GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR
CareerBuzz
ACCOUNT
Click on the Links Below:
What is CareerBuzz?
What is OCI (On-Campus Interviews)?
How do I register for CareerBuzz?
Top links on your Home Page
Document Storage
How do I search for a job using CareerBuzz?
I’ve found a job that interests me. How do I apply?
Employer Database
Guidelines for OCI – On Campus Interviews
What is CareerBuzz?
CareerBuzz is your key resource to obtaining information on jobs, employers, workshops,
events, programs, employer information sessions and other topics of interest.
When registered with CareerBuzz, you’ll be able to:
• Access job listings for Georgia Tech students and alumni, including full-time,
part-time, internships, and on-campus.
• Set-up job search agents, which will work for you to deliver jobs of interest.
• Get activated for OCI, our on-campus interview program
• Sign up to receive CareerNews, our e-newsletter, and other targeted career information.
In addition, CareerBuzz allows you to store your resumes, simplifying the process of applying
for jobs.
CareerBuzz also interfaces with OCI to schedule employer/student on-campus interviews.
What is OCI (On Campus Interviews)?
OCI is the On Campus Recruiting program where employers come on campus to recruit
current students two times a year: fall and spring.
To participate in on campus recruiting, students must register with CareerBuzz. Once you
have registered, you’ll be able to search for employers’ interview dates and schedules and
submit your resume for interview consideration.
How do I register for CareerBuzz?
First-Time Users
• Go to https://gatech-csm.symplicity.com/students/
• Click on the "Register" tab and complete the registration form
• You will immediately receive an email asking that you verify your email address by
clicking the hyperlink in the email.
• Once your registration has been verified, you will receive a welcome message with your
user name and password.
Students/Alumni that are registered for CareerBuzz
• Go to https://gatech-csm.symplicity.com/students/
• Click "Sign In"
• Enter your username and password.
• If you receive an error message upon entering your username and password, please click the
tab "Forgot My Password." The system will generate a new password and email it to you. If
you still encounter problems, please send an email to sonia.mcallister@success.gatech.edu
Let us know the error message you received and include your name and student number.
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Once you have logged-in to CareerBuzz and updated your “profile”, you should upload your
resume by clicking on the “Documents” tab and following the directions. You can change
your password by clicking the "profile" button, and then, clicking the "Change Password" tab.
Once registered, you will have full access to all the features on CareerBuzz, including
accessing the jobs database, employers database, workshops/programs and keeping your own
personal calendar.
Top links on your home page
(see Figure 1, below)
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PROFILE: This is where your personal and academic information is kept. It is important
that you complete your profile pages thoroughly and accurately. All information you
provide is confidential and used only by Career Services to better serve you. Employers or
parties outside of Career Services have no access to your account information. All
information you provide, when registering, is changeable by you, whenever necessary;
i.e., address, major, graduation date, etc.
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DOCUMENTS: This is where you can store up to a total of 10 pages of documents
including resumes, cover letters, transcripts and other documents you may wish to submit
to employers.
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JOBS: Listing of all current and future job postings submitted by employers.
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EMPLOYERS: Up to date information on all employers that are registered to use the
CareerBuzz system.
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OCI – ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWS: Review Scheduled Interviews and Interview
Requests. Your applications and interview history are available here.

EVENTS: A complete calendar showing career fairs, Career Services events, employer
information sessions and employer presentations, included are the location and times.

CALENDAR: Track and maintain your personal schedule.
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(Figure 1, Home page)
Announcements
Important upcoming information including Career Fairs and Recruiting Dates.
Quick Links
As the name implies, this is a quick route to many of the most used CareerBuzz features.
Alerts
Alert links will automatically appear whenever you need to be aware of an important date.
For example, if you are an OCI pre-select or alternate, or if you have registered to attend an
event or workshop, you will be reminded in this area.
Log Out
It’s a good idea to always use this method to exit CareerBuzz and keep your information
private.
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Document Storage
(see Figure 2)
(Figure 2, Document storage page)
Upload a combination of ten documents including resumes, cover letters, transcripts etc. to be
used by you in your job search. Your stored documents are not viewable to employers unless
you submitted them to employers when applying for a job or requesting an OCI interview.
You may also delete and replace documents in this area.
Exception, if you have indicated in the privacy area of your profile that you wish to have your
resume included in a searchable resume book, employers with access to the book may see the
resume you’ve chosen to submit. (see Figure 3)
(Figure 3, Documents – Privacy)
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How do I search for a job using CareerBuzz?
(see Figure 4)
Under jobs, you may search on a variety of qualifications.
Show Me will display jobs based on what you are qualified for, or OCI jobs.
Position Type is where you can search for full time, part time, internships, on-campus and
summer jobs. You can also do an industry or keyword search.
(Figure 4, Job search)
Advanced Job Search and Job Agents.
