Employer Referrals
Employers will often reach out to colleges or schools to connect with students pursuing majors that align with a company’s business needs. It's important to learn how to refer these employers to the Career Center and discover why working with the Career Center benefits both students and employers.
When you receive inquiries from employers, please contact Kati Jennings, Assistant Director, directly or refer the employer to do so:
Kati Jennings, Assistant Director
katij@mailbox.sc.edu
803-777-4416
Let Us Help You! Here's Why …
Referring employers to the Career Center can reduce your liability in understanding hiring ethics and protocols.
Your referral enables the Career Center to develop new employer relationships or strengthen existing ones.
Employers are asked to create an account in Handshake, our online career management tool. In doing so, students and alumni can gain access to company information, job postings, internship and co-op opportunities and more.
By tracking employer, student and alumni data in Handshake, the Career Center collects valuable information that allows us to attract new employers to the university and place more USC students in successful internships, co-ops and job placements.
Other Ways to Connect Students with Employers
We offer:
- Employer tabling in your area or at your event
- Expert panelists for specific events
- Employer engagement & consultations
- Job shadowing & employer site visits
- Various job fairs each semester, including Career & Internship Fair, South Carolina Opportunities Fair, STEM Fair, Health Professions Fair, Law School Fair, Education Recruitment Day and Part-Time Job Fair
Do Your Students Need Real-world Experience or Advice?
We offer:
- Specialized mentor/mentee groups for your college through the Mentorship Hub online platform
- Internship & co-op consultations
- Tools to measure employment-related competencies in student experiences
- Financial support through the South Carolina Internship Program and Richter Mini-Grants and Internship Scholarships
- Mock interviews via tech platforms or in class exercises