Hire a Tommie

Whether you’re a hiring manager, an alum in a leadership role, or a recruiter seeking strong talent, Tommies are prepared, motivated and ready to contribute.

Students interacting with employers at St. Thomas career fair.

Why Hiring a Tommie Makes an Impact

When you hire a Tommie, you’re investing in values-driven talent that makes a difference.

Students and alumni bring more than just skills to the table. They combine intellectual curiosity, integrity and a passion for purpose with the agility to lead and adapt in today’s evolving workplace. Whether you’re hiring for internships, project-based work or full-time roles, Tommies are prepared, motivated and ready to contribute.

Get started by posting a job or internship on Handshake, the university’s job and internship platform, where you can connect directly with students and recent graduates eager to contribute their skills and talents.

You also can submit a Tommie Network Project on St. Thomas Connect. This program provides students with short-term, career-related experiences focused on seeing an assignment from beginning to completion. Alumni and organizations gain valuable support, access to talent and a fresh perspective while supporting students as they build their professional skill sets.

Why Hire a Tommie?

St. Thomas graduates are more than just qualified candidates—they’re mission-driven professionals prepared to lead and innovate. Employers consistently praise St. Thomas students and alumni for their:

  • Work ethic: Tommies are motivated self-starters who take initiative.
  • Problem-solving skills: Our alumni are critical thinkers who adapt and innovate.
  • Leadership mindset: Our graduates and students are team players with a strong sense of purpose.

Recruiting at St. Thomas

There are many ways to connect with St. Thomas students and alumni. Whether you’re looking to post a job or micro-internship or connect with current students on campus, these platforms make it easy to find talented employees ready to make an impact.

Post on Handshake

Share job and internship opportunities with St. Thomas students through Handshake. As the university's official job board, Handshake allows employers to:

  • Post full-time, part-time and internship positions
  • Connect directly with students and recent graduates
  • Manage applications and schedule interviews

Tommie Network Projects

Do you have a work project on the back burner or a list of “parking lot” projects you are hoping to tackle one day?

Submit a micro-internship through the Tommie Network Projects program. This program provides students with short-term, career-related experiences focused on seeing an assignment from beginning to completion. Alumni and organizations gain valuable support, access to talent and a fresh perspective while supporting students as they build their professional skill sets.

Engage on LinkedIn

Many St. Thomas students and alumni use LinkedIn to explore career opportunities and grow their professional networks. By engaging with the Tommie community on LinkedIn you can:

  • Stay connected
  • Share job opportunities
  • Reach out directly to alumni in your industry

Recruit on Campus

Recruiting on campus is a great way to find engaged, motivated talent while building relationships with future employees. St. Thomas offers several ways to connect on campus, including:

  • Career fairs – meet students exploring job and internship opportunities
  • Employer information sessions – introduce your company to students and answer their questions
  • On-campus interviews – conduct interviews with top candidates in a structured setting

Policies and Guidelines

Please review our Employer Policies and Guidelines about posting positions.