Posting a job

Foster uses two recruiting platforms to help employers reach students:

• Handshake – for Undergraduate and Specialty Master’s students
• GradLeaders – for MBA students

Resources

• Undergraduate Internship Guide – best practices for developing internships
• Handshake Employer Help Center

Need Assistance?

For help posting positions in Handshake (undergraduate/specialty master’s students) or GradLeaders (MBA students), contact:

• Undergraduate and Specialty Master’s: [email protected]
• MBA-specific recruiting: [email protected]

Scheduling Interviews

You can meet Foster students on-campus, virtually, or at your company—we’ll help you connect with candidates who fit your hiring needs. Choose the date, format, and interview length; we’ll handle the logistics.

Schedule virtual interviews through Handshake (for undergraduate and Specialty Master’s students).

Need Assistance?

For support with scheduling on-campus, virtual, or off-site interviews, contact:

• Undergraduate and Specialty Master’s: [email protected]
• MBA-specific recruiting: [email protected]

Hosting an Event

For Undergraduate and Specialty Master’s students

Submit your request through Handshake. You can also inquire in advance with [email protected] for availability or support with room reservations.

Our team will help you choose the right space based on fit and availability (classrooms, conference rooms, or networking spaces). Please note: no tabling is allowed; all events require pre-arranged room reservations.

Recommended On-Campus Times

• Lunch: 12:30 – 1:20 p.m.
• Evening: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• Fridays (no classes)

Space is subject to availability; see the UW Academic Calendar for quarter dates.

To inquire about hosting an event for MBA students, please contact [email protected].

Hiring International Students

Foster international students bring global perspectives, multilingual skills, and adaptability—qualities shaped by succeeding in a new culture and often in a non-native language. They make up 9% of Foster undergraduates and 60% of Specialty Master’s students, and many have prior work experience in global markets.

Benefits for Employers

• Expands your candidate pool to highly qualified, diverse talent.
• Many candidates are eligible to work in the U.S. without immediate visa sponsorship.
• Global organizations can also hire for roles outside the U.S., with Foster’s support in sourcing and virtual interviews.

Note: Visa costs, processes, and availability are often more straightforward than expected—our team can guide you through each step.

U.S. Work Authorization Options

1. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) – For F-1 visa students; part-time during the academic year or full-time in summer after one academic year. No cost to employers.
2. Optional Practical Training (OPT) – Up to 12 months after graduation (most business programs). Certain STEM-designated Foster programs allow a 24-month extension for a total of 36 months of work eligibility.
3. H-1B Visa – Up to 6 years of work authorization for roles requiring at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Employers can petition while a candidate is on OPT for a smooth transition.

Need Assistance?

For guidance on hiring international students and navigating work authorization, contact:

• Undergraduate and Specialty Master’s: [email protected]
• MBA-specific recruiting: [email protected]

Request Resume Books

Foster provides curated resume books to help employers connect with students actively seeking internships or full-time roles.

• Undergraduate resume books are available in April and November, organized by industry and/or major to support summer internship and post-grad hiring. Submit your request here or email [email protected].
• Specialty Master’s resume books are available in September and March (timing varies by program). Request by emailing [email protected].
• MBA resume books may be available on a different schedule. Contact [email protected] for current timelines.

Employer Recruiting Policies

Foster’s recruiting policies ensure a fair, equitable process for both students and employers. Our guidelines align with national best practices (NACE, MBACSEA) and the University of Washington’s standards.

Undergraduate & Specialty Master’s Programs

• Employers must follow the UW Employer User Policy, NACE Principles, and Foster’s offer guidelines.
• Written offers should include job title, pay, terms, contingencies, and an expiration date.
• Two weeks for offer deadlines is typical, though flexibility is encouraged.
• Students are expected to release offers they don’t plan to accept, end job searches after accepting an offer, and avoid reneging.
• Employers must adhere to non-discrimination practices and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

MBA Programs

• Foster MBA Career Management follows MBACSEA Standards and NACE professionalism policies.
• Exploding offers and “on-the-spot” deadlines are discouraged.
• Resumes obtained through MBA resume books or resume drops may only be used for recruiting purposes.
• Offer Guidelines: Must be written and include job title, pay, terms, contingencies, and an expiration date. Students must release unwanted offers, and reneging is strongly discouraged.
• Recommended Timelines:
  • Full-time offers from internship employers: by Nov 30 or 3 weeks after written offer (whichever is later).
  • Full-time offers to 2nd-year MBAs: by Dec 15 or 3 weeks after written offer.
  • Internship offers: by Mar 1 or at least 2 weeks after written offer.
  • Off-cycle offers: at least 3 weeks to respond.

Resources

UW Employer User Policy
NACE Principles
MBACSEA Standards

Need Assistance?

• Undergraduate and Specialty Master’s: [email protected]
• MBA-specific recruiting: [email protected]