Recruit Top Talent at Merrimack College

Whether you represent a Fortune 1000 company, a non-profit organization or a small business, the O’Brien Center for Career Development is here to help you meet your recruiting goals. We work closely with you to create relevant opportunities for your organization to interact with qualified candidates. As you look to attract new talent, below are a few of the ways that you can engage with Merrimack College students and alumni:

			Hire Our Students

You can use Handshake to post a variety of positions including Internships, Co-Ops, field experiences, part-time and full-time jobs. Paid and unpaid positions are eligible to be posted on Handshake.
If you would like to discuss building a new or expanded internship or co-op program, please connect with our Employer Engagement team to learn more. If you have questions about what you should title your open positions, pay rates for your interns/co-ops, or something more, please reach out to employers@merrimack.edu.

			On-Campus Engagement Opportunities

We are excited to be offering in-person engagement opportunities for the 21-22 Academic Year.
Attend a Career Fair.
Attend a Networking Event.
Attend the Professional Development Retreat. 
Or arrange another opportunity by emailing us at employers@merrimack.edu.

			Interview Our Students

The Employer Engagement team at Merrimack is prepared to assist you with your interviews. We can help facilitate virtual or on-campus interviews using Handshake.
The steps are easy:

1. Have a Handshake account.

2. Create an Interview Schedule. 

3. A member of our team will confirm the details with you and how we can strategically engage with you to make your interview successful.

			Using Handshake

Handshake is how we allow companies to post job/internship/volunteer experiences, track applicants, register for career fairs, schedule on-campus interviews, and much more. We recommend bookmarking the Handshake homepage for easy access in the future. We strive to approve organizations and open positions in a timely manner, usually within 1-3 business days, when the college is open.
Employers can create a user profile to connect to an existing or new employer account.
Access Handshake Here.

			Virtual Engagement Opportunities

Students are actively utilizing online resources and social media this year. Explore our virtual engagement opportunities available to promote your company’s brand, and engage with our student body.

			Frequently Asked Questions

Now that you’ve had a chance to look around our website and offerings, we hope that you are considering how best to interact with Merrimack. Below you will find the best contact information depending on the type of request you are looking to make. If in doubt, call our main office at (978) 837-5480 or email employers@merrimack.edu to be directed to the appropriate staff member.
View full list of FAQs.