EMPLOYER GUIDE
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WELCOME AND OVERVIEW Welcome to the Office of Career Services at Emporia State University. Our staff is committed to helping students build key professional skills and forging strong relationships with our employer partners. Emporia State students are highly trained in their fields of study and prepared to add value to your organization. This guide provides information on the value of recruiting at Emporia State University and how to build a customized recruitment plan to meet your hiring needs. With over 200 academic majors and programs, 100+ student organizations and a 94% career outcomes rate, Emporia State students are knowledgeable, well-rounded, and find success in their “next step” after graduation. I encourage you to learn more about our excellent academic programs at https://www.emporia.edu/academics-majors/. Career Services partners with HANDSHAKE as our online career management platform. Connect with Emporia State through your HANDSHAKE account to post job and internship opportunities, network with top quality candidates, and manage recruiting events. Thank you for taking the time to discover the value of recruiting at Emporia State University. Feel free to contact us at career@emporia.edu or 620-341-5407. We look forward to working with you this year!
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Mission
The mission of Emporia State University Career Services is to connect students, employers, and stakeholders with opportunities, adding value and purpose to support rewarding career development.
Vision
We envision a world where: Every student will be: • Educated, empowered, and adaptable to a dynamic and diverse workplace • Employed in fulfilling careers contributing to the common good, leading meaningful and purposeful lives Every employer will have equitable access to: • Opportunities for recruiting competent and qualified candidates • Engage with the campus community Emporia State University Career Services will be recognized as the premier source for: • Lifelong career development • Campus outreach and education for professional development • On-campus recruiting and employer engagement • Administering the online career platform for employers, students, faculty and staff • Best practices for internships and employment • Institutional data on post-graduation employment and continuing education
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VALUE OF RECRUITING AT EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Career Outcomes
Did you know that 94% of our graduates have landed their next step within six months following graduation? Whether graduates attend graduate or professional school or start their first professional job, Emporia State graduates are well-prepared and find success landing their next step after graduation. Emporia State prepares students for success by promoting positive career development early in a student’s college career, connecting students to high quality internships, and helping students build the skills employers want. In fact, over 70% of our graduates report completing at least one internship during college, preparing them to be successful full-time employees. In addition, Emporia State University embeds the NACE Career Competencies into many programs across campus, including student employment, first year programs, and professional development courses. Here are some notable facts about our distinctive academic programs.
Fast facts about ESU academic programs
• ESU has been named a college of distinction for three consecutive years due to our high quality education, high-impact learning experiences and vibrant campus life. • Offering 200+ academic programs from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
School of Business, School of Library and Information Management, and the Teachers College, Emporia State prepares students for success in a wide variety of career fields and industries. • ESU offers 30+ distinctive graduate programs, some on an accelerated course format. • Teacher candidates are in the classroom early in their career and have opportunities to student teach in Finland, Paraguay and Indonesia. • ESU is the only university with a “teacher guarantee.” What’s a teacher guarantee? If an ESU graduate needs additional training in their first year of teaching in order to meet district expectations, ESU will provide remediation, mentoring and additional instruction at no cost to the district or the graduate. • The School of Business is prestigiously accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, a distinction only 5% of business schools hold. Hornets brought home 12 of the 24 Top 10 finishes in the state of Kansas at the 2019 National Phi Beta Lambda Conference (collegiate FBLA). • ESU nursing students have a 93% threeyear average first time NCLEX pass rate, well above state and national benchmarks. • ESU students earned more awards at the Kansas Academy of Science over the past 10 years than any other university in Kansas.
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BUILD YOUR
RECRUITMENT PLAN We recognize that every employer has unique needs and strategies for recruiting top talent. Career Services will help you build a recruitment plan to match your strategies and enhance your brand at Emporia State. Determine which of these programs best match your recruiting strategies and BUILD YOUR BRAND at Emporia State.
Leverage your HANDSHAKE network
Connect with ESU students and alumni, search resumes, manage recruiting efforts and post jobs and internships through HANDSHAKE, our online career management platform. Emporia State University is excited to partner with HANDSHAKE. With over 700 college and university partners and each of the Fortune 500 companies represented, Handshake is the premier online platform for connecting your opportunities with students and managing recruitment events. Go to emporia.edu/alumnicareers/career-services/employer-recruiting for step-by-step instructions on creating and using Handshake to post jobs and internships, schedule on-campus recruiting and engage with Emporia State talent.
