Choose the recruiting experience at Owen that works best for you.
On-Campus Recruiting Timeline and Checklist
To Do Now
Contact CMC to schedule your on-campus interview date(s). Make sure that you book enough rooms to accommodate all of your interviewers.
Interview rooms are limited and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
6 Weeks Prior
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Email your job description(s).
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Include a resume submission deadline and preferred application method.
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Provide restrictions regarding candidate eligibility (i.e. sponsorship of international students with visa requirements).
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Select desired promotion methods.
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Order your free Vanderbilt MBA and/or MS Finance resume book to identify potential candidates (www.mbafocus.com).
2-3 Weeks Prior
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Email your list of selected candidates.
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Include any alternate candidates in rank order.
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Select your interview schedule format.
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Email the names and titles of the interviewers that will attend.
1 Week Prior
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Receive and approve final interview schedule.
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Familiarize yourself with campus directions and parking information.
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If you plan to drive, request a complimentary parking pass from the CMC.
Interview Day
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We suggest arriving 30 minutes prior to your first scheduled interview.
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A recruiter packet including interview schedule(s) and candidate resumes will be prepared for you.
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The CMC staff will be on hand throughout the day to ensure that all questions are responded to in a quick and timely manner.
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To be sure that we are providing outstanding service, build in approximately 30 minutes at the end of your day to debrief with a CMC staff member.
On-campus scheduling
We have four popular schedules. All of the schedules allow time for preparation, breaks, and a complimentary lunch.
Schedule 1: Thirteen 30-minute interviews
Schedule 2: Nine 45-minute interviews
Schedule 3: Fourteen candidates with 30 minute back to back interviews
Schedule 4: Ten candidates with 45 minute back to back interviews
If you’d like something different, just let us know.
Can’t make it to campus? Try one of these.
- Job Postings: Post a job opportunity for current students using our easy online form. We’ll confirm and follow up before posting the position electronically to students. You can email your job description to cmc@owen.vanderbilt.edu.
- Phone/Video Recruiting: If you can't make it to campus, we'll help you set up phone or high-definition videoconferencing interviews with our students. Choose to conduct interviews directly from your office with a webcam, or use your company's videoconferencing facility.
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