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ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING ORIENTATION The Career Center Towson University 7800 York Road, Suite 206 410-704-2233

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1 ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING ORIENTATION The Career Center Towson University 7800 York Road, Suite 206 410-704-2233 careercentercareercenter@towson.edu

2 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 full-time job or an internship opportunity

3 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 York Road, Suite 206 Towson, MD 21252  (Click here to obtain agreement form)here

4 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 Towson Tigers Today (T3)for a list of employers participating in OCR.

5 Take the First Step Access Your Hire@TU Account Students  All current students already have a Hire@TU account! Log in to your Hire@TU account from the Career Center’s homepage/Hire@TU widget with your TU net ID and password. Alumni  To access Hire@TU, please visit the alumni log in page: https://www.myinterfase.com/towson/Account/LogOn; and sign in using your username and password. https://www.myinterfase.com/towson/Account/LogOn  Alumni who do not currently have accounts, or who have trouble logging in, please contact the Career Center at careercenter.towson.edu to gain access to the system.careercenter.towson.edu

6  Complete your profile including personal data, academics and future plans.  Upload your resume, cover letter and related documents by selecting “My Documents” (a resume review by the Career Center is strongly recommended).

7  To upload a file, select the file to be uploaded by clicking the “Update” button and selecting the document to be uploaded.  Click on the “Upload” button to upload document.

8  After your resume has been uploaded, click “Schedule” then “Qualified Schedules.”

9  You will see a list of all interview schedules that are available for viewing on-line for which you meet the minimum requirements.  Click on the position of interest to you, to learn more information and to request an interview.

10  Click “Request Interview.”

11  Choose your resume document and send. The application deadline is one week prior to the interview date; make sure you apply on time.  Following the application deadline, you will receive an email regarding employer decisions. If your application is accepted, you will be instructed to sign up via Hire@TU for an interview slot on a first-come, first-served basis.

12 Interview Selection Process

13 Preselection  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,” click“My Activity,” then click “Schedules.”

14 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.

15 The Interview

16 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.

17 Interview Strategies  Research the organization. Visit the company’s 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.

18 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.

19 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).

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

21 Tips & Advice 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. www.towson.edu/careercenter

22 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 410-704-4839 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 TU’s main number at 410-704- 2000 or visit the Web site at http://www.towson.edu for information.http://www.towson.edu  Also, please call the Career Center at 410-704-2233 to find out the status of the interviews.

23 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. careercenter@towson.edu We wish you much success in achieving your career goals.


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