Recruiting at the University of Arizona
At the University of Arizona, we’re readying the next generation to tackle the greatest global challenges of today and tomorrow through action-oriented, purpose-led excellence.
With 55,000 students across 150+ majors and 400+ student clubs and more than 10,000 degrees and certificates awarded in 2025, employers can recruit from a well-prepared talent pool of Wildcats from all walks of life.
Handshake is the recruiting system and career hub used at the University of Arizona.
We can help you leverage the power of Handshake to highlight your brand, engage with students and find great candidates.
Programs and Services for Employers
The Center for Career Readiness is your campus partner for attracting early Arizona talent and supporting the development of in-demand, employable skills within and beyond the classroom.
Explore our programs and services and discover partnership opportunities to streamline your recruitment process. Hands-on and in-person and virtual engagement opportunities are available through the Center for Career Readiness.
The Arizona Community
Gain insights from our team about the University of Arizona
and our talented student body.
Career Fairs & On-Campus Recruiting
Connect with students and alumni directly
throughout the academic year.
Attend one or more career fairs, recruit on campus, expand your reach as a Career Fair Sponsor, host an info session, table on the Arizona mall, and join us as a Wildcat Career Alliance Member.
Engage students & find candidates where they are.
Organizations can create a complimentary profile, post jobs and internships, cultivate leads and effectively reach the right candidates. Use Handshake to establish a presence and promote your events, positions, and organization on a career-focused platform utilized by entire student body.
Enhance your on-campus recruiting experience.
The University of Arizona affords boundless opportunities for exploration and connection!
To make the most of your time on campus, we offer several engagement options to help you reach the right candidates. For targeted emails, information sessions, tabling on the Arizona mall and on-campus interviewing, contact Katy Tomlinson at tomlinsonk@arizona.edu.
See Talented Wildcats in Action
Introduce your organization, industry and workplace culture to the next generation of Arizona talent.
Engage directly with students and see them in action through hands-on experiences, like internships, industry-specific learning, and job shadows, that connect classroom learning to real-world skills.
Experiential Learning Programs
“Design Lab was awesome to work with and the students were fantastic!” – Humane Borders, Inc.
Design Lab offers an opportunity to engage with one or more multi-disciplinary teams of students who research, ideate, and prototype solutions to a challenge or problem facing your organization.
Student teams, managed by our staff, engage in 10-week micro-internship where they learn and practice the Design Thinking methodology. Interested organizations can contact Anupam Singh, Program Manager Design Lab, anupamsingh@arizona.edu.
““Fast Track gave me the confidence to step into new challenges. The combination of structured learning and real teamwork helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect. It showed me what I’m truly capable of.”
Fast Track is ideal for organizations in emerging or growing industries to connect with students and to introduce their industry and the opportunities for the future.
In this 4–6-week experience, the Center for Career Readiness partners with organizations to offer students a chance to learn industry-specific technical and functional skills before they enter the job market. Interested partners can contact skills@arizona.edu for more information.
Job Shadows, designed for learning and exploration, are ideal for organizations who want a low-commitment opportunity to connect with early talent, support career-exploration and build brand awareness.
The Job Shadow Program provides opportunities for students to expand their knowledge about industries, job functions, and employer culture in a one-day experience designed by you.
Interested organizations can contact Brianna Ferrell, Program Manager, Early Talent Connections, at brifulp@arizona.edu.
The benefits of participating in an experiential learning program are enormous for both students and organizations.
Employers
- Build awareness of your organization at the University of Arizona
- Help students to develop skills in a real-world setting
- Assess student performance over a period of time
- Bridge the gap between academics and practical application
- Demonstrate your commitment to supporting education and developing future talent
- Shape future employees with the skills and knowledge needed for success
Students
- Learn and develop self-confidence and leadership skills
- Develop positive professional practices and skills
- Gain a broader view of the world and an appreciation of community
- Insight into their own skills, interests, passions, and values
- Collaborate with diverse organizations and people
- Learn transferrable and technical skills that they can use now and in the future
“It has been an absolute pleasure working with this team. The dedication to student success and the supportive environment created by the faculty and staff are outstanding. I am continually impressed by the university’s commitment to excellence and innovation in education.“ – Danielle Hindi, Enterprise Mobility
Partnership Opportunities
Wildcat Career Alliance
As a Wildcat Career Alliance partner, you’ll support career-readiness and unlock valuable recruiting expertise at the University of Arizona. WCA members receive direct support to navigate the University of Arizona ecosystem and gain tailored strategies and opportunities to recruit highly qualified candidates.
The Center for Career Readiness and Wildcat Career Alliance members help foster a university-wide career readiness ecosystem where innovative, equitable, and experiential programming and practices empower students to explore boldly, lead with confidence, and pursue careers of meaning in an ever-changing world.
Career Fair Sponsorship
Boost your brand visibility and attract top University of Arizona talent before and after the fair by becoming a Career Fair Sponsor. With increased exposure and direct access to highly qualified students, your organization can enhance its recruiting efforts and build valuable connections on campus. Interested organizations can contact Marbila Rocha, Manager, Career Events at the Center for Career Readiness.
More Employer Resources
Get answers to frequently asked questions and find resources to promote your organization and positions. If you have additional questions, email us at career@arizona.edu.
University of Arizona International Student Services provides a quick reference guide to understanding the differences between CPT and OPT, the two most common forms of off-campus work authorization available to F-1 students.
On-campus employers are invited to post their open opportunities on Handshake.
Additionally, CCR provides support for supervisors, advisers, faculty and staff to integrate additional resources seamlessly into the learning experiences you offer. We also invite you to connect with us.
For On-Campus Supervisors of Undergraduates
Build The Skill
If you supervise undergraduate students and want to integrate career development to their on-campus work, CCR offers an online, asynchronous transferable skills development program that helps undergraduate student employees to further develop their communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Benefits:
- We’ve done the research, developed the curriculum, and we host the entire program on BrightSpace.
- Students learn to recognize how their on-campus job help them become competent leaders, team members, and communicators.
- Elevate your on-campus job from something that simply helps students pay the bills to an experience that helps students build their career.
Reach out to our Employment Initiatives Coordinator, Katie Beauford at ktbeauford@arizona.edu, to learn how to integrate Build the Skill into your on-campus job.
For Advisers, Faculty & Staff
Career Champions
The Career Champions program provides the opportunity for faculty, staff and academic advisors to join a campus-wide network of people helping students achieve career success. When we build career development capacity across our campus, we increase the likelihood that all students will find the career support and resources they need throughout their time at the University of Arizona.
Hiring International Students for On-Campus Work
Get support from International Student Services. If you are employing an international student,
- know the number of hours students are allowed to work
- ensure that students have proper authorization (if working off-campus)
- assist students with having adequate paperwork to receive payment
Employers interested in learning more about collaborating with the University of Arizona on research and academic opportunities can connect with the Office of Research, Innovation & Impact.
Join the Wildcat Career Alliance.
Partner with us to support career-readiness while enhancing the prominence of your organization and opportunities at the University of Arizona.
“Organizations who consistently prioritize and support a workforce with broad perspectives and lived experiences are more likely to have higher financial returns and holistic impact.” (McKinsey & Co, The Case for Holistic Impact, December 2023)
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