Campus Recruiting Options
Recruit Top Talent at the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture!
Thank you for considering students and graduates of the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture—Go COUGS! Build your organization’s brand at Washington State University with the support of the Voiland College Career Services. We encourage you to engage with students through multiple touchpoints to increase awareness of your organization and the career opportunities you offer. Our Employer Relations staff are here to help you design cost-effective strategies for hiring, training, evaluating, and onboarding top engineering and architecture talent.
Let us help you connect with the next generation of innovators—partner with us today!
On-Campus and Virtual Interviewing
The Voiland College Career Services office offers on-campus interview space for employers who wish to conduct interviews on the Pullman campus, a convenient option for employers and for students who may interview between classes. Schedule on-campus and virtual interviews through Handshake, or through the Voiland College Career Services office, vcea.internships@wsu.edu.
Employer-Hosted Events
Consider hosting an event to build you organization’s brand with the Voiland College community. Whether facilitating your event at your location, virtually, or on one of our campuses, request your event through Handshake.
If requesting an on-campus event, a member of the Employer Relations Team will follow up to secure your location and ensure you are all set for parking. Possible events include:
- Information Sessions
- Pre-Interview Nights
- Tabling in the College at High-Traffic Areas
- Coffee Chats
- Virtual Tours
- College-hosted Career Networking Nights
WSU and Voiland College Events
The Voiland College offers exclusive recruiting opportunities throughout the year! Engage with top talent at our biannual Career Expo, Career Networking Mixer, and club-sponsored Evening with Industry events, all designed to connect employers with top engineering, design, and technology talent. These events provide a platform to showcase your organization, recruit skilled students, and build lasting relationships on campus. Sign up for these events on Handshake.
Let us help you connect with the next generation of professionals.
Volunteer for Programs and Events
The Voiland College Career Services office often seeks employer participation in a variety of programs, events, and initiatives supporting students’ career and professional development. Employer participation provides valuable insight for students and excellent exposure for employers.
Reach out to the Employer Relations Team at vcea.internships@wsu.edu to learn how to get involved in the following:
- Workshop presentations
- Career and alumni panels
- Conducting mock interviews and portfolio reviews
- Hosting a student for a job shadowing experience
- Hosting a group of students for a Career Trek visit/Industry Tour
- This activity traditionally includes a tour in which you share information about your organization and connect current students with employees who are WSU alumni
Recruiting Guidelines
Voiland College Career Services is committed to providing equal access to all students in the recruiting process. We welcome a wide range of recruiters for campus recruiting and strive to ensure open and fair access to opportunities for all undergraduate and graduate students.
All employment professionals participating in campus recruiting must abide by a framework of professional accepted recruiting, interviewing, selection and offer practices as specified in the Washington State University Non-Discrimination Policy, NACE Principles for Ethical Professional Practice, and United States Department of Labor FLSA Guidelines.
Job Postings and Events: Create a Handshake Account
Handshake is the portal through which Washington State University students and alumni seeking employment can connect to employers and employment opportunities. Create an account in Handshake. Once your Handshake account is activated, you will be able to post available positions, register for career events, and manage interview schedules.
For more information, please email Sandra Brabb, Director, Voiland College Internships and Career Services.
Recruitment Opportunities
Career Fairs
The Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture co-hosts the WSU Career Expo & Technical Career Fair the second Tuesday in October, connecting companies and professional recruiters with students and job seekers to help them achieve their career goals.
Professional Practice and Experiential Learning (ProPEL) Program
As part of the Internships and Career Services office, the ProPEL program links qualified, interested students with employers to fill engineering and architecture positions. These up-and-coming professionals can save you time, provide support on special projects, and invigorate the work place. In return, student interns will benefit from your knowledge and experience while exploring their chosen career path and earning academic credit.
Parker Dewey Micro-Internships
Build lasting relationships with Voiland College students through Micro-Internships
Are you seeking to…
- Engage first- and second-year students pre-internship?
- Assess candidate’s skills beyond their resume?
- Identify high-potential candidates and keep them engaged as they complete their degree?
- Stand out from the crowd and have a competitive advantage in hiring?
- Continuously build your early-career talent pipeline?
We’ve partnered with Parker Dewey to benefit both employers and our students!
Whether you’re looking to enhance your existing recruiting efforts or are launching an early-career recruiting strategy, Parker Dewey combines the power of experiential recruiting and skills-based hiring to help you engage, assess, and hire at scale.
To learn more and connect with Parker Dewey directly, visit Parker-Dewey.
Support Faculty, Students, and Facilities
As the point of contact between corporations and foundations and the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, the Voiland College development team can help your organization partner with the college, departments, faculty, staff, students and their world-class research, innovation, and outreach throughout the state and around the world. They can also help you sponsor custom projects for your company.
Contact Bridget Pilcher, Senior Director of Development.
Hiring Process
Developing the Position
To consider during the hiring process:
- Create a position description with details about potential projects, responsibilities and desired skills.
- Determine the appropriate salary and consider paying for the student’s co-op credits.
- Post your position with the Professional Practice and Experiential Learning (ProPEL) Engineering Job Board, for marketing to WSU engineering students.
- Schedule on-campus interviews working with the Internships and Career Services office.
- Communicate with the Internships and Career Services office about your hires.
Preparing for your WSU engineering student:
- Identify a supervisor and mentor for the student.
- Develop a training plan and company orientation.
- Prepare a workspace, technical equipment, and supplies.
- If relocation is necessary, discuss housing options near the company.
- Connect students with other co-op/internship students at the company.
The first week of the job:
- Discuss the training plan.
- Introduce the student to staff members.
- Spend quality time with the student.
Hiring WSU Students
There are five steps to hiring a WSU engineering co-op/internship student:
- Post a position on Handshake.
- Select résumés from the submitted applications.
- Schedule interviews:
- On-campus through the Internships and Career Services office.
- Through your company’s method of interviewing applicants.
- Extend your offer(s) and hire a WSU engineering student.
- Contact the Internships and Career Services office with the name of the student(s) hired.
Additional Resources for Employers
- Hire and manage employees — U.S. Small Business Administration
- Best Practices for Virtual Career Fairs — National Association of Colleges and Employers
- Factors Contributing to Intern Conversion – National Association of Colleges and Employers
Contact the Internships and Career Services Office
- Location: Dana Hall 140, 305 NE Spokane St.
- Phone: 509-335-8726
- E-mail: vcea.internships@wsu.edu
Career Coaching
- By Appointment
- Director: Lisa Hathaway
- Interns: Anna Nielsen (MIS), Ariana Avina (ME), Troy Buchanan (ME), Chance Shungu (CS), and Samantha Klein (CS)
- Drop-in
- Interns: 3-4 pm, Monday through Friday
Social Media
Mailing Address
Voiland College Internships and Career Services
Washington State University
PO Box 642718
Pullman, WA 99164-2718