Host an Information Session
Information sessions or tables can be scheduled throughout the academic year by contacting Career Services. Our staff will work with you to recommend times of day and locations that will yield the highest visibility and numbers of students. Be sure to create and email digital marketing materials to Career Services so we can fully market your event. We also recommend you consider providing food and prizes for students as a part of your event. Sodexo is our contracting food and beverage 6 | Emporia State University
partner at Emporia State. View catering options at emporia.sodexomyway.com/catering
Schedule On-Campus or Virtual Interviews
Log into your Handshake employer account and request an on-campus interview date by selecting Interviews > Request Interview Schedule, then complete all required fields. Career Services will review and approve your request, or contact you for other optional dates.
Attend Fairs and Recruiting Events Emporia State hosts in-person fairs, as well as both in-person and virtual interview days. No matter what major(s) you’re seeking, you are sure to find an event that works for you. Register for a fair by logging into Handshake and selecting “Fairs”. Register for a Virtual Interview Day by logging into Handshake and selecting “Events”. To schedule On-Campus or Virtual Interviews with students, NOT in conjunction with a Career Services event, log in to Handshake, select On-Campus Interviews and “Request Interview Schedule.”
Share your Industry Expertise
Partner with Student Organizations Connect with over 130 student organizations covering diverse career fields. Contact Career Services to discuss your interests, learn about student organizations that match your interests, and contact information for student officers. Present in Classrooms Career Services will help you determine academic programs and classes that match your hiring needs. Then, our staff will reach out to faculty members in those areas to request a presentation. Employer
presentations must align with course syllabi and topics, and add industry expertise and value for students. Classroom presentations cannot be company advertisement only. Participate in Mock Interview Days Conduct mock interviews for our students at a Mock Interview Day. This is a great way to promote your company brand, informally screen candidates and provide high quality interview training for our students. Judge Student Competitions and Juried Events From entrepreneurial challenges to student research days, you can serve as expert judges for these events that showcase great student talent, build your brand and allow you to screen candidates. Review Resumes at Educational Events Emporia State offers a variety of professional training events throughout the year. Career Services is continually seeking employers to provide resume reviews for students at these events. Serve on Advisory Boards Emporia State University’s strategic plan includes a Corporate Engagement Initiative focused on building key partnerships with external corporations and organizations. As a part of this initiative, Emporia State offers a Corporate Advisory Board that broadly coordinates and directs corporate engagement for the institution. Various academic departments and programs also offer advisory boards to provide direction and input on graduate preparation within these programs. Advisory boards are open to both ESU alumni and non-alumni. Consider serving on an advisory board at Emporia State. Reach out to Career Services to learn about all your options for serving on these advisory boards.
Partner with our Professional Suit Program
Career Services manages the “Classroom to Career” Professional Suit Program for students. Companies and organizations have the opportunity to become Corporate Partners with this program by sponsoring a new professional suit for students who successfully complete the program. The training program includes a series of professional development experiences designed to build professional skills and increase marketability for our students. To learn more about this sponsorship opportunity, contact Career Services at 620341-5407 or career@emporia.edu.
Sponsor a Corporate Connection Day
(School of Business) For more information on the Corporate Connections program, contact Beth Ginter at eginter@emporia.edu Build your customized recruitment plan with Emporia State University by contacting Career Services at career@emporia.edu or 620-341-5407. Employer Guide | 7
EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIPS
Employment and Internship Postings
Post Part-time Jobs, Internships, and Full-time Opportunities by creating your Handshake employer account and “connecting” with Emporia State. Career Services is committed to promoting opportunities equitably to all students and alumni and following all NACE principles and guidelines: naceweb. org/principles. The Handshake platform allows Emporia State University to promote opportunities equitably. Therefore, employers should post all positions in Handshake first, then let Career Services know about your great opportunities. Career Services can help you optimize your marketing efforts through our social media channels and connections with qualified candidates and faculty in specific academic departments. To post a position on Handshake, go to https://www.emporia.edu/ alumni-careers/career-services/employerrecruiting/, scroll down to Handshake and under the FAQs, click on EMPLOYER Handshake account. 8 | Emporia State University
Internship Programs
Managing an internship program is a great way to build your pipeline to solid full-time hires. Whether you are considering hiring an intern for the first time, or already manage a well-established internship program, Career Services is the place to start. Our staff will partner with you to build a structured internship program, align opportunities with academic programs, find top talent, and increase your marketing reach to students. To get started, take a look at the Career Services Internship Handbook that covers important details and best practices for high quality internship programs. The Internship Handbook is available by contacting Joel Ewy at jewy@ emporia.edu. If you already have an internship program or position, optimize your reach to students by posting the position in Handshake. For more information on building and promoting your internships, contact Joel Ewy, Career Services Internship Coordinator, at jewy@emporia.edu or 620-341-5407.
