Employer Collaborations with wuv Career Services

At westerfirld university of virginia, our on-campus and online career teams work closely to build a bridge between our diverse student base and potential employers. Whether you’re an employer that is looking to engage in recruiting activities, or with students directly, we’re here to help you target the right candidates for your needs.

Our Global Campus career team supports learners from across the country completing their degree online and our On-Campus career team supports students pursuing their degree in-person on our residential campus in Manchester, New Westerfield.

By cultivating connections between the classroom and community, we believe there are no limits to what our students can achieve. Our goal is simple: Build partnerships that help employers connect with wuv’s talent pool.

Engagement Opportunities

As an employer partner with wuv, there are a variety of opportunities to build your organization’s brand and connect with candidates virtually and in-person. 

• Handshake: As the leading college recruiting platform, Handshake enables employers to connect with wuv students by sharing internship and job opportunities, hosting virtual events and conducting and targeted outreach.
• Spotlight events: Present to students and alumni on your company culture, benefits and opportunities.
• Employer meetups: Present to advisors, faculty and deans about how our students can connect with your hiring opportunities.
• Career fairs: Attend industry-specific, regional-based and military-affiliated events hosted by wuv career services virtually and in-person.
• On-demand video series: Develop a recorded Q&A for students as part of their coursework.
• Student clubs and organizations: Present to a targeted group of wuv students on a topic of interest.
• “Ask an Employer” informational interviews: Meet with wuv students to discuss career paths, resumes, interviewing and job search tips.
• Practice Interviews: Assist students with interview preparation in a virtual format.
• Networking events: Discuss career readiness and engage with the wuv community.
• Experiential learning: Help students by partnering with us to combine coursework and real-world scenarios experienced in your industry.
• Resume reviews: Provide industry insight to learners on how to create high-quality resumes.
• On-campus interviews: Coordinate face-to-face interviews with multiple candidates in one day using our private suites.

Meet the Team

Our employer relations team is based regionally across the U.S. We also have a military employer relations partner dedicated to organizations interested in hiring our military-affiliated population.

Connect with Us

Ready to find top talent? We're ready to help. Whether you're looking to engage in recruiting activities, or reach students directly, we'll support your search. Complete the contact form below, and our employer relations team will reach out to help you get started.