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Here you’ll find quick links to WVU Employer Guidelines and best practices with Handshake to promote jobs, events and brand visibility.

Getting Started

WVU partners with Handshake, a powerful platform that connects employers with students and alumni across the country. With Handshake, you can: 

  • Post job and internship opportunities 
  • Host virtual or in-person recruiting events 
  • Register for WVU career fairs 
  • Build brand visibility on campus 

Creating your Employer Handshake Account

  1. Create an employer account for yourself
  2. Connect with (or create) your company’s profile 
  3. Connect with schools (you’ll receive a notification once approved)
Get Started with Handshake

Common Handshake Tasks

Posting a Job
Creating an Event
Registering for a Career Fair

​The West Virginia University (WVU) Career Center has established comprehensive guidelines to ensure ethical and equitable recruiting practices on campus.

General Expectations:

  • Employers must align with WVU’s Values and adhere to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Ethical Professional Practice.
  • Must be a legitimate organization with verifiable business details, including name, physical and web addresses, phone number, and a reachable contact person.
  • Foreign-based businesses may be verified by the U.S. Department of State.
  • Must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, including equal employment opportunity regulations, WVU’s non-discrimination policies, immigration, and affirmative action laws.​

Recruitment Conduct:

  • All recruitment activities should be coordinated through the appropriate career centers or departments.
  • Unannounced classroom visits and unsolicited communications with faculty or staff are prohibited.
  • All marketing efforts on campus must receive prior approval from the WVU Career Center or the specific WVU School, College, or Department you’re targeting. Avoid aggressive tactics; unsolicited or excessive communications to students are discouraged.

Student Protections:

  • Employers cannot charge students fees during the job search or employment process.
  • Positions requiring students to purchase or rent sales kits or similar materials will not be posted unless exceptions are granted by Career Services.​
  • Refrain from pressuring students to attend events or accept offers hastily.
  • “Exploding offers,” which require acceptance within 48 hours or less, are not permitted.
  • Do not encourage students to renege on existing job offers from other organizations.​