HIRING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Emporia State University is fortunate to have students attend our institution from around the globe. Career Services encourages employers to consider the unique assets of international students and what they may bring to your organization, such as unique skills, multiple language fluency, experience and cultural knowledge. Many of these students already hold degrees from institutions in their home countries and have unique professional experience. Most international students have an F-1 visa and are permitted to work (obtain “practical training”) for a period of time during or upon completion of their degree. The position must relate to their field of study.
Practical Training Programs
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Internships with academic credit Occurs during academic program Limit of 20 hours per week Paid or unpaid Optional Practical Training (OPT) Full-time employment Post-graduation Duration is from 12-36 months, depending on career field Is first step in the H1-B application process For more information on Practical Training, go to ice.gov/sevis/practical-training
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Accounting Art Ceramics Engraving Glass Graphic Design Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Art Education (Teaching) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Botany Ecology and Biodiversity Fisheries and Wildlife Healthcare Microbial and Cellular Biology Physiology Zoology Biology Education (Teaching) Business Administration Accounting Services E-Commerce Entrepreneurship Financial Services Human Resource Management International Business Marketing Communication Sales Management Business Data Analytics Business Education (Teaching) Chemistry Biochemistry Environmental Chemistry Chemistry Education (Teaching) Communication Communication, Emerging Technology and Society Critical and Cultural Communication Leadership Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Relational Communication Communication-Speech and Theatre Education (Teaching) Computer Science Crime and Delinquency Studies Correctional Services
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Earth Science Earth-Space Science Education (Teaching) Economics Elementary Education (K-6) English English Education (Teaching) Ethnic, Gender and Identity Studies Forensic Science (3+2 program) General Studies Health Education (Teaching) Health and Human Performance History Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Statistics Math Education (Teaching) Music Music Performance Music Education (Teaching) Nursing Physical Education (Teaching) Physics Physics Education (Teaching) Political Science Public Administration Psychology Psychology Education (Teaching) Rehabilitation and Disability Services Addiction Counseling Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Secondary Education (7-12) Social Science Education (Teaching) Sociology Child Maltreatment and Family Violence Spanish - Modern Languages Spanish Education (Teaching) Speech/Theatre Education (Teaching) Sport Leadership and Recreation Theatre
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
UNDERGRADUATE MINORS
Accounting Anthropology Art Art History Biology Business Chemistry Coaching Communication (Business) Communication (Liberal Arts) Computer Science Creative Writing Crime and Delinquency Data Security Earth Science East Asian Studies Economics English Entrepreneurship Ethnic and Gender Studies Geography Geospatial Analysis Health History Information Systems Integrated Marketing Communication Journalism Latin American Studies Legal Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Music Music Performance Music Theory and History National Security Paleontology Philosophy Physical Education Physical Science Physics Political Science Psychology Public Administration Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Sociology Spanish Sport Leadership and Recreation Theatre
UNDERGRADUATE PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Agriculture Art Therapy Chiropractic Dentistry Engineering Law Medical Medical Technology Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary
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GRADUATE MAJORS AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Archives Studies Certificate Accountancy Applied Sociology Community Leadership Criminal Justice Art Therapy Counseling Athletic Training Autism Spectrum Disorders: Rehabilitation Services, General & Special Education Biology Business Administration Accounting Information Systems Marketing Clinical Counseling Clinical Addictions Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Clinical Psychology Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum Leadership Pre-K-12 Effective Practitioner Pre-K-12 Instructional Coach/Teacher National Board Certification Pre-K-12 Early Childhood Unified Educational Administration* eLearning and Online Teaching Certificate 12 | Emporia State University
Elementary Education Elementary Literacy Certificate Elementary STEM Certificate English English Certificate Forensic Science Biology Chemistry Criminalistics Geospatial Analysis Certificate Health Information Professionals Certificate Health, Physical Education, and Recreation History History Certificate Informatics Geoinformatics Political Science Informatics Certificate Information Technology Information, Technology and Scientific Literacy Certificate Instructional Design and Technology* Instructional Specialist Dyslexia Elementary Content Elementary STEM Reading Specialist
GRADUATE MAJORS AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Leadership & Administration in Information Organizations Library and Information Management Instructional Design and Technology Information Systems Informatics Library Science Archives Studies Health Information Professionals Informatics Leadership and Administration Youth Services Mathematics Mathematics Certificate Music Music Education Performance Nursing Healthcare Management Nursing Education Healthcare Mgmt & Nursing Ed. Physical Sciences Chemistry Earth Science Physics Physical Science
Political Science Graduate Certificate Psychology Educational Psychology Experimental Psychology Psychology of Learning Certificate Public History Certificate Quantitative Economics Certificate Quantitative Economics Certificate School Counseling School Psychology (EDS) Secondary Literacy Certificate Social-Emotional Learning and Psychological Well-Being Certificate Special Education High Incidence Gifted, Talented, and Creative Teaching Teaching with Technology Certificate TESOL TESOL Certificate Trauma-Informed Education Certificate Youth Services Certificate
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RECRUITING
POLICIES To be a recruiting partner with Career Services, employers must follow the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Professional Practice, the Department of Labor laws and regulations and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recruitment and employment guidelines and laws established by the federal and Kansas governments. Adherence to these policies ensures that Career Services provides fair and equitable services to students, alumni and employers. These policies are designed to 1.) maintain a recruitment process that is fair and equitable and 2.) support informed and responsible decision making by candidates.
