A Hampden-Sydney man will begin his career earning more than graduates from other institutions. But we don't just prepare men for successful work; we prepare them for successful lives. We give them the gift of high expectations and the confidence to meet them.

Our Graduate Outcomes prove that "You can do anything with a degree from Hampden-Sydney College."

Forbes and Time's MONEY have included Hampden-Sydney among the top colleges for value and alumni success, and The Wall Street Journal ranks Hampden-Sydney College among the top 10 schools in the nation for career preparation.

We offer students career coaching sessions and weekly workshops to help navigate the journey from exploring a career to finding a job. Schedule an appointment, attend an event, or browse our career resources in Handshake.

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Handshake is the ultimate career recruiting platform for students.

Finding a job and building a career can be daunting. Handshake is here to help. Whether you're looking for an internship, full-time job or don't know where to begin, you can use Handshake to

  • discover employers and opportunities,
  • submit applications,
  • find career education resources, and
  • connect with alumni at Hampden-Sydney College events.

We're actively reaching out to our alumni and friends of the College to post opportunities in Handshake so you can make the most out of your H-SC connections.

Please log in and complete your profile. The more information we know about you, the better we can communicate with you specifically about internships and jobs in the field and location of your choice.

You may opt for the “Single Sign-On” (SSO) option, and enjoy safe, simple access to the platform from any secure identity or device.

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A liberal arts education is an underrated tool in preparing young people to lead in a diverse world. In my first professional jobs, I became keenly aware ... of the benefits of having a broader, more inclusive education than my peers. It gave me a great sense of confidence that allowed me to step up and put myself out there when an opportunity presented itself.

Taylor Smack ‘97, CEO & President, Blue Mountain Brewery, Inc.

Social Media Tools

H-SC on LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/school/25659

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/hsccareers

Twitter: @hsccareers

Instagram: @hsc_careers

Career Fair

Spring Career and Internship Fair - February 20, 2019

If you have a former employer, parent, or family friend interested in recruiting H-SC students, please refer them to Casey Tharpe, Associate Director of Employer Relations. We will have students from Hampden-Sydney College, Sweet Briar College, University of Lynchburg and Randolph College in attendance. Contact the Career Center if you are interested in attending.

Student Registration

Employer Registration

Employer Payment

Sponsorship Registration and Payment

Hire a Tiger

Want to recruit a fellow alumnus or current student?
We’d love for you to create an account on Handshake. If you are new to Handshake, follow the Handshake instructions. If you have a Handshake account, we encourage you to label your job and internship opportunities with the labels, “HSC Alumni Posting”, “Family/Friends of H-SC”, and “Experiential Learning.” If you have trouble labeling your opportunity, email ctharpe@hsc.edu the direct link to the positon, and our office can attach the links for you.

How else can you support our office?
We value contributions of your time and experience to our students. Whether you offer your time for informational interviews, serve as a mentor, or simply give guidance your time and expertise is greatly appreciated. For more information on connecting with current Tigers, contact the Ferguson Career Center at (434) 223-6106.

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Employer Partnership Program

Increased Visitbility, Exclusive Pipeline, Events & Resources

By joining the Employer Partnership Program, your organization can develop a strong brand at Hampden-Sydney College resulting in increased visibility with our highly talented and diverse student population. Our Career Center works with your organization to maximize the impact of campus outreach, visibility, access to students by an exclusive pipeline, and to provide consultation with Career Services staff, university faculty, and administrators.

H-SC Career Services graciously accepts contributions from our valued employers to help support the important programs and services we offer to students. Through the Employer Partner Program, employers can make a significant impact on our career development resources.

Employer Partnerships Program

Handshake HELP

How do I access Handshake?
Sign in to Handshake  with your Hampden-Sydney user ID and password. We encourage you to complete your profile in order in order to get the best job recommendations, messages, and events that matter to you.

How do I learn the new system?
Handshake has a number of tutorials and a great support team. Below are quick resources to help you get started with Handshake.

What do I do if some of my profile information is incorrect?
Much of your information is brought over from the our databases, which comes straight from the Registrar. We recommend connecting with the Registrar's office to be sure your information is correct. For additional questions, please contact  career@hsc.edu.

How do I find events and information sessions in Handshake?
Information sessions and career workshops can be found by clicking "Events" from the lefthand menu. Career fairs can be found by clicking "Fairs" from the lefthand menu.

 

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Student Experience

What are you doing this Summer?
Let us know about your internship, job, or summer experience!

Student Experience

Andrew Howell '20

Hampden-Sydney’s Cycling Club president Andrew Howell '20 united the campus community in raising over $5,000 to buy new bikes and helmets to reward hard-working students at Prince Edward County Middle School.

Andrew Howell '20

Ferguson Career Center

Director of the Ferguson Career Center, Stephanie Joynes
sjoynes@hsc.edu

Associate Director of Career Education, Annie Jones
ajones@hsc.edu

Associate Director of Employer Relations, Casey Tharpe
ctharpe@hsc.edu

Assistant Director of Career Education, Vince Decker
vdecker@hsc.edu

Administrative Manager, Emily Fulcher
efulcher@hsc.edu

Brown Student Center
P.O. Box  607 | Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943 
(434) 223-6106 | Fax (434) 223-6347
career@hsc.edu

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