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Employers
large and small come to Career Services to recruit
students. Most seek June graduates. The greatest
number of employers interview here in the fall. Interviews
begin in October for the academic year.
Our office has a solid reputation among employers.
We do
our best to make sure that the interviewers enjoy
their experience and are in the mood to hire UCSB
graduates.
Please
refrain from using the Campus Interview Program for
practice!
Instead, sign up for a mock interview. Employers spend
hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars to send
recruiters to UCSB to interview our students. We are
ready to help you to practice interviewing without
occupying the seats we reserve for students who have
authentic interest in the employers using our program.
Ask about our books, videos, lists of questions, and
our deluxe "mock" interview services. It
hurts UCSB when students use real campus interviews
for practice.
About
GauchoLink
GauchoLink is our on-line scheduling system. It is available day-and-night, seven-days-a-week. You can see which companies are scheduled to visit campus, view their position listings, submit your resume, sign up for interviews, research the companies and print your interview schedule from any computer with Internet access.
Eligibility
Participants in the Campus Interview Program
must be currently enrolled for the full-time/permanent
employment interviews, graduating no later than August.
A few employers interview sophomores and juniors
for summer jobs, usually in the accounting or technical
fields. For those employers only, juniors and sophomores
are eligible to interview.
You are eligible to participate in these interviews if you are:
- a currently enrolled student
- graduate student completing requirements for
a Master's or Ph.D.
What's the First Step?
Register on GauchoLink. If you are already a registered user, you'll need to enter an on-line resume. This will enable you to sign up for open schedules or submit your resume for pre-select schedules. If you need assistance in preparing a resume:
- attend a workshop.
- review our on-line
resume writing instructions.
- Drop by any weekday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. for a critique. Once you have registered and
entered an on-line resume, you may view the list
of companies, to see the dates and positions they
will be interviewing in the Campus Interview Program.
Job
Listings
Job listings for each company conducting campus interviews will be posted on our Web site. These listings include:
- Brief company description
- Description of the job duties
- Job Requirements
- Types of materials required by the employer,
i.e.: cover letter, resume, transcripts, etc.
- Deadlines for submission of materials
Listings change by the hour, so be sure to check the system often. Oftentimes, employers request additional materials such as an application, unofficial transcript or cover letter. Additional materials, including an on-line resume, must be submitted by the deadline.
Open
and Pre-Select Schedules
A schedule typically consists of 12 interviews of one-half hour each. There are two types of schedules:
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Pre- Selection
With
this option, you upload your resume to be reviewed
by the employer. They will
then select the resumes that best suit the requirements
for the job. The employer sends an email to the
students selected for interviewing. Students
will then sign
up for an interview time slot that is most convenient
for them.
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Open Sign-ups
An
open sign-up is open to eligible students and
alumni who meet the employer's
criteria.
The applicant will upload a resume and will
be able to sign up for a specific interview time
slot.
The Interview
Dress professionally. This means a suit (tie and jacket for men, and a business suit for women. Go directly to the waiting room approximately 10-15 minutes before your interview time. (You do not need to check in, but can go straight to the waiting room.) The interview schedules for that day will be posted on the bulletin board. Make sure your name is on the schedule, and that you are reporting in at the correct time. Note the interviewers' names on their business cards above the schedule. These cards are filed away at the end of the day in the business card file for future reference.
Have a seat and wait to be called. The interviewer will call you in one of two ways. They will either come into the waiting room and call you at the time of the interview or use the light board panel. Instructions regarding the light panel are on the bulletin board in the waiting room (this is not used very often).
No-Show Penalty
Signing up for an interview and failing to show
up or cancel 24-hours in advance will suspend your
eligibility for campus interviews until a letter of
apology or email has been written to the interviewer
and a copy of the letter or email brought in for clearance
by the Campus Interview Program staff. A second "no show" will
disqualify you from participating in the Campus Interview
Program.
Where
May I Get Assistance?
Have more questions? Want
some specific help? Come by during our drop-in
hours and meet with a Career Counselor
individually or make an appointment by calling (805)
893-4412.
Should
I Check My Email?
YES! Check your email often. Our staff will notify
you of schedule changes and cancellations. In addition,
company representatives may use email to inform you
of your selection as a pre-select candidate. Also,
a number of employers rely on the GauchoLink system
to communicate with candidates. Be sure to check your
application status on GauchoLink.
What if
I Don't Exactly Meet the Requirements?
If you don't exactly meet an employers
requirements, come to Career Services to discuss your
situation with a career counselor. Such a situation
might be: a company is seeking candidates with a B.A.
in a specific major and you have an M.A. or you have
a minor in the major being sought or you feel you are
qualified for some other reason. We may be able to
add your name to the schedule if an interview slot
is available.
What's Do I Do Next
Once I Get An Interview?
Once you know that you have an interview: research,
research, research! Click on the Company field on the
job listing and you'll be instantly connected to their
Web site. Check to see if employers you are interested
in are holding presentations and plan to attend. Some
of the presentations are the only way that you can
get on the interview schedule and thus attendance is
mandatory. Get to know what the company is all about,
that way you'll be better prepared to answer interview
questions as well as to ask informed questions if given
the chance.
Where Can I Get
Help Preparing for an Interview?
Yes! Our Career Counselors and student peer advisors
love to help students to prepare for interviews. We
have a large selection of books, videos, and tips.
There are no excuses for you not interviewing like
a pro.
What If I Need to
Cancel/Miss an Interview?
If you need to cancel an interview, you must do
so at least one working day ahead of the engagement.
Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of your
interviewing privileges through the program for one
quarter. If you miss a scheduled interview that was
not canceled, your eligibility to participate in further
campus interviews will be revoked AND you must meet
with a Career Services staff member for additional
instructions.
How Can I Get Feedback
About My Interview Performance?
Employers are asked to give feedback on your interview.
Some companies' policies prohibit them from doing so,
but we often receive written feedback. Request to receive
your evaluation from the Campus Interview desk. Check
in with the Campus Interview Program staff two working
days after your interview for your feedback.
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