New to Recruiting at Skidmore?
Skidmore College's Career Development Center utilizes Handshake, an online application
system to connect employers to students. Handshake allows recruiters to create job,
internship and fellowship listings, manage a company profile, and engage with students through
a direct messaging system. New recruiters can request an account by clicking .
Alumni or Parent?
Once a Skiddie, always a Skiddie.
The Skidmore network is a distinguished group of professionals from diverse backgrounds, locations and industries. If you are a Skidmore alumni or parent, (we call you "PALS") we want to hear from you! To let us know you are seeking partnership with our office on recruitment, please email us.
Employer Approval Process
If you are new to recruiting with Skidmore College, please create an employer account with . Prior to your opportunities being shared with Skidmore students, your account must be approved by the Career Development Center. If you have additional questions, please contact our office email.
Important: At Skidmore College, students participate in both paid and unpaid internships. Students may be eligible to receive academic credit for internships which is coordinated through the student's academic department. Students may complete an internship in the summer, fall and spring semesters, or even during winter break. As an employer, it is your responsibility to adhere to the federal government's requirements for unpaid internships, whether or not academic credit is awarded by an educational institution. All for-profit organizations should review the listed on the U.S. Department of Labor's website to learn about the six criteria the government uses in determining if an internship must be paid.
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Please note: Positions will be listed in Skidmore Handshake. Alumni listings will also be posted in the Skidmore College Career Connections LinkedIn group and distributed via email to students and/or alumni.