Connect with Students at UM
As Montana's flagship university we set a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments, and scientific exploration. Our students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the trades, liberal arts, sciences, graduate and postdoctoral study, and professional training. Connect with our diverse, experienced, hardworking, and academically talented students when recruiting for your candidates.
Connect with Our Students
UM’s employer and student job portal, Handshake is a free platform that helps employers connect with students and Alumni from the University of Montana. In Handshake, employers can: post jobs and internships, register for events and career fairs, and use the platform’s powerful applicant filtering.
Create a Handshake AccountHandshake Login
Handshake Guide (PDF)
Check out our video: How to Create an Employer Handshake Account and Connect with University of Montana
Career fairs are a traditional and impactful way to connect with students on campus. We host a wide variety of fairs, both broad and niche, to try and connect a diverse population of employers and students.
Check out all ou our upcoming fairs on our Events page.
The University Center (UC) is where you’ll find a steady flow of student foot traffic. By tabling in the UC, you are gaining exposure to students in a fairly informal setting.
To reserve a table, email winter@umontana.edu with the following information:
- Preferred Date (primary and secondary)
- Time range (We recommend 11a-2p)
- The name of your Employer Handshake account (if you don’t have an account, we will help get you set up!)
Throughout the year, ELCS plans and hosts several opportunities for employers to participate in workshops or panels for students. The content or purpose of each workshop or panel can vary widely, but they provide an excellent opportunity to connect with students in a smaller, more intimate setting on a specific topic. If you are interested in learning more about upcoming workshops or panels, or would like to host your own, please email bianca.winter@umontana.edu
We are excited to highlight an opportunity for our corporate and nonprofit partners to offer short-term, professional, paid work experiences to current students through Micro-Internships. Through Micro-Internships, students can demonstrate their skills, explore career paths, and develop their professional networks. Unlike a traditional internship, these paid opportunities typically range from 10 to 40 hours of work, and most can be completed remotely. Not only does this help the students, but it allows you as employers to get immediate support and enhance your company’s pipeline for future interns and new hires.
For more information check out our page in partnership with Parker Dewy.