Recruit at FIU
Engage students on FIU campuses
Engaging on campus with the FIU community is a great way to begin building your company’s brand recognition. As an exclusive employer with Career and Talent Development, you have access to participate in our professional development programs and events. Let our Employer Relations team help you create a customized recruitment plan to target the best FIU talent for your specific needs.
Career Fair
Held every spring and fall semester, FIU’s Career Fair is the premier opportunity to recruit and market your organization to a diverse, talented pool of candidates. With over 200 degree programs spanning undergraduate to doctoral levels, FIU has the right person to meet your organization’s needs. Don’t miss this chance to connect with skilled, motivated students eager to contribute to your team. For questions about registering, contact our Employer Relations Team at career@fiu.edu for assistance. Click to learn more.
Career EXPO
The Career EXPO, held each spring and fall semester, is a premier event connecting top talent with leading employers from various industries, including private, public, educational, non-profit, government, law enforcement, and the military. FIU offers a diverse, talented pool of candidates to meet your organization’s needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to recruit and market your organization to skilled, motivated students eager to contribute to your team. For any questions about registering, please contact Katherine Rodriguez at career@fiu.edu for assistance. Click to learn more.
Statewide Job Fair
Each summer, the Florida Career Centers host the Virtual Statewide Job Fair, offering employers a unique opportunity to recruit graduates and alumni from Florida’s 12 state universities in one event. This fair attracts over 150 employers and 1,000+ students and alumni seeking full-time, professional positions. For questions about registering, please contact the Employer Relations Team at career@fiu.edu for assistance. Click to learn more.
Federal Government Statewide Conference
Each summer, Career and Talent Development hosts the Federal Government Statewide Conference, inviting federal agency representatives, hiring managers, and recruiters to participate as panelists or in the federal agency resource fair. The conference is open to federal agency representatives, hiring managers and/or recruiters. If you have additional questions, please contact Adri Pinera-Cruz at admedina@fiu.edu for assistance. Click to learn more.
Tour our campus
We’ve worked hard to ensure our campuses are beautiful and our student life is dynamic but seeing is believing. Sign up for a tour and we’ll show you around. To schedule a tour, please contact the Employer Relations Team at career@fiu.edu.
Increase your presence on campus
Lead a Workshop: Career and Talent Development serves not only our students, but alumni and faculty. Host an Employer-Led Workshop through our office. These small employer-led workshops are a great way for your company to build a relationship with the best and brightest students—and let students know how they can meet your recruitment expectations.
Host a CTD Pit Event: Interested in hosting a larger, but more personal event with students? Host a Career and Talent Development event at our high traffic area at the GC Pit! The GC Pit is at the heart of the Graham Center where many students stop by hourly. Set up an event to reach a larger demographic of students, while still being able to one on one discuss your company’s opportunities with students.
Partner with Student Organizations: Partner with one of FIU’s many student organizations. Student organizations love hosting employers for their meetings! Employers can host information sessions, employer-led workshops, and serve as a panelist for their networking events. By engaging with student organizations, you have a chance to meet with hundreds of students, while getting the word out about your company.
To learn how your company or organization can increase their presence on campus, please contact the Employer Relations Team at career@fiu.edu.
On Campus Interviews
On campus interviews are arranged for employers looking to fill full-time career opportunities as well as internships. This is a convenient option for employers to conduct all of their interviews in one day at FIU. Scheduling and managing on campus interviews is easy through Handshake, our online recruitment software. FIU’s on campus recruitment seasons typically occurs late September through mid-November and late January through early March. Summer schedules are arranged upon request.
To choose from the widest range of dates available, we encourage you to make arrangements for your visit(s) for the upcoming academic year during the summer. Please log into your Handshake account to submit an on campus interview request. If you do not have a Handshake account, you can create one within a few minutes. For more information on setting up interviews on campus at FIU, please contact the Employer Relations Team at career@fiu.edu.
A typical schedule consists of 13 thirty-minute interviews that begin at 9am and end at 4pm If you need to arrange your schedule in a manner that is different from the standard, we will tailor a schedule for you to meet those needs. We will work to accommodate you and make your visit as successful as possible!
Types of schedules available
Open Schedule
- In an open schedule, candidates see your position on Handshake and sign up on a “first come, first serve” basis. Handshake ensures that only those candidates that meet your requirements are able to submit a resume and immediately select an interview time.
Pre-Select Schedule
- With a pre-select schedule, candidates see your position on Handshake and submit their resumes for consideration by a pre-determined deadline. Employers will then be able to review and invite those candidates they would like to learn more about to an interview. With this type of schedule, employers only interview those students that they have determined are the best candidates for their positions.
A typical schedule consists of 13 thirty-minute interviews that begin at 9am and end at 4pm.
Give students a sneak peek
Host a corporate site tour: Panther Prowls give students a chance to see what working at your company would look like! This program allows you to engage students in interactive activities that will provide them with insight into your company culture, highlight various career opportunities and your recruiting process. During these prowls , students can hear from your hiring managers and employees what they should be doing to prepare for a career in your industry. To learn more, please contact the Employer Relations Team at career@fiu.edu.
Host a job shadowing day: The FIU Panther Shadows program is a one-day structured program that is designed to connect FIU students and alumni to host sites to observe and learn about professional roles related to majors and industries of interest. The FIU Panther Shadows Hosts do not provide academic credit or monetary compensation; but instead provide an opportunity for participants to observe and network with professional staff. To learn more, please contact the Employer Relations Team at career@fiu.edu.
Get the word Out
Table on campus with us: Promote to students in high traffic areas. Have your own personal table set in strategic locations to inform and engage students! By tabling with the Street Team, you can have one on one time with students to discuss your company, career opportunities, recruitment plans, and future goals. To learn more please contact the Employer Relations Team at career@fiu.edu.
Meet the On Campus Recruiting (OCR) Street Team: The On-Campus Recruitment Ambassadors help employers develop more relationships that are meaningful with students, organizations, and faculty at FIU! These student liaisons are trained to learn about your company and help you maximize your reach across campus and future goals. To learn more, please contact the Employer Relations Team at career@fiu.edu.
Employer Institute
The Employer Institute offers recruiters a unique educational experience to enhance engagement with the Career and Talent Development department, meet recruitment goals, and understand FIU better. Participants will gain access to the latest information on our services, receive expert guidance from our professional staff, and explore best practices for achieving their hiring goals.
Held annually in the first week of May. Contact the Employer Relations Team at career@fiu.edu to join the next Employer Institute.