Organizations can reach out to Laurent Troland at: ltroland@bridgew.edu to discuss hybrid/alternate strategies.

Virtual Job & Internship Fair
Thursday, April 1st , 2 - 5:30 pm

The BSU Virtual Job & Internship Fair hosted on Handshake will allow you to setup virtual information sessions and one-on-one video chats with interested candidates.  This event will be open to all students and alumni, so you can expect to meet with a wide variety of candidates.  Organizations attending must have full-time, professional and/or internship opportunities to participate.  You are welcome to feature any other roles such as part-time, volunteer, networking events, etc. 

Virtual Education Career Fair
Wednesday, June 9th, 3 - 5:30 pm

The BSU Virtual Education Career Fair is a recruiting opportunity for educational organizations including public school districts, charter schools, private and independent schools, and non-profits. This fair allows school hiring personnel to network with top-caliber teacher, counselor, and administrator candidates from Bridgewater State University. With dozens of school districts and 100+ students and alumni in attendance, this is a can’t miss recruiting event!

Please note that registration for all interviews and events will be on our Handshake platform with registration opening in late January.  If you are not already using Handshake, create your company and profile. Once approved, you will be able to post your opportunities and submit interview and/or event requests.  Details regarding setting up and operation of virtual events will be provided in your confirmation email.  If you have questions about these events, contact Career Services at: 508-531-1328.

Virtual Career Fair Resources for Employers: A Guide from Handshake

Tips and resources for students and alumni to utilize for these virtual fairs.

 

During Fall 2020, Career Services will be moving all career fairs and recruiting events to a virtual format through our Handshake platform.  Below is our current programing list:

Fall Virtual Campus Interviews: September 23^rd – November 13^th, 2020

Employers can submit their interview request on Handshake.  Students will apply by your due date giving you the chance to review resumes and make your selections of interview candidates.  You can then schedule your one-on-one interviews via Handshake providing your virtual interview link (Zoom, Teams, etc.) as the “room location” for students. 

Accounting, Finance and Business Virtual Career Fair: Wednesday, September 16, 2020: 2:00 – 5:00 pm

This virtual career fair hosted on Handshake will allow you to setup virtual information sessions and one-on-one prescheduled and day-of video chats with interested candidates.  This event will be open to all students and alumni, but will focus on students from the Ricciardi College of Business.  Learn more about their undergraduate and graduate programs at: https://www.bridgew.edu/academics/colleges-departments/ricciardi-college-business.

Government, CJ, Nonprofit and Human Services Virtual Career Fair: Thursday, October 15, 2020: 2:00 – 5:00 pm

This virtual career fair hosted on Handshake will allow you to setup virtual information sessions and one-on-one prescheduled and day-of video chats with interested candidates.  This event will be open to all students and alumni, but will focus on students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and education related majors from the College of Education and Health Sciences. Visit the links to learn more about their undergraduate and graduate programs.

STEM & Health Sciences Virtual Career Fair: Wednesday, October 28, 2020: 2:00 – 5:00 pm

This virtual career fair hosted on Handshake will allow you to setup virtual information sessions and one-on-one prescheduled and day-of video chats with interested candidates.  This event will be open to all students and alumni, but will focus on students from the Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics and health related majors from the College of Education and Health Sciences.  Visit the links to learn more about their undergraduate and graduate programs.

Tips and resources for students and alumni to utilize for these virtual fairs.

Please note that registration for all interviews and events will be on our Handshake platform with registration opening in late July.  If you are not already using Handshake, create your company and profile. Once approved, you will be able to post your opportunities and submit interview and/or event requests.  Details regarding setting up and operation of virtual events will be provided in your confirmation email.  If you have questions about these events, contact Career Services at: 508-531-1328.

The Internship & Job Fair is a great way for employers to meet a large number of candidates looking for internships and or full time professional positions. This event is open to all Bridgewater State University students, alumni and community members. Past participating employers.

The STEM Career Fair is an opportunity for STEM organizations to network with our students in Math and Sciences to market your full-time, part-time, internship, research, summer and lab technician positions. The majors represented at BSU include: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics. This event is open to all Bridgewater State University students, alumni and the community. Past participating employers.

The Job & Internship Fair is a great way for employers to meet a large number of potential candidates looking for full-time, professional-level positions as well as internships. Career Services provides a comprehensive marketing effort for the event so that employers can expect to see hundreds of candidates. This event is open to all Bridgewater State University students, alumni and the community. Past participating employers.

The Education Career Fair provides a unique opportunity for hiring personnel from public school districts and education employers across Eastern Massachusetts to meet and network with top teacher candidates from Bridgewater State University and other area colleges and universities. Past participating employers.

• Resume Writing Virtual Workshop
• How to Work the Job Fair Virtual Workshop
• Effective Interviewing Workshop

Practice Interview Program

The Practice Interview Program is a great way for employers to connect with students. Students are given the opportunity to practice their interview skills and to obtain advice from the people who actually do the hiring in organizations and businesses.

Present a Career Focused Workshop or Serve on a Career Panel

Contact Career Services to find out about upcoming workshops and panel programs that you can volunteer.