Recruiting at the University of virginia

The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to help shape the future of the nation.

U.Va. is a public university, nourished by the strong support of its alumni. Since U.S. News and World Report began ranking public universities as a separate category, U.Va. has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2. In addition, U.Va. continues to rank in the Top 25 among the best of all national universities, both public and private.

The University of Virginia is selective and admission is competitive. The University expects both intellectual ability and academic achievement from its applicants. It also values personal qualities that allow students to enrich the life of the community. In 2012, 12% of applicants were admitted and enrolled at the University, with a mean combined SAT score of 1350. Of enrolling students, 91.5% ranked in the top tenth of their graduating high school class.

The University offers fifty-one bachelor’s degrees in forty-seven fields, eighty-one master’s degrees in sixty-five fields, six educational specialist degrees, two first-professional degrees (law and medicine), and fifty-seven doctoral degrees in fifty-five fields. More than 14,500 undergraduate students and 6,400 graduate students are enrolled at U.Va.

Students at the University of Virginia originate from forty-seven states and more than 120 countries; approximately 24% are American students of color, and 15% are international students. At 85.7%, U.Va. has one of the highest African American graduation rates among major public institutions in America.

Students at the University of Virginia

“For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead.”

Thomas Jefferson

On-grOUnds interviewing

We welcome you to come to the University of Virginia for a day and interview potential candidates. Our interview rooms are located in the suites of Scott Stadium, overlooking the football field. Interview opportunities are posted for students and scheduled through CAVLink, our branding of the Web-based information system developed by NACELink/Symplicity. Registration details can be found on our Web site.

infOrmatiOn sessiOns

Hosting an information session can be an effective way to generate interest in your organization. Although we would be pleased to consult with you regarding presentation plans, UCS is unable to reserve space for employer information sessions. Please visit our Web site for resources that will assist you with identifying venues, caterers, and audio-visual providers located on or near the University Grounds. Once your information session plans are confirmed, please contact us to begin the advertising process.

JOb and internship Listings

Employers can create profiles and post opportunities for U.Va. students and recent alumni through the CAVLink system at any time, free of charge. Creating an account for job postings is easy and can significantly increase the visibility of your positions. CAVLink is the primary way that UCS informs current students and alumni about potential employment opportunities, including externships, internships, fellowships, part-time jobs and full-time positions. Once posted, positions will remain active in CAVLink until your desired expiration date.

virtUaL recrUiting OptiOns

Whether you are unable to travel to U.Va.’s Grounds, or you would like to meet with a student who is studying abroad, UCS can assist you with scheduling interviews via telephone or video through the On-Grounds Interviewing (OGI) program. Please indicate your interest in telephone or video interviewing in the “Additional Requests” field on the OGI Schedule Request form. You are also welcome to host webinars/virtual presentations for students through your organization’s video conferencing software. During the spring semester, U.Va. also participates in the SEC & ACC Virtual Career Fair to provide a structured opportunity for employers to connect with students through video chats.

Connecting with University Career Services and University of Virginia Students

career fairsFall Job & Internship Fair

Recruiters from corporate, government, education and non-profit organizations will attend this event to discuss full-time and/or internship opportunities with U.Va. students from all schools and majors. Strategically placed in the middle of the fall semester, this event provides an excellent opportunity to initiate, or expand upon, your recruitment efforts as you interact with students who represent a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Spring Job & Internship FairHeld at the beginning of the spring semester, this event draws hundreds of recruiters from corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to U.Va. to discuss job and internship opportunities with students from all majors.

Professional & Graduate School FairThis event allows graduate school representatives to discuss their programs and application processes with students interested in pursuing advanced degrees.

cOnsOrtiUm eventsGovernment and Non-Profit Career Expo

U.Va. partners with Georgetown University, New York University, Swarthmore College, the University of Richmond and the College of William and Mary to host this annual event. Over 1200 students and alumni from the participating schools gather at Georgetown’s University Hotel and Conference Center to meet representatives from over 80 organizations and agencies.

New York Recruiting AllianceTogether with Northwestern University, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College, U.Va. hosts a day of interviews at the American Management Association in New York City for organizations in the advertising, public relations, health, law, publishing, media, and research fields.

affiLiate career services eventsCommerce Career Day

This event provides employers with an early opportunity to network with U.Va. students pursuing careers in business at the onset of the fall recruiting season.

