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Services for Employers

Employer Resources

Job and Internship Postings on Handshake

Looking to recruit Simpson students and alumni for your open opportunities? Handshake is a free, easy-to-use solution for your on-campus recruitment needs. Creating an employer account will allow you to post your part-time, full-time, and internship opportunities for Simpson students and alumni to view.

If you are already a Handshake user, please add Simpson College as a school. If not, please create an account and then add Simpson College. Once your request to add us has been approved, you can begin sharing your positions and events with our students. Ready, set, recruit!

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Career Events and On-Campus Recruitment Opportunities

Our office hosts a variety of events throughout the year. In addition to attending our major recruiting events, we are happy to help your organization set up information sessions, promotional tables, or on-campus interviews. If you have questions about our events or would like assistance setting up a visit to campus, please contact us at careers@simpson.edu.

Simpson College Career Development is excited to launch a Career Closet to support our students in preparing for job interviews and professional networking opportunities.

With spring and summer cleaning in full swing, now is a perfect time to go through your closets and consider donating any gently used professional clothing or accessories you no longer need. Donations are welcome now through the end of September.

We are seeking donations of current, inclusive, clean, and gently used professional items—no holes, stains, or excessive wear, please. Professional clothing may include

  • blazer/suit jackets
  • dress pants & skirts, including khakis
  • button-down shirts, blouses, sweaters, cardigans, & polos
  • professional dresses
  • dress shoes (flats, heels, loafers)
  • belts, ties, & jewelry

Donations can be dropped off at Simpson College Career Development (Kent Campus Center, 2nd floor: 701 N. C St., Indianola, IA 50125) on Wednesdays (8 AM-4 PM) and Fridays (8 AM-11:30 AM). If these times do not work for you, please email Kelsey Bolton (Director of Career Development) at kelsey.bolton@simpson.edu to schedule a time and location. 

Every item donated will help our students feel confident and prepared as they take on interviews, internships, and networking opportunities. Students will be invited to “shop” from the collection at no cost and keep the clothing they select—just one more way we’re working to break down barriers to success. If we have leftover clothing after our fall career events, it won’t go to waste! We’re planning a spring event series specifically for graduating seniors who are job-hunting and preparing for life after college. Those extra items will help us continue to support their transition into the professional world.

💳 Prefer to help in another way? We’re also accepting monetary or gift card donations, which we’ll use to purchase items in sizes or styles that may be missing from the donations we receive. These can also be dropped off at Career Development or mailed. Please include your name and address with these donations, as it is needed by the college. 

For gift card donations, please select stores that sell professional clothing.

Let’s come together to make a difference—clean out those closets and help empower students to take on professional opportunities!

Thank you for your support.

Internship Support

Simpson has a strong commitment to internship experiences which integrate classroom learning with hands-on professional experiences in the world of work. Whether you are looking to create a new internship or promote an existing opportunity, we can provide you with individualized assistance with all your internship needs. Please reach out to careers@simpson.edu to share your opportunities, set up a conversation, or ask questions.

Career Development Staff