Branding and recruitment opportunities
The Nevada Career Studio organizes programming opportunities for employers to recruit students and connect with the Wolf Pack. If you want to engage with students about your organization and employment needs, read below for branding and recruitment options.
Disclaimer: The opportunities listed below may not be available due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation or staffing availability. Please email us at careers@unr.edu for more information.
Employers who are not in compliance with University policies will be asked to leave the event they are attending and/or not allowed to participate in future Nevada Career Studio events.
Related links to recruitment opportunities for employers
Information sessions Career and internship fairs Tabling Connect with campus departments Employer panel Interviews on campusInformation sessions
- What: An opportunity for employers to talk with students about specific available positions and what it is like to work at and be a part of your organization.
- Information sessions are typically one hour: 30-45 minutes of presentation and 15-30 min. of Q&A. We accommodate more or less time.
- Who: Any employer who is Handshake-approved at the University of Nevada, Reno.
- When: Any time during the semester you think students will be available to attend.
- Why: To meet students, raise awareness about your brand, and promote your employment opportunities.
In-person information sessions
In-person information sessions hosted on campus will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Email us at careers@unr.edu to speak with one of our Employer Relations team members.
Virtual information sessions
Employers can post an event on their Handshake account. Once you create your virtual event on Handshake, email us at careers@unr.edu and one of our Employer Relations team members will review your virtual event for approval.

Career and internship fairs
Career and internship fairs provide you a convenient opportunity to meet with motivated and skilled students and alumni. Fairs are an excellent way for organizations to gain visibility among students, maximize recruiting efforts for a range of opportunities and build connections for future hiring needs.
Tabling
Promote your opportunities to students by tabling in a high-traffic area on campus. Meet with students casually and share details about your organization and upcoming openings.
Employer tabling events will be available during the Fall 2022 semester. The tabling sign-up process will be available this summer.
Connect with campus departments and programs
- What: An opportunity to build connections with students, clubs, and academic faculty from specific colleges
- Who: Any employer who is Handshake-approved at the University of Nevada, Reno.
- When: In order to plan accordingly, this recruitment event can take place mid-semester.
- Why: To meet students and provide a service (E.g. teach a course, lead a workshop, offer a tour of your organization, etc.)
- How: Email careers@unr.edu to coordinate with one of our professional staff members
Employer panel
- What: A discussion for students to hear from recruiters and leaders to gain insight on interviewing, networking, and negotiating. An opportunity for students to learn more about organizations, employees’ professional journeys, and “pro tips.”
- Who: Any professional who is interested to share their knowledge and expertise with our students
- When: In order to plan accordingly, this recruitment event can take place mid-semester.
- Why: To connect with students while sharing helpful tools, resources, information, and tips that raise awareness about industry trends, companies and organizations, and best practices.
- How: Email careers@unr.edu to be added to our database of employers.
Interviews on campus
- What: Hold a one-on-one or panel interview on campus with our students
- Who: Any employer who is Handshake-approved at the University of Nevada, Reno
- When: Notify us 2 weeks in advance to confirm a room. The Nevada Career Studio will reserve the room on your behalf.
- Why: To provide our students a convenient, nearby location to conduct a job interview with you and your team
- How: Email careers@unr.edu and share your preferred dates and times for your interviews.