ON-CAMPUS
RECRUITING
ORIENTATION
The Career Center
Towson University
7800 York Road, Suite 206
410-704-2233
careercenter@towson.edu
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
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 (410-704-3459), 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)
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@TU account to view
upcoming schedules or check out the Towson Tigers Today
(T3)for a list of employers participating in OCR.
Take the First Step
Access Your Hire@TU Account
Students

All current students already have a Hire@TU account! Log in to your
Hire@TU account from the Career Center’s homepage/Hire@TU widget
with your TU net ID and password.
Alumni

To access Hire@TU, please visit the alumni log in page:
https://www.myinterfase.com/towson/Account/LogOn; 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.
 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).
 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.
 After your resume has been uploaded, click “Schedule” then
“Qualified Schedules.”
 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.
 Click “Request Interview.”
 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@TU for an interview slot on a first-come, first-served basis.
Interview Selection
Process
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@TU, click “My Account,”
click“My Activity,” then click “Schedules.”
Application Status
Accepted, Denied, Undecided…
 If you are accepted, signup for an interview slot—go 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.
The Interview
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.
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Call 410-704-2233 to schedule an appointment.
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Visit the Career Center Web site for additional interview tips and advice.
Interview Strategies
 Research the organization.
Visit the company’s 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.
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.
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).
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.
Tips & Advice
DO:

Interview with employers that truly interest you.
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When reflecting on a job offer, consider the benefits offered as well as the salary including health
insurance, retirement plans and tuition remission.
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Once accepted, honor the job offer as a contractual agreement with the employer.
DO NOT:
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Interview with employers, just for “practice.”
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Continue to interview after accepting a job offer.
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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.
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 TU’s main number at 410-704-
2000 or visit the Web site at http://www.towson.edu for information.
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Also, please call the Career Center at 410-704-2233 to find out the status
of the interviews.
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@towson.edu or 410-704-2233 if you have questions.
We wish you much success in achieving your career goals.