Career Handbook
7th Edition
On-Campus Recruitment
Each year, a number of employers interview students on campus for a variety of positions. On campus recruitment offers you the opportunity to interview with these organizations throughout the year. See Recruiters on Campus for a current list of employers scheduled to interview on campus.
On campus recruitment is
- An opportunity for formal interviewing.
- An initial interview which may lead to subsequent interviews and a possible job offer with the company.
- One source in the job search process.
To be eligible for on campus recruitment you must:
- Be a UMD student or alum.
- Register with Career Services’ JobLink.
- Have a current resume uploaded to JobLink.
Recruiting checklist
- Review company job requirements and literature.
- Use GoldPASS to sign up for an interview time.
- Some recruiters may pre-select candidates to interview. These recruiters will review the JobLink resumes to decide who they want to interview. If you are pre-selected for an interview by a recruiter, you will be contacted via JobLink to schedule an interview.
Prior to your scheduled interview:
- Attend a Career Services' interview workshop, if offered.
- Research the company thoroughly. Information is available in Career Services and the UMD or public libraries. Visit the employer’s web site to gather up-to-date information.
- Attend company group presentations when offered. If a company schedules an information session prior to their interviewing date, you are expected to attend. This is an opportunity for you to meet with company representatives on an informal basis, learn more about the company, and ask questions before the interview. For the actual interview, be prepared with questions that were not answered at the group presentation. Attending a group presentation is one of the best ways to prepare for an interview and shows the company representatives that you are genuinely interested.
- Career Services supplies interviewers with a copy of your resume from JobLink and, if requested, a copy of your transcript.
- Arrive in Career Services at least 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled interview time. A twenty-four hour notice is required to cancel an interview.
- Continue to sign up for additional interviews.
After your interview:
- Write the recruiter a thank you letter. Addresses are available at Career Services.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the on-campus recruitment process, contact the Career Services recruitment coordinator.
Employer procedures
Participants in the job search process, whether involved in on-campus recruitment or individual searches, should be aware of and prepared for hiring procedures which have been adopted by many organizations. These procedures include: drug use screening, personality assessments or inventories, non-disclosure statements and "loyalty" contracts (with time requirements).
There are few "standard operating procedures" with respect to these issues. If you are concerned about any of them, you should discuss the procedure with the prospective employer. Some organizations have made their policy statements available to Career Services. Specific policy and practice questions should be directed to the hiring firms. The Career Services staff is available to discuss these and other employment issues with you.
Discrimination or sexual harassment complaints
Employers or employer representatives using Career Services for on-campus recruitment are required to adhere to practices consistent with University of Minnesota policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation as well as policies prohibiting sexual harassment. If you experience practices thought to be contrary to this policy, please report the incident to a career counselor or the recruitment coordinator.
