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麻豆破解版 Recruitment Week

Frequently Asked Questions

This page is intended to assist students preparing to attend or participate in 麻豆破解版 Recruitment Week. This event will be held weeklong beginning Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26. Interview sessions will take place virtually on Zoom from 10a.m. to 4p.m. EDT.

Preparing for the event:

麻豆破解版 Recruitment Week will be held weeklong beginning Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26. Interview sessions will take place virtually on Zoom from 10a.m. to 4p.m. EDT.

This event is for seniors ONLY. It is NOT a career fair, but rather a pre-select INTERVIEWING event. This means students can NOT show up and expect to talk or network with companies. Instead it means that an employer representative from the companies attending will be selecting 麻豆破解版 students in advance and inviting them to participate in an interview.   Interviewing schedules will be pre-arranged.  Students will be notified by March 7, if they've been selected to interview.

A Handshake was set up to keep students informed concerning employers attending, communication and updates regarding the event.  The event page is intended for informational purposes ONLY.  

The application window for the 2021 麻豆破解版 Recruitment Week event opens on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 8a.m. EDT. Deadline to apply to positions is Monday, February 22 by 11:55p.m. EDT  No late applications will be accepted.

Note: Employer registration opened December 1, 2020. Employers are not required to post positions until February 8, 2021. Check the employer directory for a current list of attending employers and job opportunities.   

No! The event page in Handshake was set up as a communication tool for event information. In order to attend the event, students will still need to apply to positions directly. Students are able to apply to as many positions as they'd like. ONLY students pre-selected for interviews will attend 麻豆破解版 Recruitment Week.

Last years event was in-person and over 25 employers from varying industries attended. We anticipate having a similar number of employers spread out to interview over the course of the week. Many employers will be recruiting for multiples openings.

For a quick and easy way to see all participating companies and jobs they are promoting, check out our Employer List & Job Directory.

The day of the event students will login into the zoom meeting link provided to pre-selected candidates in mid-March. Candidates should plan to login in 15 early. The employer will start the meeting promptly at your scheduled interview time. Interviews are expected to last between 20-30 mins. 

You can apply to as many jobs as you wish associated with 麻豆破解版 Recruitment Week. Students will have an opportunity to accept or decline any interview invitations from companies. 

 

Yes, all positions will be posted in by February 15, 2021 8a.m. EDT. Students must apply to each position they are interested in. Some employers are also requiring students to apply externally. If you have questions please reach out to a member of the Career Development Center.    

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 22, 2021 by 11:55p.m. EDT

  • Login to Handshake.
  • Select Documents from the drop down under your name in the top menu bar.
  • Select Add New Documents.
  • Drag and Drop a Word or PDF from your computer.
  • Click Add Document.
  • Title your document and select from the drop down the Document Type.

By early March, employers are expected to submit their applicant selections to the CDC team. Students will be able to begin registering for interview times on Sunday, March 7. Candidates who are not selected for an interview will also be notified at that time.

Employers will make candidate selections in early March. Once selections are received by the CDC, interview times will be opened in Handshake for students to sign up for a time. Students will be notified via email of their selection. The following status are used within Handshake:

  • "PRIMARY" 
  • "ALTERNATE"
  • "PENDING"
  • "DECLINED"

Students will have until Saturday, March 13 at 11:55p.m. to select their interview time slot(s). 

Interview slots will be given to students on a first come/first serve basis.  Students are encouraged to select their interview slots as soon as possible.

The CDC team is happy to help you prepare materials.  Schedule an appointment with any Career Counselor.  Please call us (518-580-5790), visit us in Starbuck, or to set up an appointment.  You can also schedule phone/Skype appointments over Winter Break.

You can also drop-in at the Career Development Center (204 Starbuck Center) to meet with a Career coach. Coaches are available 11a.m. to 4p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Thursdays, drop-in hours are scheduled from 12p.m.- 4p.m.

E-Reviews of your career documents are available through the Career Corp. Email your resume and cover letter to: careercorps@skidmore.edu Typical response timeswithin 48 hours.

To prepare for 麻豆破解版 Recruitment Week, the CDC staff has set aside times where 麻豆破解版 Recruitment Week candidates can practice mock interview skills.  Selected interview candidates will be notified of mock interview schedules once candidate selections are made. Practice slots will be booked on a first come/first serve basis.

Applying for Positions:

How do I apply for interviews?

  • Make sure you have created your and complete your profile.
  • Register for event.
  • Ensure you have a resume and cover letter uploaded to your Handshake profile. 
  • To find job opportunities, search on Handshake by label "2021-srw" or to see all links to all job postings, click here.
  • THE DEADLINE TO APPLY TO JOBS IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 by 11:55p.m. EDT.
  • You must apply to each individual position you are interested in for employers to give consideration.
  • Employers will make their selections by Tuesday, March 2, 2021 and selected candidates will start receiving notification of their application status on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Candidate Selection Process:

What can I expect following the application period? 

  • Students will be notified via an email from Handshake if they are selected for an interview. Be sure to check SPAM and Cluttered email folders on Sunday, March 7, if you do not see an email in your inbox.  
  • Interview schedules will be pre-arranged prior to the week of the event.
  • If students receive an email communication that they have been selected (labeled as a "PRIMARY" candidate for an interview, they must then go into Handshake to select an interview time slot.  It is recommended students make their selections as soon as possible to receive their preferred time slots.
  • If selected for an interview:
    • Students will be notified of their status by Sunday, March 7 at 8a.m EDT.
    • If you are selected as a 鈥淧RIMARY鈥 candidate follow the steps in the "HOW TO SET UP AN INTERVIEW TIME SLOT" section below. 
    • The first interview slot will begin at 10:00a.m., with interview(s) lasting 30 minutes each. Eight interview slots are available throughout the afternoon.  The day concludes at 4p.m.
    • For all students who are chosen to attend the event, the interview schedules will be opened on Sunday, March 7, at 8a.m EDT. Students must go in and select the time slot that works best by Saturday, March 13 by 11:55p.m EDT.

NOTE: EARLY ACCESS will be given to students who are selected for 4+ interviews. This will occur Friday, March 5, from 8a.m. to 4p.m. EDT.  This will allow those students the ability to schedule with multiple companies. 

How to Set Up an Interview Time Slot

Applicant Status in Handshake

  • "primary" status = interview time slots open starting March 7 at 8a.m. EDT
  • "alternate" status = interview time slots open March 12 at 12p.m. for alternate candidtates.
  • "pending" status = you have not yet been selected for an interview.
  • "declined" status = the company has chosen to move in a different direction.

NOTE: Your status will be updated for EACH application you submitted.

Interview Readiness Checklist:

Preparation Checklist

Students can print a copy of the document to assist in final prepartion to help optimize the success of your interview.

Information about the day of the Event:

Additional details about the day(s) of the event will be shared in March. 

If you have additional questions please contact Alison Stidd, Recruitment Event Program Manager, astidd@skidmore.edu