Still Planning Your 2026–2027 Recruiting Strategy?

Just a quick follow-up as you begin planning for the 2026–2027 recruiting year at Indiana Wesleyan University! 

If you’re hoping to build stronger visibility and meaningful student connections at IWU, now is a great time to begin mapping out your recruiting strategy. Our partners who see the strongest engagement on our campus are typically those who show up consistently throughout the year through fairs, Cove visits, unique events and classroom partnership, advertising, and ongoing relationship-building across industries and disciplines.

We’d love to help you think strategically about the best fit for your goals, hiring needs, and target majors as you plan ahead for the upcoming academic year.

Feel free to reply directly to this email or contact us anytime at lifecallingcareer@indwes.edu to start the conversation. See below for all your option this coming year!

Start with a Strategy! 

Rather than one-off events, we encourage employers to think in terms of bundled engagement:

• Attend a career fair (or two!)
• Pair it with a Cove or academic building recruiting day on the opposite semester

Stay in front of students throughout the year:

• Career Guide Ads — A tangible, high-visibility resource students reference as they explore majors, internships, and next steps
• Flatscreen Advertising — Digital presence in high-traffic campus spaces
• Featured Employer Promotions — Email, social, and virtual platform highlights (only available for our Sponsors and Spring Career Fair Elite Partners!)

These options work best when layered alongside your in-person engagement, reinforcing your presence over time.

Daily Campus Recruiting at The Cove 
The Cove is our central hub for employer–student interaction in the Barnes Student Center.

This is where relationships are built!  We strongly encourage pairing your fair registration with a Cove recruiting day to:

• Deepen connections beyond the career fair
• Increase visibility before or after your visit
• Create interactive, student-centered experiences (resume reviews, mock interviews, conversations, and more)

If you’re hoping to connect more directly with students in a specific field, we can also help you host your visit within an academic building aligned with your industry.  Employers who show up in multiple spaces consistently see stronger pipelines and more meaningful engagement. 

Interested? First step: send us an email at lifecallingcareer@indwes.edu to schedule a day to visit. First come, first serve! Once a date is confirmed, you will complete your reservation with payment here.  

If you hope to recruit Ministry students in particular, you can also reserve the lobby of Noggle, which houses the School of Theology and Ministry. Please email Megan Christensen megan.christensen@indwes.edu for more information.   

Flatscreen Advertising 
Advertise your opportunities on digital screens in the Barnes Student Center. Flatscreen ads run during the academic year (September–April) and are a great way to keep your organization top of mind. 

Purchase your ad (Don’t forget to email the high-resolution image to lifecallingcareer@indwes.edu after purchasing!) 

We’re grateful for the ways you invest in the next generation of professionals, leaders, and world-changers. Let us know how we can support your goals and expand our partnership!  

Have questions? Contact lifecallingcareer@indwes.edu or 765-677-2520.