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USF students and graduates are professional, prepared, passionate, and diverse. They are immersed in real world learning, social justice, global perspective and entrepreneurial action. They are critical thinkers and exceptional doers, trademarks encouraged by our award winning faculty and Jesuit tradition. The perfect candidate for your job lives just up the street and is San Francisco savvy.

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• Post your jobs and internships to USF and multiple schools for free.
• Register for career fairs, on-campus interviews, information tables, and other student engagement events.
• Create and manage your own virtual events.
• Access student resumes and message them directly.

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The University of San Francisco hosts recruiting events in the form of Meet-Ups, Career Fairs, and Industry Pop-Ups each semester. All employers registered in Handshake will be sent information for recruiting events once registration opens. Registration information will also be posted on our Career Fairs page in Handshake (select school: University of San Francisco). This is a great way to meet and recruit qualified students for your internships and full-time jobs!

Resume Rush

Tuesday, Sept. 9
10am - 4pm
USF Main Campus

Meet USF students and build brand awareness for your company by reviewing student resumes! Meet with undergraduate and graduate students for short 10 to 15-minute sessions to review their resume and answer any questions they may have. Registration is complimentary. Share your availability (one participant per form) and email Stephanie Belfiore at sibelfiore@usfca.edu if you have any questions.

• We’d love it if you can commit to at least a 2-hour time slot, but we are happy to have you for more (or less) if you are able!
• Please feel free to share with colleagues who may also be interested.

Internship Pop-Up

Thursday, Sept. 25
6:00 – 7:30 pm
USF Main Campus

This networking and recruiting event will connect you with highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students from ALL MAJORS, looking to land an internship. It's a great opportunity to share information about your company and any open internship opportunities you have. Register through Handshake by Sept. 12 (space is limited to 20 employers). Email Corey Kowalczykeat ckowalczyke@usfca.edu with any questions.

Meet the Firms (Accounting & Finance)

Wednesday, Sept. 10
6:00 – 7:30 pm
USF Main Campus

Engage with students interested in connecting with Accounting and Finance companies for jobs, internships, and summer leadership programs. Register through Eventbrite, and email Dr. Diane Roberts at robertsd@usfca.edu with any questions.

Club Connect: A Student Club & Employer Meet-up

Tuesday, Sept. 30
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
USF Main Campus

Meet 50+ professional & cultural student organizations in a reverse-career fair format. Student organizations will each have a table while employers will have an opportunity to stop at each table to learn about their membership, meeting opportunities, and make connections. Register through Handshake. Email Julia Hing at jahing@usfca.edu with any questions.

Health, Science, and Technology Pop-Up

Thursday, Oct. 23
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
USF Main Campus

Meet undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni, from all majors interested in pursuing careers in the Health, Science, and Technology industry. Register through Handshake by Oct. 8 (space is limited to 20 employers). Email Stephanie Belfiore at sibelfiore@usfca.edu with any questions.

Student Athlete Pop-Up

Tuesday, October 28
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
USF Main Campus

Meet USF's student athletes in this special recruiting/networking event held inside the Malloy Pavilion of the Sobrato Center athletic venue. If you’re seeking to recruit candidates with a competitive edge and focus, you’ll meet students from all our sports teams and a variety of different majors. Register through Handshake by October 14 (space is limited to 20 employers). Email Julia Hing at jahing@usfca.edu with any questions.

Ask A Recruiter Drop-Ins

Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
USF Main Campus (2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94117)

Meet USF students to talk about your industry, review their resume, offer interview tips, and career advice! This informal setting is a great way to connect with students who are interested in your company/industry. Registration is complimentary. If you would like to participate, email Stephanie Belfiore at sibelfiore@usfca.edu.

In addition, we will conduct a special Ask A Recruiter drop-in session devoted to helping students seeking and applying for internships. If you are interested in participating, email Corey Kowalczyke at ckowalczyke@usfca.edu.

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Host a Trek

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Welcome high-achieving students to your workplace to showcase your company! Highlight your company culture, engage with future talent, and build early connections with candidates who match your hiring needs. We hand-select 20 standout students through a competitive application process, ensuring alignment with the skills and qualifications your company values most.

This semester we will be highlighting companies from these industries:

• Media/Entertainment

• Data/Analytics

Email Stephanie Belfiore at sibelfiore@usfca.edu to participate! Dates are open to your availability.

Spring 2025 Treks Include:

• February: Finance & Fintech
  If you are a Finance or Fintech company interested in hosting students interested in this industry, please email Julia Hing at jahing@usfca.edu for more information.

If you would like to host a future Trek in a different industry, please let us know. We plan treks to different industries each semester!

Information Table

Come host an info table on campus to talk to students about your company and immediate job opportunities!

1. Create a new event in Handshake
2. Event Type: Information Session
3. Clarify: Information Table.

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Summer Intern Housing

University of San Francisco offers Corporate Summer Internship Housing to companies looking for short-term housing for their summer interns. Learn more on our website, or contact Deidre Smith at smithd@usfca.edu or (415) 422-6824 for availability.

Partner with Student Organizations

Meet USF’s student leaders by partnering with student clubs recruitment activities and speaking engagements. Contact Julia Hing at jahing@usfca.edu or Stephanie Belfiore at sibelfiore@usfca.edu to discuss different ways you can reach these targeted audiences.

Contact

If you have questions about any of the events above, feel free to reach out to Julia Hing at jahing@usfca.edu or Stephanie Belfiore at sibelfiore@usfca.edu, the USF Career Center Employer Relations Team. Thanks for recruiting at USF!

All goods and services provided by the university are subject to the terms and conditions of University of San Francisco’s (USF) partner program guidelines.  If interested in learning more about participating in the Partner Program, contact USF Career Services Employer Relationships team members: Julia Hing at jahing@usfca.edu or Stephanie Belfiore at sibelfiore@usfca.edu.

