Write a Job Description That Will "Hook" Students
Think of a job description as a “snapshot” of a job. The job description needs to communicate clearly and concisely what responsibilities and tasks the job entails, the key qualifications of the job – the basic requirements (specific credentials or skills) – and, if possible, the attributes that underlie superior performance.
The Best Way to List Your Description in Career Net
Creating an account in NYIT Career Net is easy: Self-select a user name and password. Once you've logged in, you will be prompted to find your organization (if we have current jobs from your company in our system) and complete your employer contact profile. You may begin adding jobs immediately, but your jobs will be listed as "Pending" and invisible to students until an Office of Career Services staff member reviews and approves them. This takes one to two business days.
Please download and read the NYIT Career Services Employer Policy to find out about our expectations regarding recruiting at NYIT. If you have trouble logging into NYIT Career Net, you may also download our NYIT Career Net Employer Guide for useful tips, or e-mail careernet@nyit.edu for the Office of Career Services.
"Try Before You Buy" by Hiring Interns
Many companies view internships as a long-term hiring strategy, a way to try out potential candidates for permanent employment once they graduate. If you'd like to pursue this strategy, it's best if your internship:
- is structured to be as much like a "real job" as possible, with a clear path to a permanent position after graduation (e.g., an intern hired as a marketing assistant can potentially be hired as a marketing manager),
- is a paying position, with pay increases offered if students choose to return for a second internship and then after graduation
- features hands-on projects designed to develop the student's skills to a professional level.
- If you'd like to explore this strategy for your intern program, please feel free to e-mail the Office of Career Services at careernet@nyit.edu for more tips on how to maximize your long-term investment in NYIT students.
Hiring International Students as Interns
Contrary to popular belief, it's very easy to hire foreign students (PDF) studying in the United States on F1 and J1 visas. These visas allow students to work for a U.S. employer legally under a provision called "practical training," provided the student meets certain requirements of the academic department. There is no special paperwork required for the employer, and no "sponsorship" is necessary.