NACE PRINCIPLES
1. Practice reasonable, responsible, and transparent behavior … • That consciously avoids harmful actions by embodying high ethical standards. • By clearly articulating and widely disseminating your organization’s policies and guidelines. • That guarantees equitable services for all constituencies. • That is commensurate with professional association standards and principles. • When resolving differences and addressing concerns. • By nurturing sustainable relationships that are respectful and transcend transactions.
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2. Act without bias: • When advising, servicing, interviewing, or making employment decisions. • When defining what constitutes employment.
3. Ensure equitable access: • Without stipulation or exception relative to contributions of financial support, gifts, affiliation, or in-kind services. • In the provision of services and opportunities without discriminating on the basis of race, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or economic status. • By proactively addressing inclusivity and diversity. 4. Comply with laws: • Associated with local, state, and federal entities, including but not limited to EEO compliance, immigration, and affirmative action. • In a timely and appropriate way if complaints of non-compliance occur. • And respond to complaints of noncompliance in a timely and prudent manner. 5. Protect confidentiality of: • All personal information related to candidates and their interviews, and their engagement with services, programs, and resources. • Student information related to professional plans.
Official Recruiting Visits
We ask employers to work through and/ or include Career Services when engaging in recruiting or other campus engagement activities. All regulations regarding ESU vendor contracts and policies of the Memorial Union must be followed. We strongly discourage employers from “dropping in” unannounced to classrooms or passing around sign-up sheets to gather student information. If this occurs, Career Services will contact that employer directly to address this “unofficial” recruiting activity.
Right to Refuse Service
Emporia State Career Services reserves the right to refuse service to any employer that violates the NACE Principles for Professional Practice or any ESU policy and/or for factors including: • Misrepresentation of information, dishonesty, fraud, or lack of information • Lacks an operational website or other information used to verify a legitimate business • Is a home-based position not affiliated with an official business (in-home babysitting, senior companions, pet sitting, etc.) • Opportunities and/or mission of employer is inappropriate or does not align with our service population • Complaints by students, faculty, staff or alumni • Breach of confidentiality • Discriminatory or questionable recruiting practices • Discrimination or harassment of ESU students, faculty, staff, or alumni • Requires personal information of candidates such as bank or social security numbers • Opportunities that require the candidate to provide upfront payment of any kind • Financial balances owed to Career Services for past recruiting or services • Failure to adhere to Career Services policies
and/or any violation of ESU rules and regulations, and local, state, or federal laws.
Fairs and Same Day/Next Day Interviews
Employers who register for an in-person fair are eligible to schedule same day or next day interviews on campus. Employers must first register for the fair in Handshake, then request same day or next day interviews through your Handshake account or by contacting Career Services staff. Career Services will only approve same day or next day interview requests for employers who are registered for the preceding fair. There is no charge to use interview space in the Memorial Union. Career Services staff will review requests and schedule interview rooms with the Memorial Union staff.
Third Party Recruiter Policy
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) “Principles for Career Services Professionals”, thirdparty recruiters are agencies, organizations, or individuals recruiting candidates for temporary, part-time, or full-time employment opportunities other than for their own needs. This includes entities that refer or recruit for profit or not for profit, and it includes agencies that collect student information to be disclosed to employers for purposes of recruitment and employment. Third party recruiters are expected to disclose to applicants the name(s) of client(s) that the third party recruiter is representing and to whom the applicant’s credentials will be disclosed. Third party recruiters are prohibited from reviewing resumes or interviewing candidates for one client and then referring candidates to additional clients without first providing both the Career Center and the candidate(s) the name of the additional client(s).
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THANKYOU for partnering with Emporia State University!
We look forward to working with you this year!
1 Kellogg Circle | Campus Box 4014 Emporia, KS 66801 620-341-5407 career@emporia.edu emporia.edu/careerservices
Professional Membership Affiliations
Kansas Association of Colleges and Employers (KACE) National Career Development Association (NCDA) National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE)