Ways to Recruit


  • On-Campus Interviews: Post employment opportunities and interview your selected students on Virginia State University’s campus for free. VSU Career Services will help coordinate your interviews for full-time and internship positions. You’ll have the opportunity to recruit high caliber students from a variety of disciplines during the fall or spring semester.

  • Career Expos: Connect with highly qualified, well-prepared students and alumni at multiple expos throughout the year. Opportunities exist for all employment needs (internship, experiential learning and full-time employment) within large corporations to small organizations. Click Here for dates and registration information.

  • Information Table: Meet and greet students in a visible, high traffic location including the student union or academic school.

  • Information Session: Schedule a time to present your organization’s information with student.

  • Mock Interviews: Assist students with their interviewing skills by conducting a mock interview; We have mock interviews on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Schedule for a half-day or full-day.

  • Workshops & Programs: Conduct a workshop or program pertaining to Career Development (i.e., Job Search 101, Interviewing 101, Networking 101, Utilizing Linked-In, etc.)

  • Internship Program: Offer an internship or experiential learning experience that will give students experience in their major. This is a great way to enhance your brand and to identify students for full-time employment opportunities. 

  • Student Organizations: Connect with student organizations by sponsoring a meeting or giving a presentation.

  • Job Shadowing/Externship: Help students to explore career areas of interest through hosting an externship or job-shadowing experience at your work--site. This can be another good way to enhance your brand and to identify students interested in your line of work and your organization.

  • Job and Internship Postings: If visiting campus is not possible, you can post your positions on the Career Services Management System (CSM).

  • Printed Flyers/Posters: Mail printed flyers or posters to Career Services for campus distribution and display in the Career Services location. 

  • Key Recruiting Calendar for Dates
    • To review the VSU Career Services On-Campus/Virtual Recruiting Schedule, see complete schedule below.
      • Fall Semester 2020 On-Campus/Virtual Recruiting Start Date: 9/1/20
      • Fall Semester 2020 Midterm Examinations Begin: 9/28//20 – 10/3/20 (No Recruiting Activity)
      • Fall Semester 2020 On-Campus Recruiting End Date: 11/20/20

For any questions or coordination of any of these activities, please contact the Assistant Director of Employer Relations.