The Vandiver Center for Career Development offers multiple avenues for impactful and meaningful employer engagement with our students that support your recruiting goals.

Handshake Online Job Board

The Vandiver Center utilizes Handshake, Queens’ job and internship board where we encourage our employer partners to post relevant career-related opportunities and events to our students. Queens students and alumni have 24/7 access to Handshake and frequently visit the platform to find new positions to apply for. Register now for a complimentary Handshake job board to post jobs, internships, freelance, and volunteer opportunities.

Schmoozapalooza

One of Queens’ most popular events, this annual signature networking series focuses on specific industries designed to provide students and alumni with opportunities to network with highly respected organizations throughout the Charlotte region.

• Business, Finance, and Technology Industries
• Health & Science Industries
• Public and Human Services, Nonprofit, and Education Industries
• Art, Design, Media, and Communications Industries

Coffee Chats & Company Presentations

Share insights on your organization, industry, and hiring processes.

Site Visits

Host an on-site career trek where students see the ins and outs of your organization at work.

On-Campus Recruiting

Interview students for positions right on the Queens campus.

Mock Interview Program

Every semester, 120 students participate in mock interviews, which is a major component of the Queens Career Connections undergraduate course requirement. The course provides students with the opportunity to practice interviewing with top Charlotte employers. This is a great opportunity to connect with students who may be wonderful candidates for your organization’s opportunities.

Information Table

Host an information table, share recruitment opportunities, and answer student questions in a high traffic location.

Guest Speaker

Join us in the classroom as a guest speaker on career-related topics.

#HireARoyal

Use #HireARoyal in your social media posts when recruiting on campus or announcing the hiring of a Queens student or alum to elevate your organization in the Queens community and beyond.

Other Ideas?

Have other creative ideas? Let us know! We are always looking for unique ways to connect you with our students! Contact the Vandiver Center for Career Development (careerdevelopment@queens.edu) for more information.