Recruiting for Employers

There are several ways to recruit top talent from Shippensburg University. The list below outlines some of the most popular methods. Please contact Alix Rouby, Director of Internships, Career Mentoring and Employer Relations, to discuss a personalized plan for your organization, ajrouby@ship.edu or (717) 477-1484.

Post Vacancies on Ship Career Connection: SHIP Career Connection is a free, online job, and internship opportunity database powered by Handshake, that offers recruiting services for students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff. Some of the great services available through SHIP Career Connection include: internship and job search, post your resume for employers/organizations to view, on-campus recruiting, career event registration and more.

To create a SHIP Career Connection (Handshake) account, please visit the employer login page. Complete the required fields, and create a username and password. You will need your username and password to access your account in the future. If you have forgotten your password, please contact the CMPDC for further assistance. The employer reference sheet is also helpful in creating your account.

Career Fairs & Networking Expos: Held each fall and spring, Shippensburg University’s career fairs/volunteering expos are a great way to connect with Shippensburg University students. Please see upcoming events for a full schedule of programs.

On-Campus Recruiting Program: Our on-campus recruiting program helps you connect with students and alums to fill full-time jobs and internship positions by interviewing for those positions using our office space. Dates are available in September, October, November and February, March, April each year.

To reserve a date, login to Ship Career Connection (Handshake), click “Request an Interview,” then click “Create an Event.” For further instruction, take a look at this help sheet, or contact us directly!

Information Table: Reserve the Career, Mentoring, and Professional Development Center Information Table available Monday- Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Information Table is located inside Shippensburg University’s Ceddia Union Building, located in a high traffic area right outside of the Raider Room, campus dining.

For specific instructions on how to utilize Ship Career Connection to the fullest potential, click here!