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On-Campus
Interviewing
Frequently
Asked Questions
And
the Answers!
Important
Notice
regarding
the
No Show
Policy
A
student
is considered
a "no
show" when
he/she
fails
to cancel
an interview
with
sufficient
notice. Failure
to make
a scheduled
interview
appointment
will
result
in termination
of all
Careers4Terps
privileges
and future
on-campus
interviews.
More
information
about
the "No
Show
Policy" |
The On-Campus Interview
(OCI) Program is
an opportunity for
employers and students
to connect during
on-site interviews
in the University
Career Center. The
program attracts
employers from business,
technology, services,
education, non-profit
organizations, and
government agencies.
Last year, approximately
2,000 interviews were
scheduled through OCI.
Most OCI positions are
post-graduation full-time
positions, although
employers occasionally
recruit for internships
by scheduling an OCI.
Who
can participate in OCI?
How
can I participate in
OCI?
When
do employers interview
on-campus?
Why
wasn't I chosen for
an interview?
What
can I do if I miss the
application deadline?
What
are additional methods
to obtain an on-campus
interview?
How
do I find out if an
employer has selected
me for an interview?
I've
been selected/accepted
for an interview. How
do I sign up for an
interview time slot?
What
should I do if I can't
make my interview appointment?
How do I cancel the
interview? What are
the consequences of
not canceling properly?
What
should I do once I
accept a job offer?
When
I graduate, can I
participate in OCI
if I haven't found
employment?
Who
are the
on-campus
interviewing
staff members?
How
can I help
other UMCP
students
and graduates
obtain employment?
Top
The
Answers
Who
can participate
in OCI?
Students
(undergraduate and graduate)
within two semesters
of graduating are eligible
for on-campus interviewing. Alumni
two years out or less
can participate.
How
can I participate in
OCI?
Register
for by entering your
university directory
name and your
university directory
UID in the login boxes
on our home
page for Careers
for Terps. You must upload
your resume and, then
search for positions
requiring your skills,
background, and education.
Review the job qualifications
to determine if you
meet the employer's
four specific selection
criteria: major, student
status, degree, and
work authorization status.
If you match the employers
requirements for these
four criteria, you will
be able to apply for
the position online
by clicking the apply
button.
When
do employers interview
on-campus?
During
the fall and spring
semesters. OCI
Schedule
It does not take place
in the summer, although
you should be preparing
for your job hunt and
researching employers.
Why
wasn't I chosen for an
interview?
Students
not obtaining interviews
often don't meet the employer's
criteria (major, student
status, degree, and citizenship
status). If the criteria
are met, then the student's
experience, GPA, or lack
of previous internship
experience will influence
the employer's decision.
The job market is competitive.
Many employers actively
recruit students who maintain
a high GPA while gaining
work experience with internships
and part-time positions,
participating in campus
student organizations,
and/or volunteering.
Many students do not submit
high quality resumes even
though they are good candiates
for the position. A resume,
which is not targeted
to the employer/industry
and doesn't reflect all
of your knowledge, experience,
skills, qualities, reduces
your chances of obtaining
an interview. The University
Career Center strongly
encourages you to have
your resume critiqued before
applying for positions.
We review resumes in Career
Assistance. Hours
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What
can I do if I miss
the application
deadline date?
Contact
, 301.314.7225.
Explain your situation
and qualifications.
In most circumstances,
a staff member can
submit your resume. Review
jobs in Careers4Terps
on a regular basis
and monitor the
deadline application
dates.
What
are additional methods
to obtain an on-campus
interview?
1.
Attend the employer's
information session
bringing two or three
resumes. Some students
have been able to get
an OCI interview because
the employer met them
face-to-face and reviewed
the resume.
2. Students who are well
prepared and make favorable
impressions can arrange
interviews at career fairs.
3. Contact the employer
directly by e-mail and
request an interview.
This method is least favored
because recruiters may
be traveling and not respond
in a timely manner.
(NOTE:
If the employer replies
to your e-mail stating
that you should schedule
an interview at the University
Career Center, forward
the e-mail to us (ucc-studenthelp@umd.edu)
and we will add your name
to the schedule. In the
e-mail, tell us why you
are writing and give us
your name, e-mail address,
phone number, and UM student
UID number. Check the
schedule of time slots
and indicate
your preference. If possible,
we will accomodate your
request. Unless the schedule
is open sign-up (first
come, first served), we
must have authorization
from the
employer to add you to
a schedule when you don't
match the required qualifications.
How
do I find out if an
employer has selected
me for an interview?
Login
to Careers4Terps.
Click "Applications" (on
the gray bar at the top).
Your applications will
be listed with their status.
If an employer wants to
interview you, the status
will say "Accepted."
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I've
been selected/accepted
for an interview. How
do I sign up for an interview
time?
Under "Employer
Decision" in
Applications, you'll
see "Accepted."
Click "Details" by
the employer name.
If accepted, click "Sign
Up for an Interview."
Select a time.
What
should I do if I can't
make my interview appointment?
How do I cancel the interview?
What are the consequences
of not canceling properly?
Cancellation
Policy: Students
are required to contact
the University Career
Center to cancel an
on-campus interview
as least 2 business
days before the scheduled
date.
For example, if the interview
is scheduled for Monday,
students need to cancel
by 5:00 pm on Wednesday.
If the interview is scheduled
for Thursday, students
need to cancel by 5:00
pm on Monday.
No
Show Policy: A
student is considered
a "no show" when
he/she fails to cancel
an interview with sufficient
notice. Failure
to make a scheduled
interview appointment
will result in termination
of all Careers4Terps
privileges and future
on-campus interviews.
Who
is the on-campus interviewing
staff member?
, Program
Director, 301.405.2780
When
I graduate, can I participate
in OCI if I haven't found
employment?
Yes,
alumni can participate
up to two years past graduation. Update
your Careers4Terps profile
before appling for positions.
What
should I do once I accept
a job offer?
Notify
of
your employment decision,
so we can deactivate
your Careers4Terps account.
Also, notify any employers
with whom you have interviewed.
The ethical course of
action is to stop interviewing
with other organizations
and honor your commitment
to work for the employer
hiring you.
How
can I help other UM
students and graduates
obtain employment?
Contribute
positively to your employer's
organization and you
will be doing a great
job of representing
the University of Maryland.
Many employers choose
to recruit here because
of outstanding graduates
they've hired in the
past.
Encourage your employer
to continue to recruit
at UM and ask if you can
assist. Current students
like to talk to alums
in the company or organization.
Help other students by
employment opportunities
(internships and full-time)
in your company.
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