Register for Campus Recruiting
Campus Recruiting provides organizations with the opportunity to engage with students through interviews, resume collections, coffee chats, resume reviews, and more, either virtually or in person, in a one-on-one or small group setting. This program is available during the Fall and Spring semesters and is open to students from all majors seeking full-time salaried positions and paid internships.
Campus Recruiting utilizes Handshake to collect resumes from qualified candidates and to coordinate meetings through Handshake’s time scheduling feature. Participation in this program is complimentary for employers.
“Despite a change to the virtual recruiting environment and being a new Recruiter this school year, the Career Center has been a great resource to connect with USC students [through Campus Recruiting].”– Peace Corps
“I think [Campus Recruiting] is one of the most organized and best run programs. The Career Center is responsive and very helpful.”– Simon-Kucher & Partners
Fall 2025 Campus Recruiting Dates
- September 3 – November 21, 2025
- Registration Begins: June 2, 2025
Spring 2026 Campus Recruiting Dates
- January 21 – April 24, 2026
- Registration Begins: November 3, 2025
To request a virtual or in-person interview schedule, log into Handshake and click on the interviews option under the “Meet” tab, or email the Employer Engagement team.
Campus Recruiting Set-Up Instructions
If you do not have a Handshake account, sign up for an employer account. Detailed instructions for the Employer registration process can be found here.
- Once your Handshake profile is completed and the account approved, you can request an interview schedule via the Interviews tab to conduct virtual or in-person interviews or recruitment-based meetings.
- Click on “Interviews” → “Request Interview Schedule” → Complete the required fields
- Make sure to select USC Career Center under “Career Center” field.
- Learn how to set up On-Campus Recruiting through Handshake.
If recruiting MBA students only, contact the Marshall Graduate Career Services Center.
If recruiting Engineering students only, contact Viterbi Career Connections.
Coffee Chats
Coffee Chats offer organizations the opportunity to connect with students in a more casual, one-on-one or small group setting. These meetings typically range from 20 to 30 minutes and allow you to share information about your organization and available openings.
To ensure you meet your desired student demographic, we ask that you provide preferred qualifications in advance, including degree, major, class year, and visa sponsorship requirements. This allows us to send a targeted invitation to eligible students with instructions on how to sign up. Student signups for Coffee Chats and Office Hours are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once interviews and Coffee Chats are scheduled through Handshake, sessions can be conducted virtually—using your preferred video platform—or in person.
To request a Coffee Chat:
- Click on “Interviews” → “Request Interview Schedule” → Complete the required fields
- Make sure to include “Coffee Chats” in your interview schedule title.
- Attach a job description of what you will be discussing in your chats.
- Include your preferred qualifications.
Office Hours and Location
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm*
*Open at 8:00 am during September 3 – November 21, 2025 and January 21 – April 17, 2026.
USC Career Center
3601 Trousdale Parkway, STU B1
Los Angeles, CA 90089-4897
213-740-9105
recruit@usc.edu
Job Offer Policy
Organizations are responsible for all representations and employment offers made to students by their recruiters. Employment offers should be provided to students in writing and must include key details such as salary, location, benefits, and start date.
No Greeter Policy
Due to space limitations and to ensure a positive experience for all students and employers, the Career Center enforces a no greeter policy.
Employer Brochures and Recruiting Materials
The Career Center requests that employers do not send brochures or printed materials for display. Instead, we encourage organizations to link directly to their websites through their Handshake listings.
For more information about other recruiting policies, review our Recruiting Policies & Guidelines.
How to Recruit USC International Students
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT) – F-1 Students
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) – F-1 Students
- OPT STEM Extension – F-1 Students
- Off-Campus Employment – J-1 Students
International Organizations Recruiting USC Students
International organizations interested in coming to the USC campus for recruiting events must apply for a B-1 Visa and adhere to all guidelines set by the U.S. Department of State. For more information on rules and regulations regarding B-1 travel visas, refer to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service B-1 Temporary Business Visitor’s page. Contact the Employer Engagement team for any additional questions.
