An exceptional website should reflect a comprehensive university recruiting strategy. This means that it’s inclusive of students at any stage during their college career and not just when they’re ready to apply to full-time positions, gives potential applicants a glimpse into life in that particular organization, and makes the case for why college students and recent grads should be interested in working there

1. Top 10 University
Recruiting Websites
AfterCollege Inc. 98 Battery Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111
PHONE: 877-725-7721 · FAX: 415-263-1307 · www.aftercollege.com · sales@aftercollege.com

2. Top 10 University Recruiting Websites
-An exceptional website should:
-Reflect a comprehensive university recruiting strategy
-Be inclusive of students at any stage during their college
career, not just when they’re ready to apply to full time
positions
-Give potential applicants a glimpse into life in that particular
organization – make a case for why college students and
recent grads should be interested in working there
www.aftercollege.com 2

3. Criteria:
-Is there a dedicated university/student section?
-Does the page contain information on company culture/brand?
-Can potential applicants join a talent community?
-Is there information on scholarships and/or internships?
-Can students find a list of upcoming campus events or the company’s
target schools?
-Bonus: are there photos or videos?
-Bonus: are there links to the company’s social media presence?
www.aftercollege.com 3

4. Categories:
-All Around Awesome
-Terrific Talent Networks
-Spotlight on Scholarships
-Special Features
-Honorable Mentions for Humor
www.aftercollege.com 4

5. All Around Awesome
-The companies in this category just get it. Their websites
hit all the high notes, making it easy for students to connect
and understand why types of roles they could find there.
www.aftercollege.com 5

6. 1. Microsoft
www.aftercollege.com 6

7. 1. Microsoft
Why we like it:
-Scholarship information
embedded on their internships
page
-Includes freshmen and
sophomores in the Explore
Microsoft Program
-Great video content and links
to social media presence in the
JobsBlog section
www.aftercollege.com 7

8. 2. Boeing
www.aftercollege.com 8

9. 2. Boeing
Why we like it:
-Dedicated internships
page
-Upcoming Recruiting
Events
-Info on Scholarships
-Detailed descriptions of
Business, Engineering,
and Information
Technology Career
Foundation Programs
www.aftercollege.com 9

10. Terrific Talent Networks
-These organizations understand that not all students who
visit their websites are ready to apply for jobs or internships
right then and there. That’s why they make it easy for
potential applicants to join their talent communities.
Employers can nurture these relationships and keep
students updated about company happenings and
opportunities.
www.aftercollege.com 10

11. 3. Kaiser Permanente
www.aftercollege.com 11

12. 3. Kaiser Permanente
Why we like it:
-Focus on brand and
talent community
-Calendar of university
events
-Video testimonials
www.aftercollege.com 12

13. 4. Johnson & Johnson
www.aftercollege.com 13

14. 4. Johnson & Johnson
Why we like it:
-Clear, simple explanation
of talent community and
leadership development
programs for graduates in
a range of fields
www.aftercollege.com 14

15. 5. Accenture
www.aftercollege.com 15

16. 5. Accenture
Why we like it:
-Good talent network
-Introduction to
company culture
-Scholarships listed on
internships page
www.aftercollege.com 16

17. Spotlight on Scholarships
-You probably already know that scholarships can be an
excellent tool for getting in front of students early in their
academic careers (way before they’re even ready to apply
for jobs). So if you have a scholarship program, it should
definitely be featured prominently on your university
recruiting pages. The following companies really know how
to show off their scholarships.
www.aftercollege.com 17

18. 6. Xerox
www.aftercollege.com 18

19. 6. Xerox
Why we like it:
-Includes step-by-step
instructions on
how to apply for
scholarships
-Sample résumé, and
a straightforward
online application
process
www.aftercollege.com 19

20. 7. Google
www.aftercollege.com 20

21. 7. Google
Why we like it:
-Clear explanations of
various scholarship
programs
-Great videos of past
recipients
-Straightforward online
applications for some
programs
www.aftercollege.com 21

22. 8. Koch
www.aftercollege.com 22

23. 8. Koch
Why we like it:
-List of all schools where
students are eligible to apply and
links to application
-Fun photos and short bios of
current employees on each page
www.aftercollege.com 23

24. Special Features
-A few companies go above and beyond simply providing
information about their organization and open positions –
some of them employ tools that make it even easier for
students to discover and apply for positions
www.aftercollege.com 24

25. 9. Ernst & Young
www.aftercollege.com 25

26. 9. Ernst & Young
Why we like it:
-Social media
integration
-Detailed description
of hiring process
-Interview insider with
resources for
excelling in job
interviews
www.aftercollege.com 26

27. 10. BP
www.aftercollege.com 27

28. 10. BP
Why we like it:
-Degree matcher lets
student see which
career paths their
major prepares them
for
-Videos about former
interns and current
employees
-Detailed explanation
of application process
-The “Ultimate Field
Trip” competition for
current students
www.aftercollege.com 28

29. Honorable Mentions for Humor
-One element that doesn’t get included enough in most
recruiting pages is personality. We think it’s great when
your content shows off your unique company culture and
sense of humor. While neither of these companies has a
dedicated university recruiting section, we wanted to
include them as examples to prove that recruiting pages
don’t have to be bland and boring.
www.aftercollege.com 29

30. Honorable Mentions for Humor
-Kixeye
-Offers the “Are you one of us?” quiz. In this short video game,
potential applicants indicate whether they view coworkers as “family”,
“stepping stones”, or “potential dates” and if their role during meetings
is best described as “chief doodle officer,” “good listener,” etc.
-Geneca
-Recruiting selection is written in a fun and irreverent tone and
features entertaining videos of “frequently unasked questions” like “Is
there coffee at Geneca?” and “What happens if you forget your key
card?” (Hint: It involves busting a move in front of the receptionist.)
www.aftercollege.com 30

31. Your Turn!
-How does your university recruiting page measure up?
-Make a list of which elements your website is missing –
and create a schedule and plan for incorporating them
-Remember: It does not need to be super fancy (Example:
Employee or intern testimonials can be as simple as a
photograph and a few lines of text)
www.aftercollege.com 31

32. Visit AfterCollege
-Read the full article Top 10 University Recruiting Websites on
the AfterCollege Employer Blog
-Sign up for Free Employer Webinar Series for tips and tricks on
building and improving your University Recruiting program
-Follow us on Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn
-Visit the AfterCollege LinkedIn University Recruiters Page to
discuss University Recruiting with other industry professionals
www.aftercollege.com 32