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Increase your applicant pool with Handshake! As an open-source network, Handshake allows employers to post positions, attend career fairs, and schedule events at Temple and countless other institutions in one place. 

Create a Handshake Account 

  • Register as an employer and select the schools with which you want to partner. 

  • Review the Notifications tab which will inform you of critical emails or announcements. 

  • The approval process for the Temple University Career Center can take up to 48 hours.

  • Once approved, you will be able to post jobs and internships. 

Temple University Career Center will not post the following jobs

  • Positions that would employ students for a private individual or work-for-hire contract (e.g., babysitter, private tutor, caretaker, home care, labor, etc.) 

  • Internship programs or jobs that require students and/or alumni to pay a placement fee or investment prior to employment 

  • Temple does not post unpaid internships of more than 15 hours/week to acknowledge that students often need to supplement their time with paid opportunities. 

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Add value to your posting and generate applicants

  • Provide as much detail as possible. The more candidates know about the day-to-day activities of the position, the more likely they are to apply. 

  • Indicate any opportunities for advancement. Temple students and alumni are looking to grow. 

  • Our students are largely committed to giving back. You may want to add information about your organization's community service or philanthropic efforts. 

Posting Internships 

While posting in Handshake, please describe how your unpaid internship meets Department of Labor criteria. Note that the Temple University Career Center thoroughly evaluates employers and job postings to ensure compliance.  

For students to receive academic credit for an internship with your organization, they must confirm the position meets the requirements with their Academic Advisor by the add/drop deadline. Refer to the Academic Calendar for specific dates. 

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Best Practices for Meaningful Internships

Create a thorough internship position description

  • This includes qualifications, skills, knowledge, hours, and pay. By developing a robust internship position description, employers enable students to identify what qualifications they will need for the role, and what skills they may develop.  

  • Include as much information as possible about the opportunity and remember that this internship should accommodate the student’s academic schedule. 

Devise a strategic plan for your intern 

  • Host an orientation for your intern and supervisors to ensure that all parties’ expectations align.  

  • Ensure there are defined start and end dates, designated supervisor, scope of assignment or project, objectives, estimated total hours, measures for evaluation, and compensation, if any.  

  • Unpaid internships must comply with Department of Labor guidelines.  

  • Also consider the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) criteria for an experience to be defined as an internship. 

Assign meaningful work

  • Your intern should benefit from this opportunity and their internship experience should allow them the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom.  

  • Make sure to clearly describe the criteria and expectations for each assigned project.

Make interns feel as if they are part of the team

  • When appropriate, give your intern access to meetings, events, and staff social activities to make them a part of the team.  

  • An internship is a great way for students to learn from their colleagues and expand their network. Ask that staff members make time to spend with interns to share their job functions and expertise. 

Give and request feedback throughout the internship

  • Evaluate your intern’s work regularly in comparison to stated goals.  

  • Help your intern understand what skills they are learning, and how to best market their abilities.  

  • You may also find that your intern’s feedback can add value to your organization. 

Offer paid opportunities when possible

  • Paid internships are more accessible and equitable and diversify the talent pool from which employers may recruit.  

  • Most students cannot afford an unpaid internship as they need to financially support themselves by working elsewhere. They do not have the time for a part-time job, part-time internships in addition to full-time or part-time classes. 

If you are seeking additional resources on developing an internship program you can review Starting and Maintaining a Quality Internship Program, and Internship in a Box. 

Department of Labor Guidelines for Internship Programs under the Fair Labor Standards Act 

We make every effort to share opportunities that are developmental, educational, and ideally related to the student’s academic pursuits. We want students to connect with employers who can provide these experiences in accordance with federal labor laws, therefore students should be compensated fairly for the work they complete. If you post an unpaid internship in Handshake, please describe how it meets the criteria noted on the Department of Labor’s website. 

Review the Career Center’s Virtual Internships Guide

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