RECRUITING POLICIES

The Rutgers University – Camden Career Center team provides support to employers in connecting students through Handshake.

Employers interested in posting Part-Time Jobs, Full-Time Jobs or Internships must comply with the Rutgers University Recruiting Policies as outlined below. Employers are also encouraged to review and comply with the National Association of Colleges and Employers NACE Internship Criteria prior to posting.


The following will NOT be approved for posting in Handshake with Rutgers University-Camden.  These programs will also not be permitted in the Rutgers University Camden Internship or Job Fairs:

  • MULTILEVEL EMPLOYERS (ALSO KNOWN AS “PYRAMID EMPLOYERS”) – These include organizations that depend on employees recruiting others to sell products and services on a commission basis.
  • UPFRONT PRODUCT PURCHASE EMPLOYERS These include organizations that require employees to invest their own resources in the purchase of supplies, products, or services to carry out their business.
  • COMMISSION ONLY Employers – Companies that require students to work without a salary. Compensation is based on a commission only status.
  • DOOR-TO-DOOR MARKETING STRATEGIES– “Guerilla” sales requiring cold calls or door-to-door residential or commercial sales will not be approved.
  • RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS: Jobs or internships located at a residential address will not be approved.
  • WORK STUDY PROGRAMS: Work study programs are not promoted through the Rutgers Job and Internship Fair. Please direct work study questions to the department advisor.

Program Policies:  

Confidentiality Policy

  • Resumes, cover letters and any corresponding applicant materials provided to the employer via Handshake will not be shared, posted, or sold to any individual outside of the organization.

Alcohol and Cannabis Policy

  • Students should not be offered, supplied or served Alcohol or Cannabis as a part of their internship program. Serving alcohol to underage individuals is against the law.  Complaints from students experiencing pressure in their workplace to consume Alcohol or Cannabis will be taken very seriously. The college reserves the right to remove any employer as well as remove any job or internship postings connected to Rutgers University.
  • Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
    Rutgers University- Camden prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Posting Steps for Employers

Posting Steps:

  • Companies should post jobs and internships via Handshake. 
  • Complete contact information is required for the internships and/or jobs to be approved.
  • Jobs and Internships may be either Onsite or Virtual.
  • Companies must provide a clear description of the Job or Internship program.
  • Employers are encouraged to review the undergraduate majors and graduate programs as outlined by Rutgers University.
  • Employers may register for Rutgers University Camden Job and Internship Fairs through the Handshake link as supplied through the Rutgers University Career Center Office.

The Career Center reviews and approves the appropriateness of the positions being offered for the populations it serves. The Career Center reserves the right to refuse, deny, and/or remove any employer or posting not meeting with the campus policies.

Helpful Employer Links:

Internship Programs under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Best Practices with Virtual Internships

NACE Internship Criteria

How to Post a Job on Handshake