The advance search feature provides you the ability to search jobs using multiple criteria:
location, major, position type, work authorization, etc. From the advanced search you can
create and save search agents. Search agents will send you an automatic email whenever a
job is posted meeting your search criteria.
I’ve found a job that interests me. How do I apply?
(See Figure 5)
After reading the job description and qualifications, you want to apply. On the right side bar
is an area where you can select the resume, cover letter and other documents the employer
wants you to submit. There is also an optional note field if you want to use it.
(Figure 5, sample job posting)
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Employer Database
(See Figure 6)
This is a valuable tool that provides you an overview and contact information for all
employers that recruit at Georgia Tech. Current positions, OCI visits and company
presentations, if any are scheduled, are also displayed. You also have the ability to save a
favorites list to track employers you like. You can search for a company by name, industry or
keyword search.
(Figure 6, Employer Database)
Events
The Events section provides you with an up-to-date list of upcoming Career Fairs,
Information Sessions, and Workshops available to Georgia Tech students and alumni.
Calendar
The calendar displays all Career Services and employer events related to you. All workshops,
information sessions, and scheduled interviews are on the calendar. You may view the
calendar in Day, Week, Month or Year format. You may add your personal events by
clicking on timeslots in the calendar or from the Personal Events tab.
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Guidelines for OCI – On Campus Interviews
Interviews - Application/Interview History
From the OCI section you can view your application history, which is a list of all jobs you
have applied for through the CareerBuzz system as well as OCI submissions and interviews.
OCI – On Campus Interviews Section
The OCI section displays two tabs, Interview Requests and Scheduled Interviews. When you
apply for an OCI position, your status will be listed in the Interview Requests tab as
“Pending” status immediately after applying. Your status will change once ‘Pre-select’
signup starts. If you are ‘Pre-selected’ for an interview, click the “Scheduled Interviews” tab
to view available interview times; you will have the opportunity to choose a date and time. A
sidebar with information about the position is located on the right. You may also decline an
interview by clicking “decline”.
On your CareerBuzz Home Page is a link to “Scheduled Campus Interviews”. On Campus
Interviews are only available to current students and registered alumni (up to two-years post
graduation).
Qualifications for OCI
To qualify for any OCI job you must meet the employer’s set requirements for degree, major,
graduation date and work authorization. If you do not meet any one of these, you will not be
allowed to submit your resume. It is important to keep your ‘Profile’ current since this is
where the system matches your background to the employer’s requirements.
When you find an OCI job where you meet the requirements, on the very bottom of the job
description is a ‘How to apply’ link. From this link you will be prompted to submit the
required documents.
If the link is not active and you meet all the requirements listed on the job description, check
‘Deadlines’. You can only submit your resume for jobs during the ‘Preselect Resume
Submission’ dates listed on the job description.
Please be aware, all resume submission deadlines begin at 12:00 PM (midnight) on the first
date and end at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the last date.
Once you have submitted your application, the employer may select you as either an ‘Invite’
or an ‘Alternate.’
Interview Selections
If you are an ‘Invited’, you will receive an email around midnight the night before the start of
the invite signup period listed on the job description. The email will include a hyperlink to
CareerBuzz and the employer’s interview calendar. Select an interview time that works for
you. You only have a limited number of days to select a time before alternates are allowed to
sign up. If you decide you do not want to be interviewed, do not select a time slot. Your
CareerBuzz home page will also include an ‘Alert’ that you are an invited.
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If you are selected as an ‘Alternate’, you will receive an email around midnight the night
before the ‘Alternate Signup’ date listed on the job description. The email will include a
hyperlink to CareerBuzz and the employer’s interview calendar. You will only be able to
select an interview time if one is still available. Your CareerBuzz home page will also include
an ‘Alert’ that you are an alternate.
If you are not selected as either a ‘Preselect’ or ‘Alternate’ and you meet all the employer
requirements, and you had not previously submitted your resume for the position, you may
still be able to sign-up for an interview on the ‘Open Signup’ date listed on the job description
if a time slot is still available.
Canceling an Interview Appointment
If you cannot attend a scheduled interview, you must cancel it at least 5 days prior to the
interview date. You can cancel the interview in CareerBuzz from your “Interviews” link.
If you need to cancel less then 5 days before the interview date, you must notify the Career
Services Office at 404-894-2550 AND email at monique.morris@success.gatech.edu. When
you cancel on-line at least 5 days prior to the interview there is no penalty. In addition you
give other students a chance to be interviewed.
Cancellation of an interview less than 5 days prior to the interview date is in violation of the
No-Show Policy and may result in access restrictions to your CareerBuzz account. Official
documentation and an apology email are required. The full No-Show Policy guidelines are
available under Quick Links on your CareerBuzz home page.
Reference: Information and format used in this document were adapted from Stanford
University Career Development Center’s “Job Search Strategies/ Getting the Most From Your
Cardinal Careers Account”.
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