ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING ORIENTATION

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ON-CAMPUS RECRUITINGORIENTATION

• The Career Center
• Towson University
• 7800 York Road, Suite 206
• 410-704-2233
• careercenter_at_towson.edu

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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

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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 [phone]), 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)

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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_at_TU account to view
  upcoming schedules or check out the Towson Tigers
  Today (T3)for a list of employers participating
  in OCR.

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Take the First Step Access Your Hire_at_TU Account

• Students
• All current students already have a Hire_at_TU
  account! Log in to your Hire_at_TU account from the
  Career Centers homepage/Hire_at_TU widget with your
  TU net ID and password.
• Alumni
• To access Hire_at_TU, please visit the alumni log in
  page https//www.myinterfase.com/towson/Account/L
  ogOn and sign in using your username and
  password.
• 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.

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• 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).

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• 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.

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• After your resume has been uploaded, click
  Schedule then Qualified Schedules.

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• 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.

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• Click Request Interview.

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• 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_at_TU for an
  interview slot on a first-come, first-served
  basis.

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Interview Selection Process
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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_at_TU, click My
  Account, clickMy Activity, then click
  Schedules.

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Application StatusAccepted, Denied, Undecided

• If you are accepted, signup for an interview
  slotgo 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.

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The Interview
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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_at_towson.edu or 410-704-2233 if you
  have questions.
• We wish you much success in achieving your career
  goals.