Career Development

The Career Development Center at JBU provides a link from your company to our outstanding graduates.

Employer Recruiting Information

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Recruit JBU students for your company.

Start your recruitment by posting your opportunities on Handshake where you can connect with students and alumni. Learn more in our Handshake Guide for Employers. Check out our Job Listing Guidelines as well. To promote your listings, consider an Employer Spotlight (listed below in “Partner with Us.”

JBU Facts

Learn more about JBU students with this quick glance JBU Facts.

Academic Programs

Students at John Brown University gain diverse skills from their classroom, community, and internship experiences. Explore our undergrad programs and graduate programs.

Diversity Statement

JBU's commitment to diversity and inclusiveness is based on the person and work of Jesus Christ which fulfills the covenant that God made with Abraham that through faith “all the families of the world will be blessed.” More Info

Guides and Policies

Post to JBU Handshake

Start your recruitment by posting your opportunities on Handshake where you can connect with students and alumni. Learn more in our Handshake Guide for Employers. Check out our Job Listing Guidelines as well. To promote your listings, consider an Employer Spotlight (listed below in “Partner with Us.”

Employer Networking Opportunities

Campus Visit Day for Employers/Grad Schools

Explore our Campus Visit Guide. As an employer, you can schedule a visit during the semester. Please register at least 2 weeks in advance to allow us to prepare for your arrival. We look forward to your engagement with our students!

Cost:
1st campus visit each semester: FREE
Returning visit each semester: $15 fee


Employer Networking Events

We offer networking events for students and alumni to meet professionals, explore career paths, and connect with job, internship, and educational opportunities aligned with their career goals. To learn more, visit our Networking Events page. You can also schedule your own virtual events on Handshake. See our Virtual Event Guide for more info.


Partner With Us

Employer partners are companies, organizations, and graduate schools that partner with John Brown University to enhance their recruitment of JBU students. This program fosters connections between employers and talented JBU students. We have Gold, Silver, and Bronze Partners as well as an Employer Spotlight. Click on the links for more info or email us at cdc@jbu.edu. You can also skip below to the Employer Partnership FAQ.


What are employer partnerships?

Employer partners are companies, organizations, and graduate schools that have opted into a partnership with John Brown University in order to increase their interactions and recruitment of JBU students. This program exists to foster connections between companies and talented, passionate students at JBU.

Employer Partnership FAQ

Are there different levels of employer partners?

Yes. The employer partnership has three levels: Gold, Silver, Bronze and Employer Spotlight Partnerships. Each level has different benefits that can be used to elevate recruitment and student connection at JBU. These benefits can be divided into three categories: on-campus recruiting, increased visibility and event benefits.


Why does JBU Career Development Center have employer partners?

The Career Development Center started the Employer Partnership program to open the door for companies to increase their company visibility and connect them with JBU students. Being an Employer Partner with JBU allows us to intentionally work with your company to help you promote the benefits of your company and recruit JBU students.


What benefits do all levels have?

Each level includes a recruitment strategy session with a CDC staff member to help you plan your recruitment strategy at JBU. Each partnership level also includes an email to JBU Faculty and increased company visibility through on-campus promotions, social media promotions and job blast emails.


What is the difference between the Gold, Silver, and Bronze partnerships?

The difference between the Gold, Silver and Bronze level partnerships is based on the number of recruitment and promotions available for a company to use in a given year. Gold partners, the highest level, can have a JBU CDC social media takeover, presentation to the CDC staff, unlimited on-campus visual advertisements and the ability to present at JBU at the Spring Career Development Center event. Look here for more information on all the perks.


How do I know which level of partnership my company should purchase?

The partnership levels primarily differ based on the number of promotional opportunities available. If your company has a desire to post on JBU CDC’s social media, connect with faculty and student organizations or have more personal connections with the Career Development Center and JBU Students, then a Gold partnership would be best! If your company wants to do a few promotions at JBU and primarily promote themselves a few times during the year, then a Bronze partnership will work best.


Is becoming an Employer Partner worth your time?

Past employers have stated this about JBU students:

“Last summer, we had two interns from JBU and we were so impressed with them both. Their work ethic, spiritual maturity, and professionalism was a benefit to the ministry and we were sad to see them go!” -Mary Salazar, Internship Program Manager, Focus On The Family

"Having worked with current students and JBU graduates at multiple companies and in different environments, there is an undeniable common thread among them. Each carries a keen, values-based appetite to achieve and make a meaningful impact for both their organization's bottom line and the wellbeing of their communities."-Donny Epp, Communications Director, Simmons Foods


How do I get the most out of my Employer Partnership?
  1. Planning your strategy is an important part of the process to see the full benefits of your partnership. Choosing optimal recruitment times to take advantage of your benefits is also important.
  2. Communicating with Career Development staff is key in helping us to understand how to showcase your brand.
  3. Taking advantage of ALL of the benefits and spreading them out throughout the school year. Students often search for jobs at different times during the year. By recruiting all year, you can communicate to a more diverse group of students.
  4. Staying active in Handshake. Keep jobs up to date. Send messages to students through Handshake as well as looking through public profiles. Create events that can be promoted through your partnership.

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Last summer, we had two interns from JBU and we were so impressed with them both. Their work ethic, spiritual maturity, and professionalism were a benefit to the ministry and we were sad to see them go!

Mary Salazar

Internship Program Manager, Focus On The Family

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