{"id":44540,"date":"2025-12-18T15:32:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/?page_id=44540"},"modified":"2026-02-04T13:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:14:25","slug":"recruiters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/about\/recruiters\/","title":{"rendered":"Employers and Recruiters"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Employers and Recruiters<\/h1><p>URI College of Business students are talented, resilient, and career-ready!<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/employer-recruiter-hero.jpg);background-position:54% 28%;\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Our curriculum is uniquely designed to equip our students with the critical thinking, communication and innovation skills required to thrive in today\u2019s global economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an employer or recruiter, we invite you to partner with us and engage our student community. Whether your goal is to recruit new talent for a job, announce an internship, or have a group of students consult on a project, there are countless opportunities to get involved with URI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/uri.joinhandshake.com\/login\" title=\"\">post a position on handshake<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"mailto:jlinicus@uri.edu\" title=\"\">contact us via email<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunities to Recruit and Engage with URI Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>On-Campus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Branding\/Tabling:&nbsp;<\/strong>Set up an informational table with promotional information in the heart of the business school \u2013 Ballentine Hall to communicate job and internship opportunities. Giveaways and food are always appreciated by students!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interviews:&nbsp;<\/strong>Come to campus to conduct interviews with individual or groups of students for your positions, including full-time, part-time, and internship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Club Visits:&nbsp;<\/strong>Visit with one of our many&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/student-support\/clubs-and-organizations\/\">student clubs<\/a>&nbsp;and present on a topic related to their area of interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Classroom Visits\/Project-based Learning:<\/strong>&nbsp;Attend a class to bridge theory with practice by speaking with the students on the topic they are learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meet and Greets:<\/strong>&nbsp;Engage with individual or a small group of students interested in a specific topic or position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/career-fair-card.jpg\" alt=\"students and recruiters interacting at a career fair\" class=\"wp-image-45602\" style=\"width:420px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/career-fair-card.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/career-fair-card-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/career-fair-card-364x242.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Career Fairs:<\/strong>\u00a0Participate in one of our many College of Business <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/career-internship-fair\/\">Career and Internship Fairs<\/a> held throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to meet face-to-face with our students and let them know about internship and job openings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career Day:&nbsp;<\/strong>Designed for the students to learn more about their future career path, our Fall and Spring Career Day provide are a great opportunity for you to speak and share your professional experience, meet over 1,800 freshman to graduate students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Job Shadowing:<\/strong>&nbsp;The University of Rhode Island College of Business Shadowing program is an excellent way to introduce our students to various career opportunities, while allowing companies to recruit new talent. The program may be executed in person or virtually, based on company and student preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/OSJL-job-shadow-card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"a group of students shadow an Ocean State Job Lot professional at his job\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaboration in Action<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover how our collaboration with Ocean State Job Lot brought real-world insight into the classroom and prepared students for the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mmzJOXVZ3fA&#038;t=2s\" title=\"\">watch video<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Handshake:<\/strong>&nbsp;Post a job or internship on Handshake, URI\u2019s official career board. Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uri.joinhandshake.com\/login\">Handshake<\/a>&nbsp;to start posting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Newsletter:<\/strong>&nbsp;Announce a job or internship opportunity in our bi-weekly student newsletter sent to nearly 2,000 students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-breakout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-breakout use-content-width  \"><div class=\"content-width\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are here to help connect our students with your company and design solutions support your corporate recruiting goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about how you can get involved with the URI College of Business,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jlinicus@uri.edu\">email Jessica Linicus<\/a>, Employer Relations Director, or call 401-874-2970.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/uri.joinhandshake.com\/login\" title=\"\">post a position on handshake<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/academic-calendars\/\" title=\"\">uri academic calendar<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transportation\/parking\/visitors\/\" title=\"\">campus Visitor Parking<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>We have enjoyed working with the URI College of Business for over three years. Our relationship continues to deepen as we evolve our internship program and hire high-quality students for positions within Tiffany &#038; Co.<\/blockquote><cite>Michelle Jacques, HR Manager, Tiffany &#038; Co.<\/cite><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\">\n<div id=\"localist-widget-62841773\" class=\"localist-widget\"><\/div><script defer type=\"text\/javascript\"\nsrc=\"https:\/\/events.uri.edu\/widget\/view?schools=uri&#038;venues=ballentine_hall&#038;groups=business%2Cinternational_business_programs%2Clabor_research_center&#038;departments=college-of-business&#038;days=120&#038;num=5&#038;match=any&#038;experience=hybrid&#038;container=localist-widget-62841773&#038;template=card\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our curriculum is uniquely designed to equip our students with the critical thinking, communication and innovation skills required to thrive in today\u2019s global economy. 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