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Career Development Center

Job & Internship Recruitment at Skidmore

Recruiting through Skidmore's Career Development Center helps employers introduce themselves to students early in their career and access a talented pool of prospective employees. In addition to the services below, we offer flexible, custom-designed programs to meet your organization's recruiting needs.

Employers seeking to recruit Skidmore students are expected to comply with the principles set forth by the federal government and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

For more information concerning recruitment guidelines, click here.

  • Skidmore alumni and parents continue to play an increasingly important role in students’ careers, from helping students to access internships to getting that first job out of college.
  • Do you have experience and knowledge to share? Looking to come back to campus for mentorship opportunities?  Join us at Career Jam.
  • Career Connections places companies and Skidmore seniors together for job interviews.  70% of participating employers are Skidmore alumni and/or parent connected.  Contact us for more information. 
  • Meet talented job and internship candidates in beautiful Saratoga Springs, NY.  Click here to send a message to Skidmore's employer relations team to discuss the best scheduling option for your recruitment goals.
  • Skidmore students appreciate the opportunity to talk with company representatives about potential career pathways.  Throughout the academic year, the Career Development Center assists employers in arranging informational interview schedules with students.  We also offer industry-specific recruitment initiatives.  Click here to get involved! 
  • Skidmore utilizes Handshake, an online application system to connect employers to students. Within Handshake, employers are able to post and promote internships, fellowships and job opportunities to current undergraduate students.

    If you are new to recruiting with Skidmore College and would like to access Handshake and/or create an account, Click here.
  • The Career Development Center hosts a variety of programs and events where we welcome employers' participation.
  • Career Connections is a Skidmore-exclusive interview day for seniors during the spring semester.
  • Offer the convenience of interviewing selected candidates at your office, either in person or via web-based interviewing. The CDC assists with online resume collection and scheduling. 
  • This is a great opportunity to come to campus to assist students in preparing for real-world interviews. Let us know if you'd like to visit!

Prior to posting a position with the Career Development Center, please take a moment to review information on the U.S. Department of Labor's Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.