Job Posting Guide for Handshake

Ready to recruit Chatham students? We invite you to post internship and job opportunities easily through Handshake, our online career management platform. By posting your positions on Handshake, you will be reaching thousands of undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni from Chatham University.

Posting Guide for Handshake

Requirements for Approval in Handshake

Responsibilities

  • A robust job description includes at least 3 specific tasks or job responsibilities (an organization description is not a job description)

  • Don’t assume applicants know what the position entails, especially when your target audience is students

  • Clear responsibilities give potential candidates an accurate understanding of the position, leading to more enthusiastic applicants and less employee turnover

Qualifications

  • A strong job description includes a minimum of 2 clear qualifications so applicants can assess if they are qualified (i.e., applying for the position is worth their time and the employer’s time)

  • Examples of these qualifications include prior work experience, education, technical skills or transferable skills (e.g., communication, teamwork, time management, etc.)

Most Common Job Posting Mistakes

  • Inaccurate job roles in Handshake: accurate jobs roles help students see your job in their search results and jobs feeds 

  • Opening the positions 'all majors' and 'all years' in Handshake

  • Vague or generic job description

  • Only listing qualifications and not describing responsibilities/tasks, or vise versa

  • Having descriptions that are either too lengthy/complex or too short; it should be both concise and complete

  • Describing the company rather than the job

  • Using confusing job titles meant to draw attention, but which do not accurately describe the position

  • Poor formatting including long paragraph blocks, difficult-to-read font, and/or no sub-headings

  • Using specific terms internal to the company

  • Grammar or spelling mistakes

Example Job Posting

Position: Sustainability Intern

Job summary

We're looking for a detail oriented and perspective sustainability in turn to join our team. This role will involve supporting our sustainability initiations, coordinating research, and assisting in the implementation of eco-friendly practices. Pay range $15.00-$20.00.

Responsibilities

  • Research and analyze sustainability trends, practices, and technologies.

  • Assist in developing and implementing sustainability programs.

  • Help conduct environmental impact assessment and data collection.

  • Support the creation of reports and presentations on sustainability efforts.

  • Assist in organizing educational events and outreach programs.

  • Contribute innovative ideas to enhance our sustainability efforts

Requirements

  • Enroll in a college program related to environmental studies, sustainability, or a related field.

  • Passionate about environmental conservation and sustainable practices

  • Strong research and analytical skills

  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a team.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

How to apply

Submit your resume along with your cover letter to Handshake highlighting your interest in sustainability and how your skills align with this role.