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Entry-Level Recruiting

Employers Seeking Candidates for Full-Time Jobs

Consult with us to set up a recruiting strategy that works best for your hiring needs. Easy access: no fees for recruiting or job posting; no passwords or data entry – we do it all for you! To participate in any of our programs, please contact Linda Ernst by phone at 401.865.2184 or by email at  Linda Ernst  or at recruiting@providence.edu.

On-Campus Recruiting

On-Campus Interviews are conducted from October to April. Employers have an opportunity to prescreen resumes and select a schedule of students to interview for both full-time and internship positions. Opportunities receive a high profile of promotion to students. Resumes are submitted electronically by students, and we coordinate student schedules for you using an on-line erecruiting system.

Information Required
Email job description, brief company profile, company website address, and primary contact information. Information entered for you – no password necessary.

Process
Call to select a recruiting visit date at least one month in advance. Students view jobs on web based system and apply electronically. Candidates resumes are emailed to employers to prescreen by a  predetermined deadline date. Employers are requested to email the names of the candidates that they wish to interview at least 2 weeks prior to the interview date. We notify selected candidates and arrange your interview schedule according to your specifications.

System
The eRecruiting system by experience.com is used to administer the Recruiting Program.

Off-Campus Recruiting

For employers who wish to collect resumes of seniors during the academic year, but are not able to conduct interviews on-campus. Interviews can by arranged directly by the employer at their organization site. Similar resume collection and promotional process as with on-campus recruiting, see above information. Resumes are collected electronically and forwarded to employers by designated deadline date.

Job Postings / Resume Collections

Email job description, brief company profile, company website address, and primary contact information. Information is entered for you – no password necessary. Designate deadline date and target audience, i.e. seniors that will graduate in May or alums.

Process
Email job(s) to recruiting@providence.edu. Candidates view opportunities on-line and apply directly to organization as directed. Information entered for you into web based electronic system for students to view – no password necessary.

System
The eRecruiting system by experience.com is used for jobs for graduating seniors. The Alumni Central system is used for immediate opening for alums.

Career Fairs

Each year the Office of Career Services offers a variety of career fairs as well as participating in consortium career fairs.

Providence College Career Fairs

  • Fall Career Fair for Accounting & Finance
  • Fall Career Fair for All Majors
  • Fall Post-Graduation Service Program Fair
  • Spring Career Fair

Consortium Career Fairs

  • LARC (Liber Arts Recruiting Consortium) Career Fair - Boston, MA
  • Big East Career Fair - New York
  • Big East Virtual Career Fair
  • RICE (Rhode Island Consortium for Educators) Job Fair - RI 
Corporate Presentations & Information Sessions

Some employers choose to conduct an Information Session the evening before the interview date in order to cover general information about the company and the job. Employers may also wish to conduct an information session that is open to all potential candidates prior to collecting resumes in order to promote opportunities at their organization.

Call to make arrangements for a company presentation for the evening before your on-campus interview day or for a general info session open to all students.

Room reservations: Contact Career Services
Catering Services: 401.865.2452
Media Services:   401.865.1270 or 1271

Lobby Table

Reserve a table in the Student Center Lobby to connect with students during high traffic times. Organizations may wish to promote their opportunities by reserving a table in our student center (Slavin Center ) during high traffic times such as lunch time, 11:30 – 2:30.

Information Required
Email flyer stating the date and time of your visit along with a brief description of the opportunity offered at your organization or the programs at your graduate school. 

Process
Contact Maria Ricci at 401.865.2305 or email recruiting@providence.edu to make arrangements. Your visit will be promoted via the Career Services newsletter and the events section of the website.

Sponsorships

Promote your organization through corporate sponsorships while adding value to the student experience. If you are interested in sponsoring an event through The Office of Career Services, or would like to donate equipment (computers, etc.) or funds to The Office of Career Services, please contact Linda Ernst  at 401-865-2184. We appreciate your support.

Employer-in-Residence Program

Strategic involvement in a range of activities in relation to your hiring goals is the key to developing a campus presence to promote your organization. The Employer-in-Residence Program is an exellent opportunity to interact with students and to increase your presence or promote your organization on campus. Employers can choose the frequency and type of involvements. There are a variety of activities in which an employer can become involed, such as providing resume critiquies, practice interviews, offering career advice through presentations or one-on-one meetings. We can also assist you with making connections with faculty for in-class presentations, or with student clubs and organizations.

Please contact Linda Ernst to discuss opportunities to promote your organization and provide career services for students.

Alumni Employers

Special opportunities exist for alumni who wish to assist graduating seniors with their career goals by posting a job or offering career advice. If you are an alumni/ae who would like to post a job or assist our graduating seniors in other ways, thank you for your interest. In addition to the services for employers, employers that are PC alumni also have the opportunity to post jobs in the Alumni Career Center, which will enable your organization to have optimum exposure to alums. The Office of Institutional Advancement hosts the online Alumni Career Center module as part of the PC Alumni Online Directory. This resource offers opportunities for alumni resume and job postings, mentoring, networking, and links to helpful career resources.