Building Long-Term Partnerships with Gallaudet

The strongest recruiting relationships are built through year-round engagement rather than one-time recruiting events. Employers can engage with Gallaudet through:

• Internship programs and full-time hiring

• Career fairs

• Information and networking sessions

• Mock interviews

• Employer panels

• Alumni engagement

• Classroom presentations

• Job shadowing opportunities

• Mentorship programs

• Case study or project-based learning (collaborating with employers on projects students are studying in class)

Ongoing Employer Support from the Office of Career Success

The Office of Career Success can assist employers with recruiting strategies, internship development, accessibility guidance, interview accommodations, candidate referrals, career fairs and recruiting events, and employer branding opportunities. Specifically:

Before Hiring

• Recruitment and engagement strategies

• Job posting assistance through the Handshake platform

• Internship process guidance

• Networking sessions

During Hiring

• Reasonable accommodations

• Accessibility questions

• Candidate referrals

After Hiring

• Accommodation resources

• Workplace consultation

• Accessibility referrals

• Internship support

• Future recruitment planning

Our goal is to help both employers and students succeed.

Learn ASL

Many employers ask how they can learn basic ASL. While fluency is not required, learning a few signs can help build relationships and demonstrate inclusion. See below for recommended resources:

Lifeprint (ASLU)

Free lessons, dictionary, videos, quizzes, and structured learning.

https://www.lifeprint.com

Signing Savvy

ASL dictionary and vocabulary videos.

https://www.signingsavvy.com

Handspeak

Vocabulary, grammar, culture, and language resources.

https://www.handspeak.com

SignSchool

Free website and app with lessons, quizzes, and vocabulary building.

https://www.signschool.com

The ASL App

Practical mobile app with more than 2,500 signs and phrases.

https://theaslapp.com

Lingvano

Popular app-based ASL learning platform.

https://www.lingvano.com/asl