IU EMPLOYER RELATIONS
Where companies and students unite.

Collaborate with IU International University of Applied Sciences to attract and retain tomorrow’s talents today. Become our partner now.

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Empower your workforce with IU's brightest minds

Welcome to IU Employer Relations. We connect forward-thinking organizations with more than 150,000 qualified students to enhance your recruiting efforts, strengthen your employer brand, and drive innovation through collaborative research and development. Discover the benefits of partnering with IU to transform your organization and gain a competitive advantage in your industry. Contact us today to explore new opportunities! 

Recruiting

Attract top talent by presenting your company, posting your job opportunities and accessing our extensive student database. Connect directly with qualified candidates and streamline your hiring process to find the best fit for your team. 

Employer Branding

Boost your brand by engaging with our students, e.g. via our Career Service Center (Handshake), networking events or a company visit. Connect with top talent and showcase your company's unique values and opportunities to potential employees. 

Research and development

We facilitate collaboration between students and employers, creating a vibrant environment for research and development initiatives such as dissertations, workshops, and hackathons. These opportunities enable both academia and industry to grow and succeed together. 

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IU – Your strong partner

IU International University of Applied Sciences is one of the most innovative providers of higher education programmes for students and companies. We enable our students to achieve the best possible study results through customized offers and technological support, based on the current state of research and teaching as well as our decades of experience. Within the IU cooperation, we support our employer partners individually in the successful implementation of their goals. 

IU International University at a glance:

  • Over 150,000 students 
  • Over 200 Bachelor, Master and MBA programs 
  • Over 130 contemporary specializations such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence or E-Commerce 
  • Over 30 locations in Germany and a globally accessible virtual campus 
  • Over 650 experienced professors, lecturers and staff 

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Over 83%

of our graduates find a job related to their degree within six months of graduation.

Over 78%

of hiring managers who are familiar with IU consider our graduates and students to be attractive candidates for recruitment.

Over 90%

of companies that have hired IU graduates are satisfied with their performance.

Convinced to become an IU Employer Partner?

At IU, we value strong partnerships with companies eager to recruit top talent. By becoming an IU Employer Partner and utilizing our Handshake platform, you gain direct access to our diverse and qualified student and alumni network, facilitating efficient recruitment and valuable networking opportunities. 

Why Partner with IU on Handshake? 

  • Broad Student Reach: Access a large pool of talented students from diverse academic backgrounds. 
  • Targeted Job Postings: Post job opportunities tailored to specific student groups, ensuring you connect with the right candidates. 
  • Comprehensive Employer Profiles: Enhance your company’s visibility with detailed employer profiles and branding opportunities. 
  • Direct Communication: Connect directly with students through messages and event invitations, making your recruitment process more efficient.

Register for IUs Perfect Match

As part of our Handshake offerings, we invite you to participate in IUs Perfect Match, a virtual Speed Matching event designed to connect you with highly qualified students. This event, found under Career Fairs on Handshake, provides a focused and efficient recruiting process, allowing you to engage with top talent in 15-minute interviews. 

Benefits of IUs Perfect Match: 

  • Efficient Candidate Selection: Quickly identify the best candidates for your open positions through targeted, short interviews. 
  • Enhanced Employer Branding: Present your company directly to motivated students and strengthen your employer brand within the IU community. 
  • Maximize Your Recruitment Efforts: Since the event is online, you can easily fit the 15-minute interview slots into your existing schedule, making the most of your available time. 

Regular Opportunities: IU's Perfect Match is a recurring event, providing you with regular opportunities to connect with fresh talent throughout the year.

Sign up today on Handshake to become an IU Employer Partner and secure your spot at our upcoming career fairs, including IUs Perfect Match. 

Register for the IU Career Talk

The IU Career Acceleration Solutions Team is offering companies the opportunity to present themselves in an exclusive one-hour event, which will be accessible directly to IU students and alumni. These events will take place every Tuesday at 5:00 PM (CET) online. 

  • Employer Branding: Strengthen your brand awareness among students by showcasing your company culture and values.  
  • Efficient Recruitment: Meet potential candidates in a dedicated session. 
  • Targeted Outreach: Connect with students from specific disciplines that match your hiring needs. 
  • Direct Student Engagement: Engage with students directly through presentations, Q&A sessions, and interactive discussions. 

Companies are welcome to schedule an appointment for our Career Talk through MS Bookings. We kindly ask for your understanding that, in some cases, we reserve the right to decline bookings due to organizational reasons. 

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Have any questions?

Contact Julian Y. Haouchet, IU Employer Relations Team

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