All employers who post internships, jobs, or events to Handshake must agree to abide by these policies below, set by the Center for Professional Development (CPD) & Dartmouth Engineering (Thayer Career Services).
Employers engaging with and using the services of the Center for Professional Development and/or Thayer Career Services, whether on campus or virtually, must abide by the Equal Opportunity Employment and Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. Additionally, the Center for Professional Development adheres to the Principles for Ethical Professional Practice as defined by the National Association of Colleges & Employers.
All employers who schedule virtual or in-person events or interviews directly with the CPD must also agree to abide by these policies below. We’re happy to review these with you.
JOB/INTERNSHIP POSTING POLICIES
We do not accept:
- Opportunities that discriminate in any manner on the basis of sex, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, veteran status, or genetic information.
- Third party recruiters who cannot disclose the employer they represent, who share or sell job seeker personal data without consent of the job seekers, and/or who charge job seekers for the use of their services
- Franchise opportunities
- Pyramid Schemes and/or multi-level marketing companies
- Opportunities where applicants must pay a fee or an initial investment
- Opportunities that are “commission-only”
- Opportunities where there may be a concern for student safety
- Employers offering internships that do not provide a learning environment supported by supervision for their interns
- Employers who do not have an established website or cannot provide business filing documentation in their state of origin
- Opportunities where hiring contact does not have a phone number or an email address that reflects the organization’s name, unless this information is verified
- Employers that seek to hire students as ambassadors, interns or representatives to promote and/or sell products/services to students and staff.
The CPD and Thayer Career Services reserves the right to determine which postings are appropriate for students and may discontinue access for an employer account at any time.
UNPAID INTERNSHIPS
Employers are responsible for understanding the labor laws around unpaid internships as outlined by the Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act.
INTERNSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT
If an organization’s internships require academic credit, please be clear in your description so students can connect with appropriate campus contacts to see if the opportunity allows for them to receive academic credit. There is no guarantee students will be able to receive academic credit for an internship through Dartmouth, and the responsibility is upon students to explore their eligibility.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Employers who participate in our recruiting program agree to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Principles for Professional Practice and should be prepared to share examples of their initiatives and practices, as requested.
EVENTS
All events facilitated by our office must be inclusive. Please refer to the information under “Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion”.
ATTENDANCE
At Dartmouth College, we require all employers hosting events to report student attendance to help monitor engagement and enhance the event experience for both employers and students. By utilizing a sign-in sheet, employers can also collect student contact information, fostering connections with individuals who may be interested in future opportunities.
EMPLOYER REPRESENTATIVES
Recruiters should always be trained in professional interviewing standards and protocols. They need to be professional and refrain from exclusive or inappropriate behavior.
TESTING
We encourage employers to educate students on any testing or assessments that are part of the recruiting process, ensuring they understand the nature of the test, how results are stored and used, and an opportunity to request accommodation if needed. Students must be notified of testing at least two business days in advance.
INTERVIEW SCHEDULING
First round interviews held on-campus will take place in the CPD and are scheduled via Handshake. Changes to the schedule can be made by contacting the CPD. We also offer virtual interview scheduling. Subsequent interviews are scheduled directly by employers. Interviews should NOT be held in hotel bedrooms. Employers must offer flexibility in scheduling 2nd round interviews, in consideration of students’ academic schedules, and offer a minimum of 2 dates UP FRONT. A minimum of 3 full business days lead time is required between notification and actual out-of-town interviews at employer’s site (e.g. Thurs. night for following Wed.). Interviews must not be scheduled during reading & exam periods or during major religious holidays (see our Holy Day Calendar). Contact srs@dartmouth.edu to book.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol should not be part of the recruitment process. This includes ALL events.
RECRUITING PROGRAM FEES
Venue fees may apply for on-campus recruiting. All virtual recruiting is free of charge (We post, promote, and schedule these for employers. Employers provide the link to students). All organizations should contact srs@dartmouth.edu to book.
OUTREACH & PROMOTION
Interested in promoting a job, internship or event to our students? Email srs@dartmouth.edu to plan your promotion with an Employer Relations team member. We have several options to support your outreach (click each option for more information):
- Feature a link to your job, internship or event.
- Employer spotlight: features an overview of your organization + jobs and internships you are currently hiring for.
- CPD Employer Partners should check their benefits package to see the # of emails your sponsorship offers – fees will not apply to your organization.
- All Employers:
- We must have one week advance notice for your email promotion.
- One email per event, two emails per term – emails are sent two weeks apart to avoid over-promoting.
- $50 per email promotion – employers will be sent an invoice via Handshake.
- The CPD does not allow mass emails; promotions must be filtered by at least 2 class years and/or 2 industry interest areas.
- Fees waived for Nonprofit, Government & Startup organizations but all other policies apply.
- The CPD does not have an option for an employer to mass email an entire class year or the entire student body.
- The CPD reserves the right to decline an employer’s request to promote opportunities.
OFFERS
Employers participating in the recruiting program have agreed to comply with the deadlines below. If you have a question about an offer, please contact us at srs@dartmouth.edu. We are here to help you!
Entry-Level Offers: Deadline for Student’s Decision on Offer
- Offers for 2025 or 2026 start date – 2 weeks from date of formal offer
Internship Offers: Deadline for Student’s Decision on Offer
- Minimum of 2 weeks from date of offer
- Summer 2026 Internship Offers:
-August 26, 2025 or 2 weeks from date of offer, whichever is LATER
Any policy violation may result in an employer’s inability to participate in future On Campus Recruiting seasons. The extent and duration of the pause will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT Dartmouth College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all its students. For that reason, Dartmouth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status in access to its programs and activities, and in conditions of admission and employment. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and constitutes a violation of Dartmouth’s equal opportunity policy. Additionally, students with documented learning disabilities have the same legal entitlements as students with other types of disabilities and are entitled to reasonable accommodations as appropriate. All employers participating in Dartmouth’s recruiting program, including interview programs and online job postings, are required to abide by this policy. Participation in Dartmouth’s recruiting program constitutes an affirmation that your organization’s stated commitment to equal opportunity is in all aspects consistent with Dartmouth’s above-quoted policy.