ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING ORIENTATION

The Career Center Towson University 7800 York Road, Suite 206 410-704-2233 careercenter@towson.edu

Purpose
Welcome to the On-Campus Recruiting Orientation This orientation will provide you with the necessary skills to successfully participate in the on-campus recruitment program whether you are seeking a job or an internship

Make the Commitment

Review and sign the On-Campus Recruiting Agreement (Note: An agreement form must be filed at the Career Center in order to participate in on-campus recruiting) Fax (410-704-3459), mail or hand deliver the agreement to:
Employer Relations Coordinator The Career Center at Towson University 7800 York Road, Suite 206 Towson, MD 21252

(Click here to obtain agreement form)

Take the First Step Access Your Hire@TU Account

Students All current students already have a Hire@TU account! Log in with your Towson Net ID and password. Log in URL Alumni To access Hire@TU, please visit the alumni log in page: https://www.myinterfase.com/towson/students; and sign in or click the link click here to register! If you have questions, please contact the Career Center at careercenter.towson.edu or 410-704-2233.

Activate your Hire@TU Account

Complete your profile including personal data, academics and future plans. Upload your resume. You may add a cover letter and related documents. If you would employers to review your resume, go to your profile section and select yes to allow employers to view resume and profile and/or publish your resume in the resume book.
Note: You must complete your Profile before you upload your resume and/or search for job and internship opportunities.

The Interview Process Prepare Yourself

You should have your resume reviewed at the Career Center before you upload your resume to apply for a full-time job or internship. Participate in a mock interview session at the Career Center prior to your interview to improve your interview skills. Call 410-704-2233 to schedule an appointment.

Visit the Career Center Web site for additional interview tips and advice.

The On-Campus Recruiting Season Begins

Fall Semester: Late September through November Spring Semester: Late February through April Be sure to log in to your Hire@TU account to view upcoming schedules or check out the Daily Digest for a list of employers participating in OCR.

Begin Your Search

In your Hire@TU account, click Schedules. Select Qualified Schedules to view OCR jobs. Select Future Schedules and click Search to see a list of all positions and companies participating in the current semester.

Click on the Schedule ID# to view and apply for positions.

Continue the Search

Review the job description and requirements. Click Request Interview to apply and send your resume. Application deadline is one week prior to interview date make sure you apply on time.

Interview Selection Process

Employers pre-select students to interview. You must be accepted before you can sign up for an interview slot. You will be notified of your application status via email following the application deadline date. To review your status in Hire@TU, click My Account, clickMy Activity, then click Schedules.

Application Status Accepted, Denied, Undecided

If you are accepted, signup for an interview slot go to My Account, click on My Activity and click on Schedules. Under Pre-selection Activity, click the job title, then click on the Sign-up button and follow the instructions. Sign up as soon as possible to ensure you get the slot you want. If your application is denied, you did not meet the requirements posted in the job description.

Interview Strategies
Research the organization. Visit the companys Web site to learn as much as you can about the organization before the interview Review the job description and be able to articulate your knowledge of the company and how your qualifications match the job Always bring a list of questions to ask.

Dress for Success Wear a Suit!

Dress for the interview: For men: suit, tie, no visible body piercing, minimal cologne, polished dress shoes. For women: pant or skirt suit, moderate make-up, minimal perfume and jewelry, no visible body piercing, closed-toe pumps.

Interview Day
Interviews are held at the Career Center 7800 York Road, Suite 206. Arrive early (10 - 15 minutes). Make sure you allow time for traffic, parking and the unexpected. Bring copies of your resume, transcripts, references and portfolio (if applicable).

Following the Interview

Send a thank-you note. If you were interviewed by more than one person, send each interviewer a thankyou note. Follow-up with the employer. Be persistent, but always remain professional. Continue your job search until you receive an offer.

Tips and Advice on the Interview Process

DO: Interview with employers that truly interest you. When reflecting on a job offer, consider the benefits offered as well as the salary including health insurance, retirement plans and tuition remission. Once accepted, honor the job offer as a contractual agreement with the employer. DO NOT: Interview with employers, just for practice. Continue to interview after accepting a job offer. Renege on a job offer if something better comes along. For more information on the job search process, visit the Career Center Web site at www.towson.edu/careercenter.

What if You Are Unable to Make Your Scheduled Interview?

Call the Career Center at 410-704-2233 two days in advance if you need to cancel your interview. Call the Employer Relations Coordinator at 410-7044839 for follow-up instructions. NOTE: Applicants who do not attend a scheduled interview without proper notice may be removed from the OCR program. In case of inclement weather call TUs main number at 410-704-2000 or visit the Web site at http://www.towson.edu for information.
Also, please call the Career Center at 410-704-2233 to find out the status of the interviews.

Thank You
Thank you for taking the time to learn about the on-campus recruiting and the interview process. Please visit the Career Center or contact careercenter@towson.edu or 410-704-2233 if you have questions. We wish you much success in achieving your career goals.