Career Development Center

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1 Career Development Center On-Campus Interviews 0281 Student Success Center Phone: Fax: Office Hours Monday & Thursday 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.* Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. *No evening hours during breaks or summer

2 On-Campus Interview Information Qualified candidates (SIUE students/alumni) may sign up for interviews and review interview activity via the Career Development Center s Cougar Jobline. You must be registered with the Career Development Center in order to participate in any On-Campus Interviews. How students register with the Career Development Center 1. Critique and approval of resume by CDC staff and upload of approved resume onto the Cougar Jobline. You can send your resume to be approved via to careerdevelopment@siue.edu You can call the Career Development Center at to make an appointment to have your resume critiqued and approved. 2. Take the Co-op/Internship orientation (if required; not needed for students seeking fulltime employment upon graduation) Go to to take the orientation. It takes less than five minutes to complete. Please note: Registration must be completed prior to an interview date. Types of On-Campus Interview Schedules Open Schedules: Each company determines the qualifications, including majors, graduation dates, GPAs, etc. The system allows only those students who meet the specified qualifications to sign up for an interview time slot on the employer s selected interview date. To be eligible for open schedules, students must be registered on the CDC Cougar Jobline. Pre-Select Schedules: Each company determines the qualifications, including majors, graduation dates, GPAs, etc. The system allows only those students who meet the specified qualifications to sign up on the pre-select list to request an interview. Employers review the resumes of qualified students on the pre-select list and select those students they would like to interview. To be eligible for the pre-select schedules, students must be registered on the CDC Cougar Jobline before the closing of the application deadline. Please note: Sign-up on the preselect list is not a guarantee of an interview with an employer. All decisions about which students are selected for an interview are made by the employer. Selection from Career Fair/Event: Students may be selected by recruiters attending a career fair/event to participate in a company s On-Campus Interview schedule. If selected from a career fair/event, students still must register with the CDC Cougar Jobline in order to participate in interviews. Resume Collection Schedules: Each company determines the qualifications, including majors, graduation dates, GPAs, etc. The system allows only those students who meet the specified qualifications to request an interview on the employer s schedule. The majority of these interview schedules have interviews that are conducted off campus at the company. All decisions about which students are selected for an interview and the interview location are made by the employer. To be eligible for the pre-select schedules, students must be registered on the CDC Cougar Jobline before the closing of the application deadline.

3 How students sign up for On-Campus Interviews (OCIs) Open Schedules: Login to your Cougar Jobline Account Click on Interview Schedules; select Qualified Schedules In the Schedule box, click on either the red Schedule ID/Job Title To review the job description and requirements, click on the red Job Title under Linked to Jobs To sign up for an interview time, click on Sign-up (in red) at the top of the schedule OR Click red Interview Date in the Session box Available time slots will be listed, click Sign-up (far right side) for your desired interview time Pre-Select Schedules: Login to your Cougar Jobline Account. Click on Interview Schedules ; select Qualified Schedules. In your Qualified Schedules, you should click the red Schedule ID/Job Title to review the schedule information. Please take time to review the job description and requirements by clicking on the Job Title (in red) under the Linked To Jobs section. If interested in placing your name on the pre-select list to be considered for an interview, click on Request Interview (in red) at the top of the schedule. Please note: Placing your name on the preselect list only expresses interest in an interview with the company and is not a guarantee of being granted an interview. You will be notified by if you have been selected to interview with the company. Select a resume from the drop down box that you would like to send to the company. If selected, you need to login to your Cougar Jobline account to sign up for an interview time. To sign up for an interview time, you will go to Qualified Schedules and click on the red Schedule ID/ Job Title. At the top of your screen you can click Sign Up or Decline Interview (both in red top center of screen). You will select an interview time that best fits your needs by clicking Sign up. Resume Collection Schedules: Login to your Cougar Jobline Account. Click on Interview Schedules ; select Qualified Schedules. In the Schedule box, click on the (red) Schedule ID/Job Title To review the job description and requirements, click on the Job Title (in red) below Linked to Jobs. If interested in placing your name on the list to be considered for an interview, click on Request Interview (in red) at the top of your screen. Please note: Placing your name on the list only expresses interest in an interview with the company and is not a guarantee of being granted an interview. You will be notified by the company if have been selected to interview. If selected, the employer will contact you to set up an interview time. All interviews are being conducted off-campus at the company. Additional information about all OCIs Once you have signed up on a schedule, information regarding that schedule can be found under the My Activity section as well as under the Interview Schedules section. You may switch your interview time or cancel the interview in the Interview Schedules section. Check the interview schedules often since they are updated on a regular basis. Do not No Show for an interview! If you must cancel, please notify the CDC as early as possible. All On-Campus Interviews are conducted at the CDC unless otherwise notified. Please check in at the front desk at 0281 Student Success Center for you interview. If you have any questions about OCIs, please contact the CDC at

4 Guidelines for Interviewing There are no second chances to make a good first impression! It pays to be prepared! Practice your interviewing techniques in advance by doing a mock interview with a career counselor from the Career Development Center. You might also want to practice in front of the mirror or with family and/or friends. Research Develop a sound resume. Research job responsibilities for the position in advance. Have a copy of the complete job description for the specific job. Research the potential employer. Know your skills that could benefit the employer. Prepare a 1-2 minute script about yourself; include your educational background, experience, and reason why you are interested in the position. Items to Bring to the Interview Note pad and pen. Professional copies of your updated resume and list of references. Copy of the job description or advertisement for the position. Your appointment calendar in case another appointment needs to be scheduled. Helpful hint: keep an extra interview packet in your car along with breath mints, tissues, an extra pair of hose for women and an extra tie for men. Dress/Hygiene Dress in appropriate professional attire; it s best to be conservative. Do wear deodorant, but don t wear perfume or cologne. Wear cosmetics conservatively. Wear a minimal amount of jewelry (for women). Wear only a wedding ring and a watch (for men). Arrival for the Interview Have directions in advance; if driving, ask where you are to park. Take a trial run ahead of time, so you know exactly where you will be going and the time required to get to the interview setting. Get there early (10-15 minutes); find a restroom and use a mirror to be sure you are looking your best. Take care of breath odor. Consider everyone you meet upon your arrival as part of the interview process. Notify the receptionist of your arrival. Be sure you know how to pronounce the name of the person with whom you will be interviewing. Observe the environment (corporate culture) and take note of newsletters, journals, and hangings in the waiting room. Relax; take deep breaths. Reframe your thoughts if you re nervous; focus on What would it be like to work here?

5 Non-Verbals Focus Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake and a smile. Maintain straight body posture and make eye contact. Talk loud enough but not too loudly. Communicate with pride, honesty, and confidence about your accomplishments and potential. Be energetic and enthusiastic. Develop rapport; follow the lead for small talk. Give background information; keep them focused on your resume. Determine if your skills are a good fit for the position and the company. The Actual Interview Keep in mind that employers are interested in how you respond (i.e. in a logical and thoughtful manner). Try not to hurry your responses; take time to formulate your thoughts. It s OK for a few seconds of silence as you prepare your answer. Pay special attention to questions for which you answer No. If you have to answer No, then qualify it positively. The point is not to leave a negative perception with the interviewer. Pay attention to illegal questions that the interviewer may ask. If you perceive that the information is irrelevant to the responsibilities, you could ask how that information affects your employment or your ability to perform the responsibilities of the position. Afterwards Send a thank you to everyone with whom you interviewed within 24 hours.