Company Visits to Campus

Access the schedule on Career Connection to sign up for campus interviews.

The University Career Center hosts several companies each year who are recruiting GC students and alumni for jobs and internships. While spring is our busiest time for interviews, we always offer opportunities in the fall as well. Register and log in to Career Connection to sign up with employers through "On Campus Interviews" who will be recruiting at GC. Companies conduct real and practice interviews (doc) as well as host resume review days (doc). Interviews are held in one of our interview rooms in 232 Lanier Hall.

Why Interview On Campus?
Campus interviews are a great way to network with a company while also building up your interview experience. Companies often host an information session or table on-campus. Updates are always provided on the Career Connection calendar and campus email through "The Loop Newsletter."

How Do I Sign-Up for Campus Interviews?
•   All campus interviews are posted on Career Connection. When
     you login, please go to "On Campus Interviews" and choose
    "Interviews I Qualify For" to view a current schedule.
•   To sign-up for an interview time, you must have a resume
     uploaded to Career Connection.
•   Make sure your resume is polished and ready for employers to
     view. We recommend using our resume packet (pdf) as well as
     meeting with a career advisor.
•   Please sign-up for a campus interview at least 5 days before the
     interview date so that we can plan effectively for the visiting
     employer.

How Campus Recruiting Works
The University Career Center actively markets opportunities to visit campus to our database of over 1000 employers. Each company has different hiring needs and will choose the method of recruitment that works best for them. While some companies will always be on campus conducting interviews because of the large number of people they must hire each year, other companies may be unable to visit campus. We post over 700 jobs and internships each year for companies who use our database. Many of these organizations may not be able to visit campus but have great career opportunities.

Campus interviews are a great way for you to get experience interviewing for jobs. These are typically a screening interview, so you and the employer have the chance to see if there is a potential match. For successful candidates, the campus interview will lead to an onsite interview. As a GC student, you are fortunate to have companies who will visit campus just to meet you. Graduate students at our other campuses as well as alumni are also welcome to participate in these programs.

We recommend participating in these interviews as a way to network with employers and to continue building your interview experience. The more you interview, the better you will be become. Alumni and graduate students from our other campuses are welcome to also participate.

Practice or Mock Interviews
Many of our campus interviews dates will be labeled as Practice Interviews. When companies want to meet with students but may not be able to interview for a specific job, they will meet individually with students to help them practice their interview skills. While your practicing interview techniques, you are also expanding your network. In several cases, practice interviews have opened doors for real interviews.

Preparation for Practice Interviews are the same as for Campus Interviews. Dress professionally and research the position that interests you. With the Practice Interview, you will be able to prepare for whatever type of position you want whether it relates to the particular company or not.

Tips for Preparing for the Interview
•   Use our interview packet (pdf) to review sample questions and
     interview techniques.
•   Research the company and the positions they are offering.
•   Be able to clearly communicate your ability to do the job and
    fit into the company culture. Use specific examples from your
     resume to sell your skills to the employer.
•   Choose professional attire to wear to the interview. Make sure
     your clothes are ironed, your shoes are shined, and your overall
     appearance is neat and clean.
•   Know where your interview will be. Most campus interviews are
     in 101 or 232 Lanier Hall.

The Day of the Interview
•   Arrive 5 - 10 minutes early to your interview.
•   Dress professionally and bring a professional notebook or
     portfolio for notes.
•   Bring an updated copy of your resume and questions to ask the
     interviewer.
•   Maintain good eye contact, smile, and keep your focus on selling
     your skills.

After the Interview
•   Do not forget to get a business card from the person who
     interviews you so that you can send a thank you note within
     24 - 48 hours after the interview.
•   Let the University Career Center know how your interview went
    and if you'd like to schedule an appointment to review interview
    strategies.
•   Continue to follow-up with the company and interview with other
     organizations until you accept a position.

Guidelines and Consequences for Canceling a Campus Interview
The University Career Center takes great effort to bring recruiters to campus. We want to ensure that the recruiter's visit is worthwhile and help him/her connect with GC students and alumni. When a no-show occurs, it not only shows a bad reflection on the Career Center, but the university as a whole. In addition, no-shows take away time from someone else wanting to interview with the employer. Therefore, it is imperative to cancel your scheduled interview 24 hours prior to your interview time.
• If you must cancel an interview, you need to do so at least 24
    hours in advance.
• If you do not cancel before the 24 hour period, you will be
    considered a no show.
• No shows must write a letter of apology to the employer in
    order to participate in campus interviews again.
• No shows will not be able to access their Career Connection
    account until they have written their apology letter and met
    with a Career Center staff member.
• The cancellation policy applies to real interview, mock
    interview, and resume review appointments that you have
    scheduled with a specific employer.