Why hire a Soka Student?

The result of Soka’s program of rigorous study and self-exploration is graduates who are uniquely prepared to enter the global workforce. They are capable, career-ready, and uniquely qualified, possessing these outstanding skills:

  • Global perspective
  • Critical/Systemic Thinking
  • Oral/Written Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Leadership/Teamwork/Collaboration

Soka’s Career Development Office is ready to help connect your organization with smart, well-rounded people you will want to meet - and hire. We offer employers:

Free job postings - Our free online job board, Handshake allows you to post job and internship openings, receive student and alumni resumes, and contact applicants to schedule interviews. Creating an account that opens doors to qualified Soka applicants is quick and easy. (https://joinhandshake.com/employers/)

Schedule and present an Information Session - Inform students about your company and potential career or internship opportunities by scheduling an Information Session on campus. Tell us your availability - we’ll take care of the details.

Conduct interviews on-campus - We can help you recruit Soka students and alumni for jobs and internship openings and schedule them for on-campus interviews.

Attend our Career Fairs - Employers are invited to recruit qualified Soka students at our Spring Career Fair. To receive Care Fair invitations, register on Handshake (https://joinhandshake.com/employers/)

Let’s get to know each other - Soka Career Development prides itself on offering its students highly informative, interactive and relevant programs. We host new workshops and events every month and work closely with employers to ensure participants have access to industry experts. If you care to co-facilitate career-based workshops, be a featured speaker, or sponsor a visit to your facility for a tour, let us know. Tell us about your talent needs and opportunities for Soka to partner with you!

International students are eligible to work in the US with a Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization, which is administered by SUA. Beyond a standard offer of employment letter noting the internship start and end dates, there are no additional fees, paperwork, or recruitment documentation required of employers. Once an offer has been made, international students can start the CPT authorization process through our office and may begin working after the official authorization has been issued. Once initiated, the CPT authorization process typically takes 2-3 weeks to complete.

Reach out to our career office directly to help streamline your efforts at finding the right fit for your position.

To ensure that all college students have equal access to meaningful careers. (https://joinhandshake.com/employers/)

Soka University is 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. (https://info.parkerdewey.com/soka/featured)

Get In Touch

For more information, please contact Director Jonathan Wray

Director of Career Development & Internships
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