Winter Career and Internship Fair
Virtual on Handshake

Information for Employers

The Winter Career and Internship Fair provides an opportunity to meet with Western Students and Graduates of all class levels and majors who are seeking opportunities to utilize their degree, acquired skills and experience! Please read over the Q/A to help determine if this event is a good option for your organization needs!

Career Fair Optional Orientations- Winter Career & Internship Fair
February 14th 1-1:30PM and 4-4:30PM
Register for Zoom session (link will work for both times)

When is the Winter Career and Internship Fair? Wednesday, February 16th, Noon-4PM PST

How/Where is this event taking place? The Winter Career and Internship Fair will be virtual and conducted through Handshake. Upon registration, employers will need to pre-build a schedule of 1:1 timeslots and group sessions, signup for all sessions typically takes place in advance of the event. Student/Alumni registration will be ongoing, please log into your Handshake account to view an updates to schedule signups.

What is the cost to participate? The registration cost for this event is $325 for corporate employers and $175 for non-profit or government/state employers. Registration fees offset a portion of the financial costs to produce a career fair. If the registration fee is a detriment to participation, please contact the Career Services Center to discuss alternatives.

How do I register? Please log into your Employer Handshake account and scroll to “upcoming career fairs” to review registration details and sign up! Upon receiving a registration confirmation, you will need to go in and build your schedule of 1:1 appointments and group sessions ASAP so participants can sign up for timeslots!

My organization is new to virtual career fairs -what support is available to use Handshake? Take a look at the comprehensive career fair guide for employers for some FAQ regarding virtual fairs. Additionally, the Career Services Center will continue to send periodic email updates through Handshake to participating employers, host virtual career fair orientations and offer a “Handshake Hospitality Zoom Room” during this event. You can also request a 1:1 appointment for questions!

How do I increase awareness of my organization among participants in advance of this event? After your registration is confirmed, we encourage you to build your team and schedule as soon as possible, so participants can start signing up for sessions. NEW! We’d like to invite your organization to participate in our “employer showcase” held during the student orientations to this event. 10-minute timeslots are available to highlight participation tips, opportunities with your organization or answer general questions. Interested? Please email Britta Eschete at Britta.Eschete@wwu.edu to reserve your space!

My organization is new to participating in virtual career fairs! Take a look at the comprehensive Career Fair Guide for Employers. Additionally, the Career Services Center will continue to send periodic email updates through Handshake to participating employers, host virtual career fair orientations and offer a “Handshake Hospitality Zoom Room” during this event.

What are some of the other recruitment resources available through Handshake? Handshake provides options to submit jobs/internships, host virtual information events, build interview schedules, network with students/alumni, and participate in career fairs! Learn about Employer Resources available through the Career Services Center.

How can I learn more about the people and degree programs at WWU? Western Washington University enrolls 16,000 students and offers 160+ degree programs. Review degrees and student demographics.

WWU is an equal opportunity institution. For disability accommodation, please contact Diane Flores/Career Services Center, 360-650-3240, careers@wwu.edu. 2 business days advance notice is appreciated.