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Frequently Asked Questions from Employers
Log in or create a free account on Handshake. Once logged in, click the "Post a Job" button to complete the job form.
When you submit your posting, it's added to a queue with other pending positions awaiting approval from the Division of Career Pathways. The time it takes for approval depends on several factors:
- Queue Volume: The queue may contain over 100+ postings at times.
- Staff Availability: Our team works to review postings as quickly as possible, often within hours.
- Heavy Traffic: High traffic on Handshake or internal demands (events, university holidays, etc.) can cause delays.
To expedite the process during peak times, we often pull in additional team members to help approve jobs quickly.
It's important for us to screen and verify employers and the opportunities they present in the best interest of our students. We ensure that each employer registration is legitimate and that every posting meets our University's criteria. By allowing us time for this process, you help support our mission to prioritize our students' needs.
There could be several reasons, including:
- Timing: The academic calendar, including midterms, finals, spring break, and summer sessions, can affect student availability and activity on Handshake.
- Posting Details: Clear, concise, and error-free job descriptions that clearly outline your company’s needs are appreciated by our students. Incomplete or vague information may discourage applicants.
- Compensation: Pay varies based on factors like position type, responsibilities, industry standards, and weekly hours. It’s beneficial to benchmark your compensation against similar opportunities. If considering an unpaid internship, ensure it complies with legal requirements.
Due to the size of our student body, it's challenging for us to fully understand the skills and qualifications of each student. Therefore, we are unable to make individual recommendations. However, building a consistent presence with our team and actively participating in University events can increase visibility and engagement.
While the Division of Career Pathways maintains strong relationships with campus partners, including faculty, we are unable to provide direct referrals to individual faculty members. However, organizations can foster lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with faculty through initiatives like case studies. Such efforts can significantly support your university recruiting endeavors. If you wish to contact faculty members directly, please reach out to them directly.
Internships can be a valuable experience for both students and employers. Here are the steps to move from considering an intern to hosting one:
- Review Internship Policies: Familiarize yourself with the Division of Career Pathways internship policies, including Department of Labor regulations and campus points of contact for guidance and best practices.
- Prepare: Define your goals for the internship and the experience you will offer. Identify a supervising employee to guide the intern and create a clear job description outlining duties and goals. Plan for opportunities for the intern's growth and schedule evaluations.
- Post Your Opportunity: When ready, visit Handshake to reach a wide audience of UCI students and alumni with your internship opportunity.
Students receive academic credit for specific internships through their academic department, not through the Division of Career Pathways. Currently, the University of California does not have a centralized internship program for awarding academic units based on internships. If you are interested in offering your internship for credit, please contact our Employer Relations team at uciemployers@uci.edu for more information.
If you are an individual seeking to hire a student for caregiving, tutoring, domestic work, etc., it may be challenging to post your job on Handshake. We require recruiters on Handshake to register with a business email and link to their organization’s website. If you are using a personal email address, we recommend reviewing Handshake's Guide to Registering for an Employer Account with a Generic Email Address.
Instead, consider utilizing these resources, which are not affiliated with UCI:
- Care.com
- Indeed.com
- Urbansitter.com
- Post on Irvine Nextdoor or Craigslist for short-term caregiving, yardwork, or housework jobs.
For more information, read Handshake’s Guide to Posting Personal, Babysitter, Household, or Caretaker Jobs.