Fall & Spring Engineering Career DaysThese events connect your organization with the U.Va. Engineer who is: smart, ethical, analytical, technically astute, communicative and diverse.

Educators’ Expo K-12 Job and Interview FairHeld in the spring semester, this event is designed to connect K-12 schools and agencies with U.Va. students pursuing careers in education.

Annual Events

www.career.virginia.edu/employers

career fairsFall Job & Internship Fair

Recruiters from corporate, government, education and non-profit organizations will attend this event to discuss full-time and/or internship opportunities with U.Va. students from all schools and majors. Strategically placed in the middle of the fall semester, this event provides an excellent opportunity to initiate, or expand upon, your recruitment efforts as you interact with students who represent a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Spring Job & Internship FairHeld at the beginning of the spring semester, this event draws hundreds of recruiters from corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to U.Va. to discuss job and internship opportunities with students from all majors.

Professional & Graduate School FairThis event allows graduate school representatives to discuss their programs and application processes with students interested in pursuing advanced degrees.

cOnsOrtiUm eventsGovernment and Non-Profit Career Expo

U.Va. partners with Georgetown University, New York University, Swarthmore College, the University of Richmond and the College of William and Mary to host this annual event. Over 1200 students and alumni from the participating schools gather at Georgetown’s University Hotel and Conference Center to meet representatives from over 80 organizations and agencies.

New York Recruiting AllianceTogether with Northwestern University, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College, U.Va. hosts a day of interviews at the American Management Association in New York City for organizations in the advertising, public relations, health, law, publishing, media, and research fields.

affiLiate career services eventsCommerce Career Day

This event provides employers with an early opportunity to network with U.Va. students pursuing careers in business at the onset of the fall recruiting season.

Fall & Spring Engineering Career DaysThese events connect your organization with the U.Va. Engineer who is: smart, ethical, analytical, technically astute, communicative and diverse.

Educators’ Expo K-12 Job and Interview FairHeld in the spring semester, this event is designed to connect K-12 schools and agencies with U.Va. students pursuing careers in education.

Annual Events

www.career.virginia.edu/employers

hOOs career gUide

Every year, UCS publishes the Hoos Career Guide, a 65+ page career guide for U.Va. students. We recommend this guide to students as an invaluable resource that they are likely to hold on to after graduation. In addition to being viewable online, over 4,000 print copies are distributed annually through our counseling appointments, career services programs and by our affiliate offices. You can promote your organization to students by placing an ad in the Hoos Career Guide.

cOnnect with stUdent grOUps

Whether you are developing or strengthening your presence at U.Va., targeting the right students for positions at your organization is a vital step. We have compiled a list of resources on our Web site to assist you in establishing contact with the students you want to reach. Please contact us for advice if you choose to work through any of these groups directly.

design a recrUiting strategy

University Career Services welcomes all employers interested in recruiting University of Virginia talent for positions within their organizations. We work with organizations of any size across all employment sectors and are happy to help you design a recruitment plan that targets students who may have the knowledge, skills, and abilities you seek. If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss your recruiting strategy, please contact the Employer Services Team at University Career Services.

externships

Externships are short-term job-shadowing experiences that allow students to explore a variety of career fields and gain experience. Many employers utilize externships to build relationships with potential candidates by providing in-depth exposure to their company culture and organizational structure. Externships typically last for one or two weeks and take place during the winter break, spring break, and summer months.

Building your Brand

“That in establishing an institution of wisdom for them, we secure it to all our future generations.”

Thomas Jefferson

Affiliate Career Services Offices

College of Arts & Sciences Career Serviceshttp://www.career.virginia.edu/

Phone: 434-924-8900

Center for Engineering Career Developmenthttp://www.seas.virginia.edu/careerdevelopment/

Phone: 434-924-3050

Commerce Career Serviceshttp://www.commerce.virginia.edu/careerservices/employers/

Phone: 434-924-7986

Curry School of Education Career Serviceshttp://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/career

Phone: (434) 924-0738

Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy Career Serviceshttp://batten.virginia.edu/content/career-student-services/career-services/employers

Phone: 434-924-5436

Alumni Career Serviceshttp://www.alumni.virginia.edu/career/

Phone: 434-243-9018

Graduate Arts & Sciences Career Serviceshttp://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/gradschoolcareer/

Phone: 434-982-2917

UCS University Career Services

Employer Services Phone: 434-924-8900Fax: 434-924-7890cavlink@virginia.edu

www.career.virginia.edu/employers

University Career Services Contact Information