On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Program

To participate in On-Campus Interviewing, you must first complete your profile and upload your resume to your SpiderConnect account. SpiderConnect is the program that allows you to register to receive the CC newsletter, submit résumés for internships and full-time opportunities, and sign up for interviews on-line.

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Information Sessions and Commons Visits

Information sessions are presentations arranged by employers and internship sponsors to inform potential candidates about their organizations. They may be scheduled in conjunction with or instead of on-campus interview dates. Sign up for information sessions through SpiderConnect by clicking on the "View Events" option. It is important to note that you must be registered to sign up for information sessions, and the cancellation and no-show policy is the same for information sessions as it is for interviews.  Unless you are specifically notified by an employer that dress is not "professional," you should always dress professionally.  This is the "first impression" and you want to be sure you make the right one!

Commons visits are less formal opportunities for employers to interact with students. Organizations set up tables in the Commons and encourage students to speak with their representatives informally. No sign-up or registration is required. Often recruiters will discuss full- and part-time positions and internships during these visits.

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Waiting Lists

If you miss the sign up period for an employer, or if all the spaces on an interview schedule are filled when you log on to schedule an interview, you should contact Lynn Burgess, Administrative Assistant for Employer Relations at the CDC (287-6629) to get on a waiting list for the organization. If there is a last minute cancellation or if the employer is able to expand his/her schedule, Mrs. Burgess may be able to move you from the waiting list to the interview schedule.

A waitlisted student may also contact the employer directly, sending a cover letter and résumé. That employer may decide to open a spot on her/his interview schedule. Contact information for on-campus recruiting employers is available from Mrs. Burgess at the CDC.

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Cancellation and No-Show Policy

Cancellations: If you sign up for an interview or information session and later determine that you cannot honor that commitment, cancel your interview time or information session RSVP through SpiderConnect. If SpiderConnect does not provide the option to cancel, it is because it is too close to the interview date and that employer has already been notified that you will be meeting with him/her. At this point, it is necessary to follow the no-show procedures listed below.
No-Shows: If you fail to attend a scheduled appointment (interview or information session) without giving the CDC cancellation notice, it is considered a no-show. If you must no-show an appointment, you are expected to follow the steps listed below:

• If you must cancel after the interview schedule has been sent to an employer, type a letter of explanation to the employer and submit a copy to the CDC no later than 5:00 pm the day following your no-show. No further interviews can take place or be scheduled until the letter is received.
• If you miss an interview appointment without prior notice, you must bring a letter of explanation to the employer at the CDC no later than 5:00 pm the day of the missed interview. Failure to do so will result in your name being removed from all upcoming schedules and no additional sign-ups will be allowed.
• Interview privileges will be restored when the CDC receives a copy of the letter.
• In the unlikely event of a second no-show, you must also schedule an appointment with a CDC counselor before interview privileges are restored.

You are expected to honor all interview commitments. Reserving time for an interview prohibits other students from taking advantage of the opportunity. Failure to keep interview appointments without a reasonable excuse reflects negatively upon you, your peers, the CDC, and the University of Richmond.

The cancellation and no-show policy applies to individual interviews, group interviews, and information sessions.

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After the Interview: Follow-Up and Evaluations

Follow-Up After an Interview
Effective job search technique requires follow up with employers. After an on-campus (or other) interview, be sure to write a thank you letter. This will show the employer that you are appropriately appreciative of the time she/he has spent with you. It is also an excellent opportunity to remind them of the important qualifications and skills that you want to highlight. Plan to send this letter as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours after the interview.

Evaluations
Employers will often provide feedback after an interview that allows you to identify areas for improvement in your interview skills. This kind of feedback is quite useful as you proceed through the job search process.

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