On-Campus Recruitment in Career Services

As an English and Spanish major, I know that I will not be partaking in much on-campus recruiting in Career Services. By working here for over a year, however, I have observed several things from students during on-campus recruitment that I would like to share with those of you who may participate in the recruitment process.

I have noticed that it's always important for students to arrive early. The employers and recruiters always are! I remember one student who arrived only about five minutes early, and everyone in Career Services was panicking because he had to fill out paperwork beforehand. It just looks like you're really excited about the position if you arrive early and prepared!

It also looks like you're ready for a career when you dress up for on-campus recruiters. Although recruiting on-campus may seem more informal than having an interview in an employer's office, you should always dress for the job you want. Seeing students dress casually around campus and then seeing students dress in the most professional clothing is quite a contrast and sometimes it's hard to believe it's the same person I saw wearing sweatpants the day before!

All in all, on-campus recruitment is a convenient way for students to proactively seek the job they want. And although it's conveniently located right in our office, it should still be approached with the same professionalism as an off-campus interview.