Frequently Asked Questions for Employers

Why recruit at Saint Peter’s College?

Here are several good reasons to seriously consider our students for your organization:

• Our students earn and learn. They take their education seriously and their work ethic is second to none!
• Diversity: Saint Peter’s College has the most diverse student community among the 28 Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the nation, with more than 65 countries represented and 37 languages spoken.
• Our students are educated in the 450 year -old Jesuit tradition to think critically, effectively, and clearly. We emphasize developing communication skills (written and spoken), information and computer literacy, as well as proficiency in modern languages. 
• Caring and committed faculty that create a warm, yet challenging learning environment that emphasizes practical applications of what is learned in the classroom.
• Highly successful Cooperative Education & Internship Program. Students engage in internships and part-time jobs. They have the experience and transferable skills to hit the ground running and become a long term asset.
• Our students are highly motivated and provide an effective solution to your part-time, temporary, and full-time entry-level hiring needs.
• Reduce staffing costs (lower recruitment costs, higher recruitment yield).
• Gain flexibility in staffing positions.
• Get new ideas, a fresh and enthusiastic outlook.
• Find better-prepared entry-level employees.
• Improve morale.
• Enhance public relations and visibility.
• Play a role in the education process.

How can I maximize my organization’s visibility on your campus?

 There are a number of opportunities to connect with our students:

• Arrange a table for your representative in our Hudson Room or Jazzman's Cafe - this will give you access to our students and an opportunity to promote your hiring needs.
• Meet our faculty and speak to students in a classroom setting.
• The Annual Career Fairs (Fall and Spring) are a great way to connect with candidates that may fit your hiring needs. Our Fairs are smaller, more personal, and allow you more face time with students than you might find at many larger institutions. Participation is by invitation only. There is no fee for participating. Breakfast and a buffet lunch are provided to our employer guests.  The 28th Annual Fall Career Fair will be held on  October 26, 2011, 10:00 am - 2:00 PM, McIntyre Lounge (Dinneen Hall). 
• Student clubs and organizations provide a focused venue and audience for your organization.
• Schedule an Information Session to promote your organization and meet our students. 

What is the difference between Career Services and the Cooperative education & Internship Education Program?

The Office of Career Services connects students with employers offering entry-level, post-graduate full-time positions.  It coordinates the on-campus recruiting program and the Annual Career Fair. Over 80 employers and 1,000 students and alumni/ae participate in our Career Fairs each year.  Our competent, caring, and dedicated staff offers a personal and proactive approach to working with you to identify the right candidates for your employment needs.                      

The Cooperative Education  & Internship Program connects students with employers offering part-time, summer, or internship positions.  It is a highly successful program with a long history, unique in its flexibility and capacity to provide motivated student workers to fulfill your organization's needs. Through co-op & internships, the workplace becomes the student's classroom and your professional staff become their instructors.  The Cooperative Education & Internship team is comprised of a caring, committed, and competent staff of three, dedicated to advancing connections between employers and students.  Whether serving employers or students, we aim to satisfy and our record suggests that we do just that.  Annually we serve an average of 750 students and 500 employing organizations!

If you have specific questions about how we can best serve you, both of our offices are ready to provide the answers!

How can I Arrange On-Campus Interviews?

Simply contact Janice Hurley, Recruitment Coordinator, to arrange a campus interview schedule by calling (201) 761-6400 or e-mailing her at JHurley2@spc.edu. She will provide you with all the pertinent details and work closely with you. Campus interviews can be arranged in either the Fall or Spring.

Do you charge a fee for your on-campus recruiting program?

We do not charge employers a fee to arrange and conduct an on-campus interview schedule. We consider it our privilege to work with you to find the best candidates.

How do I go about posting positions with the Co-Op & internship Office?

It's quite simple.  Communicate your employment needs to us by:

Phone:  (201) 761-6410

Fax:  (201) 761-6411
E-mail:  lmulholland@spc.edu

We then promote your position among our students and refer appropriate candidates to you - at no cost and on your terms.  You need not organize a formal program, although we would be happy to assist you in that effort.  We recruit, pre-screen, and place students throughout the year in part-time, full-time, seasonal, temporary, and summer positions.  We ask that you provide a supervised work/learning environment and complete an evaluation of the student at the conclusion of the work period.

While some students will accept an unpaid internship and "earn" academic credit,  you will maximize your chances of success by offering students a competitive wage.  Just ask us for an idea of pay rates/ranges.

How do I list an entry-level or full-time position and/or interview candidates?

There are a number of options and services:

• You may list a position by e-mailing or faxing your requirements to us. Let us know what skills and prior experience the position requires. You may e-mail your position description to JHurley2@spc.edu.. Our fax number is (201) 761-6401. Or simply post your position on our web site using the easy to fill out form (click here to access job posting page). Upon your request, we will forward the resumes of appropriate candidates. You have the option of interviewing them at your location or at our office.
• Our On-Campus Recruitment Program is another option; contact Enzo Fonzo for more details.

How Do I Find the College and the CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING & Career Services?

The hub of Saint Peter's College is located at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Jersey City and is accessed easily by car and public transportation.  The Directions page can help guide you to our Jersey City campus.

The Center is housed in Henneberry Hall, 104 Glenwood Avenue. If you'd like to make a campus visit, (and we'd be delighted to meet with you), just call us in advance at (201) 761-6400 so that we can mark our calendars and reserve a parking space for you.

Should you find it more convenient to meet with us at your location, we’d be happy to schedule a visit!