Recruit at UT Dallas
FAQ
Do these services cost?
No, all services aside from the Employer Partnership Program and the UCC Career Fairs are free.
What is the first step at recruiting at UT Dallas?
Not sure where to begin? Review our services and our Employer Recruiting Guide in the Overview page.
How do I sign up for UCC-hosted career fairs?
Registration for career fairs is done through Handshake.
When can I schedule info sessions?
Reach out anytime to Employer Relations Team at recruit@utdallas.edu to discuss availability and scheduling.
How do I join the Employer Partnership Program?
Learn about our Employer Partnership Program and how to get started by visiting this page.
Who can I reach out to if I have additional questions?
Please reach out to recruit@utdallas.edu.
How do I post a job?
Please see the Post Jobs & Internships page on our website for details.
Click on the image above to view our Employer Recruiting Guide.
The University Career Center (UCC) offers many virtual and in-person recruiting options for employers to build their organization’s visibility on campus. Below we have listed some of our standard offerings, but we’re always open to custom requests as well. All organizations are encouraged to take advantage of these recruitment opportunities.
Review our recruitment policies and guidelines by clicking here.
For inquiries, please reach out to the Employer Relations team at recruit@utdallas.edu.
Recruit
Tabling Events
Set in the Student Union, tabling events offer a prime opportunity for direct engagement with students. By reserving a table during high traffic hours, you can connect with students in a casual atmosphere. This setting allows for informal conversations, distribution of promotional materials, and the chance to showcase your company culture and available opportunities.
Information Sessions
Tailored to meet your specific recruiting needs, information sessions provide a platform to deliver targeted messages to interested students. Whether you’re seeking interns, entry-level hires, or experienced professionals, these sessions can be customized to align with your goals. We assist in organizing and promoting virtual and in-person sessions.
Info sessions can be hosted anytime throughout the academic year, but must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. though we encourage scheduling the event as soon as possible to leave ample time to promote the event and encourage attendance. Cancellation of scheduled info sessions must be made at least three (3) business days prior to the event.
Host a Session: Contact recruit@utdallas.edu to schedule a time
Interviewing
We can help you facilitate interviews through in-person interview rooms or Microsoft Teams virtual rooms. All such interviews will be scheduled using Handshake’s interview schedule tool. If you would like help setting up your interview events please reach out to us at recruit@utdallas.edu.
Scheduling Interviews
- Set a date – Typically on-campus recruitment occurs September through November and February through April. However, employers are invited to recruit throughout the year at UT Dallas. To reserve a virtual/on-campus interview date, contact the University Career Center at least two weeks before your desired date to allow plenty of time to complete all steps of the process.
- Provide a Job Description – After the date has been reserved, you will work through Handshake, the University Career Center’s online recruiting database, to complete a schedule request form. On this form, employers will provide a detailed job description and screening criteria.
- Choose an Interview Option – There are various options for selecting your candidates. Below are our most popular interview options:
- Pre-Select Schedule – Students who meet the job requirements can submit an interview request by submitting a resume. Employers review interview requests and make decisions on all interview candidates. Accepted candidates must wait to sign-up for an interview once the sign-up date is reached. *This is the most common and popular option.
- Rooms Only – The employer will be making their own interview schedule (for example, from a career fair). This is to simply reserve a virtual interview room. Resume submissions via Handshake are not needed.
Interviewing Policies
Only UT Dallas students and alumni who are registered with the UT Dallas University Career Center through the Handshake system are permitted to participate in the on-campus interviewing program. Since students must have an account with Handshake to view your on-campus schedule, encourage all UT Dallas students you wish to interview to register for an account.
Career Fairs
Our multi-day career fairs attract thousands of students from all seven schools eager to explore employment and internship opportunities. Career fairs provide an expansive platform featuring booths from various industries and organizations, facilitating extensive networking and recruitment opportunities. As an employer, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with a diverse pool of talent and promote your available opportunities.
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Workshops and Panels
Partner with Career Consultants to host workshops and participate in panels on topics such as resume writing, interview skills, networking, and professional development. Participating in these events allows employers to support the next generation by fulfilling students’ desire for insights from top experts by sharing wisdom and expertise.
Mock Interviews and Resume Reviews
Support students by volunteering to conduct mock interviews and provide resume reviews, aiding in their preparation for job interviews, enhancement of application materials and overall career readiness.
Guest Speaking in Classes
Partner with faculty and the University Career Center to speak in relevant classes, providing students with firsthand industry knowledge, case studies, and career insights.
Experience
Comet Treks (Employer Site Visits)
We invite you to partner with us through our Comet Treks program, designed to provide unique engagement opportunities between your organization and our students. This program, lasting between 2-5 hours, offers an insight into the professional world and is customizable to align with your specific recruitment interests. You can select the student majors and classifications that best fit your company’s needs, targeting a group of 10 to 40 students. A typical Comet Trek includes:
- Presentation or information session led by your team
- Panel discussion with your employees
- A tour of your facility
- Q&A session
- Networking opportunities with UTD alumni and industry professionals
Project Hub
Our Project Hub program offers a unique way to discover talent through innovative challenges and hackathons. This program provides an excellent opportunity to observe students’ skills in action. By submitting a project or challenge prompt, your company can engage with students on short-term sprints, hackathons, or challenges lasting from a few hours to 1-2 days, or you may opt for longer commitments of 2-4 months. These experiences can be hosted either on-site at UTD or at your company’s location.
EWoW – Externship Program (Job Shadowing)
Explore the World of Work is our Externship Program that offers students invaluable professional networking and job shadowing experiences within their chosen career fields. Students are matched with employers from various industries and academic disciplines, allowing them to participate in informational interviews, job shadowing, company presentations, and collaboration on real projects alongside employees.
Special Networking Events
Networking with our students is a great way to promote your company and engage with the best and brightest Dallas has to offer! The University Career Center can host topic-specific employer events not already offered among our student engagement opportunities, such as speed networking, employer industry panels, and more! Reach out to recruit@utdallas.edu to get started!