• Employment/entrepreneurial opportunities pay a base salary equal to or greater than a minimum wage (currently $19.18/hour in San Francisco, $16.50/hour in California, $7.25/hour Federal) in compliance with city/county/state/federal labor laws and ordinances.
• Employers will not require an initial payment or investment from the job candidate. Initial investment may include, but not be limited to: requirement to attend unpaid (or employee paid) orientation or training, direct payment of a fixed fee (such an application fee) or purchase or rental of a starter kit, sales kit or presentation supplies, as example.
• Employment/entrepreneurial opportunities will not be based on a “pyramid” or “multi-level” type networking structure requiring or encouraging the recruitment of others who recruit others, etc. to sell products or services (e.g. Amway or Mary Kay cosmetics).
• Employer will not “promise” the sponsoring of an H-1B visa or permanent residency (aka green card) in their job description.
• Employer will not list depositing checks or transferring money as part of the job responsibilities, nor ask the candidate to give his/her credit card or bank account numbers, or copies of personal documents.
• Employer shall provide a detailed job description describing the company and listing duties and qualifications. Short and ambiguous job descriptions are unacceptable.
• In accord with FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), release candidate information only with written permission of the candidate and only to the identified employer.

Third-Party Employer Services

The University of San Francisco Career Services Center’s policy states that third-party employers, including nanny and babysitting agencies, who recruit on behalf of client organizations or for their own internal positions are permitted to only utilize the following recruitment services offered by the Center:

• Approved third-party employers may post positions online in Handshake ONLY if offering jobs or internships at their own organization or fully disclose the organization they are assisting in filling opportunities.

Third-party employers WILL NOT be permitted to participate in the following USF Career Services Center services:

• Will not be granted access to search for student resumes and profiles
• Will not be provided with resume books
• Will not be permitted to participate in career fairs, on-campus interview programs, schedule company information sessions, or information tables
• Third-party employers must not require a financial investment or payment by the student or alumni for employment or placement. Under no circumstances should fees be charged to students or alumni. USF will not post any opportunities that require students or alumni to pay fees.

**The Career Services Center reserves the right to change, modify or add criteria to the above standards as needed.

The University of San Francisco (USF) was ranked number one in the nation for campus diversity by the U.S. News & World Report in 2025.

USF’s students and alumni come from 50 states and more than 100 countries. Grew up in more than 25 faith traditions. Speak 49 languages. Represent the full range of race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexual identity, socioeconomic background, and political beliefs.

True to its Jesuit mission, USF is working to create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive community.

The Career Services Center believes that our work to address systemic inequities facing students of different abilities, ages, colors, creeds, cultures, races, ethnicities, family models, gender identities, gender expressions, health statuses, nationalities, political views, religious, spiritual, and philosophical beliefs, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, educational backgrounds and veteran statuses starts with equitable access to meaningful employment and internship opportunities at organizations that strive for all their employees to feel included, respected, and empowered.

Below are several benefits to employers creating an inclusive work culture, ways to measure and create inclusion in the workplace and how employers can demonstrate to students their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits of Creating an Inclusive Work Culture  

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) highlights the organizational benefits of creating an inclusive work culture including: higher employee job satisfaction, lower turnover, greater and higher–quality productivity, higher employee morale, and increased creativity and innovation.  

Three main elements to creating an inclusive work culture, include: self–analysis, education, and training programs. NACE emphasizes that, “creating an inclusive work culture is not a final point, it is an ongoing process.” 

Ways to Implement Your Commitment to Diversity 

Recruiting for diversity and inclusion is vital to the success of any business, which is why developing a strategy that responds to the needs of your future leaders (college students and recent grads) is so important. – Handshake 

Students have high expectations around diversity and inclusion in the job search and their interactions with employers. They want to see themselves reflected in the organizations for which they intend to work. – NACE  

Showcase your company’s commitment to DEI through your website, marketing materials, and Handshake profile by featuring diverse employees and providing examples of how your organization supports an equitable and inclusive work environment (e.g., employer resource groups, mentoring programs, community engagement efforts, social justice benefits). 

Highlight DEI in Your Postings

Attract and hire more diverse candidates by using inclusive language and eliminating bias. Organizations can increase diversity by removing common barriers such as listing internships that are unpaid, having GPA minimums and an unnecessary list of qualifications (e.g., narrow list of allowable majors, number of years of experience, graduation years). Highlight inclusive benefits (e.g., flexible schedules, floating holidays, paid parental leaves, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development, domestic partner coverage, mental health and wellness programs, childcare).  

Integrate DEI in Your Student Interactions

When meeting with students be prepared to answer questions about your organization’s demonstrated commitment not just to diversity but also to equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensure that your recruitment team is trained in unconscious bias and has scrutinized what your organization means by “professionalism” and “culture fit.” Avoid personal bias during the selection process by using tools such as PinPoint, Textio, and Blendoor to anonymize resumes and remove demographic information.

Learn More

Share your USF hiring success story! Email Julia Hing at jahing@usfca.edu and Stephanie Belfiore sibelfiore@usfca.edu to let us know of recent full-time or intern hires.

USF is an excellent university whose students are often involved in internships and community volunteering. Between class work and extracurricular experiences, USF students develop work ethic, a sense of social responsibility, and creative thinking skills applicable at companies like ours."

—Riles Egeland, Woodruff-sawyer And Company

We've hired a number of our tutors from USF. They are engaged, professional and bring a lot to their work."

—Veronica Reilly, San Francisco Unified School District

USF students are passionate and want to change the world, which is what we do at Pachamama Alliance."

—Lindsey Dyson, Pachamama Alliance