Job Postings
All available on-campus positions are posted on our job posting platform called Handshake. Open positions must be posted on Handshake for at least 5 days. All Pepperdine students have access to Handshake and use it to search for student employment positions. Please see the guide below for step-by-step instructions on how to use Handshake:
Employers
Best Practices for Posting a Position:
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Create a job descripition with the following information:
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Description of Job (be sure to include/week you expect students to work)
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Qualifications
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Pay rate/hour
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Is Job for Federal Work-Study, Pepperdine Work Program, or Department Pay?
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Contact information
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Post your job descripition on Handshake to advertise your department's job openings.
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On the job posting, please ask applicants to submit their resumes and hour availibilities.
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We encourage departments to interview applicants to determine if applicants are a good fit for your department. This will also give students the opportunity to practice their job interview skills.
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Once you have selected student employees, send job offer either via email or telephone to each candidate. Be sure to follow-up with students who were not selected. Example of a Regret Email.
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Send your final applicant a formal offer by email and/or phone.
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Expire your position on Handshake once the position has been filled.
Need assistance with your job posting? Please email student.employment@pepperdine.edu or kate.suriyatip@pepperdine.edu