Recruiting at Wellesley
Recruit at Wellesley
Thank you for your interest in recruiting at Wellesley College. Our Employer Engagement team in Career Education looks forward to working with you to create a customized recruiting plan, tailored to your company or organization's goals. This can include, but is not limited to, posting and promotion of employment and internship opportunities for students and alumnae, participation in career fairs, facilitation of recruiting events, and conducting student interviews.
To participate in recruiting activities, contact recruiting@wellesley.edu. We will partner with you to customize your recruitment and campus engagement plan to meet your needs.
All employers who wish to recruit Wellesley students for employment agree to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, country of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability or socio-economic background/class. Read our full DE&I Statement, and learn about how you can recruit students at our Employer DE&I Partner Tier of Engagement here.
Fall 2024 Business, Consulting, Finance, Marketing, & STEM Job and Internship Fair
Our In-Person Business, Consulting, Finance, Marketing, & STEM Job and Internship Fair will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 3–6pm. The fair is open to undergraduate students and recent alumnae of Wellesley College, in addition to BOW consortium partners: Babson College & Olin College. Employer registration is now available on Handshake.
of the incoming class of 2028 are first generation college students
US News and World Report Liberal Arts College Ranking
of the incoming class of 2028 speak at least one language other than English at home
of applicants were accepted to the incoming class of 2028, representing Wellesley’s high selectivity
2025 Inclusive Recruiting Summit
The Smith & Wellesley College Inclusive Recruiting Summit is a half-day event that brings together a group of employers and students who prioritize and value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This event will feature panel discussions, a dynamic keynote speaker, and informal and formal networking opportunities.
Wellesley Recruiting Program Policies
Wellesley College has developed the following guidelines to promote an equitable and fair recruiting experience on behalf of our employers as well as our students. Before you begin connecting with Wellesley students, begin by reading this overview and familiarizing yourself with our recruiting expectations and policies.
Ready to Begin? Connect with us on Handshake.
Handshake is Wellesley’s career management platform for posting employment opportunities as well as submitting requests to come to campus. Ready to get started? Login to Handshake at the link below, and review our Handshake Employer Approval Guidelines for support.
Employer Resources
Explore the links below to learn about recruiting on campus, hosting events, connecting on Handshake, and more.
Employer Engagement Opportunities Menu (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)
This menu is available to employer partners who are offering summer internship and/or full-time roles. Learn about our Career Fair, tabling, speed meet-up nights, on-campus recruiting, workshop opportunities, and more.
Career Outcomes Rate
Off-Campus Employment, Caregiving, and Home-Based Services Policy
Please see here for an outline of our policies around part-time and local employment hiring.
Employer Handshake Resources
Handshake has helpful tutorials for employers, which we have compiled in this resource. Use the links below to learn about:
- How to Create a User Account, Join a Company, and Connect with Schools
- Posting Jobs on Handshake
- Requesting an Event (Tabling, Coffee Chats and Employer Connection Sessions)
- Registering for a Career Fair
- Requesting an on campus Interview schedule
- Accessing and Managing Event RSVP
- Messaging Students
- Searching for Students and Downloading Public Resumes
Recruiting Best Practices (Students)
Career fairs, meetups, and industry insight events are a great opportunity to gain exposure to a specific industry, job function or sector.
Career Education Suit Program
Is your wardrobe lacking the professional attire required to attend a conference, interview, or meeting? The Career Education Suit Program has quality suiting options for all gender identities in a full range of sizes. Students can choose from jackets, skirts, dresses, and pants. Suits may be borrowed for up to 7 days, with the date of return set upon check out.
On-Campus Printing Services for Wellesley-Branded Business Cards
Business cards are useful for networking, career fairs, interviews, and more. While there are many online services that offer inexpensive business card printing, Wellesley Printing Services is a convenient, on-campus option for Wellesley-branded business cards.
Navigating the Job Search: The 4 Step Model
The four steps in this resource will help keep you focused and productive in your search. You should plan on revisiting each step as your knowledge and understanding of positions and industries grow. Each step below is outlined without a specific industry or position in mind. It is best to schedule an appointment with your Advisor for Career Exploration (ACE) or an Industry-specific Career Advisor to customize your process. The questions we have provided at each step are designed to help you reflect on your preparedness and identify what you may need to move forward in the process.