{"id":148,"date":"2011-06-07T17:12:27","date_gmt":"2011-06-07T21:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/nick\/employers\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T19:49:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T23:49:43","slug":"employers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/employers\/","title":{"rendered":"For Employers: Recruiting at Bates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Bates Center for Purposeful Work strives to prepare students for the rigors, realities, and rewards of a meaningful career. We partner with employers of all sizes, from small nonprofits to multinational corporations, to match their needs to the skills and abilities of our students.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To post jobs or internships for access by our students, employers are requested to utilize the <\/span>Handshake<\/span><\/a> platform. If you would like to explore targeted strategies for reaching Bates students with your opportunities, email <\/span>Hoi Ning Ngai<\/span><\/a> with the Employer Engagement team at the Bates Center for Purposeful Work at <\/span>hngai@bates.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We expect all employers who recruit at Bates, including through Handshake, to review and abide by our <\/span>recruiting expectations, guidelines, and policies<\/span><\/a>, including those regarding unpaid internships.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Recruit Bates students and recent graduates<\/b><\/h3>\n\t\t
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Post your opportunities to <\/span>Handshake<\/span><\/a> \u2014 this is the platform utilized by current students as well as recent graduates to identify internship and job opportunities, so it is critical for employers to post here. If you are a Bates alum, parent, or sibling, be sure to let us know at purposefulwork@bates.edu<\/a> because we can note employers and postings as shared by Bates connections on Handshake. Additionally, alumni can post directly to closed LinkedIn groups for <\/span>Bates Alumni and Friends<\/span><\/a>, Boston Bates Business Network<\/a>, New York City Bates Business Network<\/a>, and Bates Washington DC Network<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Hire Bates interns<\/b><\/h3>\n\t\t
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Post your internships to <\/span>Handshake<\/span><\/a> \u2014 this is the platform utilized by current students as well as recent graduates to identify internship and job opportunities, so it is critical for employers to post here. If you are a Bates alum, parent, or sibling, be sure to let us know at purposefulwork@bates.edu<\/a> because we can note employers and postings as shared by Bates connections on Handshake. Additionally, alumni can post directly to closed LinkedIn groups for Bates Alumni and Friends<\/a>, Boston Bates Business Network<\/a>, and New York City Bates Business Network<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more about the <\/span>Bates Purposeful Work Internship Program<\/span><\/a> to raise the visibility of your internships among our students, foster and support professional development opportunities for your interns and managers, and support the overall internship experience within your organization. Bates alumni and parents are especially urged to explore this program and reach out to us with your opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a core employer, email <\/span>Beverly Vari<\/span><\/a> with the Employer Engagement team at the Bates Center for Purposeful Work at bvari@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Visit Bates for recruiting<\/b><\/h3>\n\t\t
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We host employers for on-campus and\/or virtual info sessions, panels, workshops, interviews, and other recruiting events. If you are interested in visiting campus, email <\/span>Hoi Ning Ngai<\/span><\/a> with the Employer Engagement team at the Bates Center for Purposeful Work at hngai@bates.edu<\/a>. She will be in touch with you within 2-3 business days to discuss options for connecting with students on campus.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Connect with Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby students<\/b><\/h3>\n\t\t
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We work closely with our employer engagement colleagues at Bowdoin and Colby to support joint recruitment activities and efforts by employers for top liberal arts students in Maine. If you are interested in connecting with Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby students collectively, <\/span>email <\/span>Hoi Ning Ngai<\/span><\/a> with the Employer Engagement team at the Bates Center for Purposeful Work at hngai@bates.edu<\/a>. She will be in touch with you within 2-3 business days to discuss options for connecting with students across all three institutions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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We work closely with our employer engagement colleagues at schools that are part of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)<\/a> to support joint recruitment activities and efforts by employers for top liberal arts students in New England. If you are interested in connecting with NESCAC students collectively, <\/span>email <\/span>Hoi Ning Ngai<\/span><\/a> with the Employer Engagement team at the Bates Center for Purposeful Work at hngai@bates.edu<\/a>. She will be in touch with you within 2-3 business days to discuss options for connecting with students across all three institutions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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