Posting Jobs and Internships

Handshake is a unique platform that makes connecting employers with students easy! This online career management system, powered by Symplicity, is the first step to Recruiting at the Peay by allowing you to create an account that you can use to post internships, part-time and full-time jobs for your organization. There is NO FEE for employers wishing to post positions exclusively for Austin Peay students and alumni. You have the ability to post and edit as many listings as necessary, and we encourage you to post frequently on Handshake to maximize exposure and brand recognition.

Handshake is the first stop students make when looking for employment or internship opportunities, and the service is free to both students and employers.

Here are some tips for registering on Handshake:

Make sure to complete your Company Profile as completely as possible for students to review
Make sure the email address you provide is your official business email account, such as YourName@YourCompanyName.com
You may also choose to participate in On-Campus Recruiting (Interviewing) and Events such as fairs and information sessions; simply click on the appropriate tabs in Jobs4Govs for further instructions
Must provide proof of adherence to the Equal Employment Opportunity policy

Job Posting Policies

The Office of Career Services reserves the right to determine posting eligibility and delete job postings deemed unsuitable for students/alumni seeking part-time, full-time and internship positions. When submitting postings, please ensure they meet the guidelines below:

Positions which require a charge to the student will not be approved
Job description provided is detailed, clear, and comprehensive
Company/organization must have an active website and company email address
Postings must adhere to our Recruiting Policies

PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to provide Equal Opportunity Employment information during the registration process on Jobs4Govs. All faculty, staff, internal and external employers are required to provide equal opportunity for all employment postings offered for students and alumni of Austin Peay State University. Please reference APSU Policy 6:003 Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination, which addresses the University's policy on equal opportunity, affirmative action and nondiscrimination with regard to employees, applicants for employment, contractors, vendors, and students.