Campus Interviews

A number of companies visit campus each semester to interview seniors for professional entry-level positions that start after graduation and current students for career related internships. This is an excellent chance to explore career opportunities in the southern California region.

Interview Dates

Fall 2008
Resume Submission Begins: 8/18/08

General Campus Interviews: 9/29/08 – 11/07/08

Who is eligible to participate?

Resume submission for career opportunities is open to graduating seniors. Graduate students and alumni within 6 months of having graduated may participate at the employers' discretion. For internships, please check the job posting for specifics on class level.

International Students

International students seeking employment in the U.S. should consult with the International Education & Exchange Office, UH 244 before participating in the program. Most employment opportunities require "established" permanent residency in the U.S.

Getting Started

How do I get started?

1. Attendance at an orientation session is required prior to participation in the on campus interview program. At the session you learn to navigate the on-line interviewing system and what are the important dates, deadlines, and requirements. Live orientations are available early in the semester, or you can watch the Campus Interview Orientation online and take a short quiz anytime.
2. Have your resume reviewed at the walk-in desk.
3. Upload your resume on Titan Connection
4. Review the interview schedule, research company profiles, submit your resume to companies for consideration and sign-up for interviews.

Date

Start Time

End Time

Can I get help signing up for Campus Interviews?

Yes, you can get help at the walk-in desk.

Can I get resume help?

You can get your resume critiqued by a career counselor at our walk-in advising desk. The walk-in counselor can help with uploading your resume.

Click on the link to find out walk in hours

List of Companies, Schedules, Deadlines

What companies are conducting interviews this semester?

Click on "Jobs & Internships" and then click on "Titan Connection Jobs" to reach all of our job listings. To view all of the companies who are interviewing on campus, use the "Show Me" drop down menu in the shaded box, select "On Campus Interviews Only" and click on the Search button. If you want to just see the interviews you qualify for, select "Interviews I Qualify For".

Pre-select or Open What's the difference?

Pre-select allows you to submit a resume to an employer provided you meet the qualifications for the position. The employer will review all resumes received, and select the students to be interviewed.

Open allows you to go directly to the employer's schedule, pick an available time slot and sign up for an interview. Most interview schedules have a maximum of twelve interview slots per day. Anyone who meets the employer's requirements according to the posted position information may sign up for an interview.

When can I submit a resume and sign-up for an interview?

Each interview schedule has a specific resume submission and interview sign-up timeline. Please check regularly to avoid missing critical deadlines.

How do I know if I have been selected for a pre-select interview?

You must check often for this notification information. Go on-line to sign-up for your interview time. Time slots are first come-first served so the sooner you sign-up, the more time options you'll have.

Preparing for the Interview

Can I get help preparing for an interview?

• Attend a job search workshop.  Available workshops are posted on www.fullerton.edu/career.
• Read the articles and "List of Sample Interview Questions" in our Job Search Guide. Printed copies of the Guide are available at the reception desk.
• Mock Interviews or Virtual Interviews are available to get you prepared.
• Research company websites. Links to company sites are available through the Employers button in the top menu bar of Titan Connection.

Where are the interviews and when should I arrive?

All OCI interviews are held in the Career Center, LH 208. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled interview time. Bring a copy of your resume and other materials to the interview.

What if I need to cancel an interview?

If you need to cancel an interview, you may do so on-line at least two working days prior to the interview. This will allow the alternates to sign up for your time slot.

Please contact Joanna Liu, Employer Relations Coordinator at 714.278.2035 if you must cancel after that time. Failure to do either of the above will result in forfeiture of your interviewing privileges for one year.

What if I miss a scheduled interview?

If you fail to keep a scheduled interview, please contact us as soon as possible to explain your absence. We require that you send a letter of explanation to the interviewer and a copy of that letter to Joanna Liu, Employer Relations Coordinator. You will need to contact Joanna Liu via email or call 714.278.2035 to obtain the name and contact information for the interviewer.

If we have not heard from you within one week of your missed interview, we will notify you via email that you have been made ineligible for any additional activity in the interviewing program until we receive a copy of your letter. Missing a second interview will result in loss of interviewing privileges.

What do I wear to the interview?

Professional attire is required in all interviewing situations including on-campus interviews. See Job Search Guide articles for information or ask at the walk-in advising desk, if clarification is needed.

After the Interview

When will I hear?

You may not hear anything until the end of the semester. Contact the employer directly for information on your status. Please report immediately to the Career Center any employer practices that your feel violates professional and ethical practices.

What should I do about my other interviews?

Once you accept a job offer, you have the professional and ethical obligation to cancel all other interviews and to notify any other employers with whom you have already interviewed.

Once a position has been accepted, it is unprofessional to continue to interview with employers. Reneging, or declining an offer that you have already accepted can have serious consequences for you as a professional, and reflects negatively on CSUF and its ethical principles.