Virtual Recruiting Opportunities
Various dates & times
As companies navigate recruiting and hiring during the COVID-19 outbreak, many have shifted their recruiting models to online formats such as virtual career fairs and webinars.
As the Office of Alumni & Student Connections learns about free online recruiting opportunities for students, those opportunities will be listed here and on the Opportunities Board.
Employer Coffee Chat with United Way of Thurston County
Wednesday, April 8 from 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Make a hot cup of coffee or tea, get cozy, and get ready to discover opportunities! Join this virtual coffee chat to connect with United Way of Thurston County. This is an opportunity to learn about United Way’s non-profit, mission-driven career opportunities. A presentation about what it’s like to work for their organization, types of jobs, how to apply, and more will be covered, with time for Q&A at the end!
Presentation time: 10:30-11 am
Q&A time: 11-11:15 am
The Job Search During Coronavirus Webinar
Thursday, April 9 at 1 p.m.
This webinar will discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the job search and identify industries that are being impacted. We’ll also cover strategies for networking, applying, and interviewing for positions during this time.
Resume Workshop Webinar
Wednesday, April 15 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m
Prepare for your job search by polishing your resume! You’ll hear from Alumni & Student Connections Director Kevin Andrew, and Human Resources Directors from the Washington State Office of Financial Managment, Emily Beck and Carlene Mealing-Baldwin.
Non-Profit Careers Webinar
Tuesday, April 21 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Hear from Alumni & Student Connections and Rebuilding Hope, about non-profit careers. You’ll learn about the wide range of opportunities available and the benefits of working for a mission-driven organization.
Education Career Fair Lunch + Learn Webinar
Tuesday, April 28 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Prepare for the Virtual Education Career Fair! This webinar will discuss how to connect with employers through a virtual career fair, and provide tips for how to make a great impression.
PLU's Virtual Education Career Fair
Wednesday, April 29
The Education Career Fair has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 29 due to the transition to distance-learning. The event will take place in a virtual (online) format; more information and instructions to come!
This event is for K-12 schools and school districts to connect with PLU students interested in educational careers.
Employer registration is free and is open through April 15: 2020 Education Career Fair Employer Registration
Presidential Receptions
Spring 2020
The reception in Bellevue, WA on April 26 has been cancelled!
Wednesday, June 3, 5:30 pm
The Dubliner, Coleman Terrace
4 F St NW, Washington DC 20001
This is a great opportunity to mingle with alumni while engaging with new university leadership, including PLU’s 14th President Allan Belton!
Connection Events
Spring 2020
April 19 – Portland – Cancelled!
Out of an abundance of caution, we are cancelling the Connection Events due to the coronavirus COVID-19.
Alumni & Student Connections Calendar
Full CalendarAlumni & Student Connections hosts valuable recruiting opportunities for students, recent graduates and alumni to support life-long career development. Please direct inquiries regarding career events to career@plu.edu or call 253-535-7415.