Career Services


2008-2009 Recruiting Guide

Helpful Tips for Recruiters:


Advertising
The student paper, HaasWeek, is read by students from several academic programs. For your MBA presentation and on-campus interview dates, be sure to specify "MBA" in your ads.


Consolidate Your Recruiting Efforts
You may have several divisions of your company hiring MBAs. Designate one representative from your company as the Haas Team Lead to centralize your recruiting strategy across your firm. You can build a more powerful brand on campus the more you combine efforts with other divisions.


Conferences
An excellent way to connect with students is to attend one of our many conferences. Our major conferences include:


Job Descriptions
Let students pre-screen themselves by providing a detailed job description. Be sure to include information on job locations and citizenship requirements.


Include Bidders
A mixed interview schedule allows you to select a number of candidates and also allows students to select the employers through a bidding process. This way, companies have a mix of students whose backgrounds fit their needs, as well as the opportunity to meet students who show a very strong interest in the company.


Printed Materials
Make sure to bring business cards with you. If you have corporate literature or applications for the students to fill out, you can send them to us in advance of your presentation or interviews. We can keep any extra literature here or ship them back to your office, as you prefer.


Choosing Your Corporate Representatives
Interviewers and presenters from functional areas who have been with the company for a while are ideal. We especially encourage alumni participation, since their support and enthusiasm are valued by students and corporate staffing alike.


Parking
Parking on the UC Berkeley campus can be difficult, even with a parking permit. Use public transportation, take a taxi or try to arrange a carpool with the other recruiters from your company. You can find information on local transportation services here or contact us with further questions.


Watch the Clock
With a full day of interviews, it’s important to stay on schedule. Be aware of your (or your interviewer’s) style and needs, and choose from 30, 45 or 60 minute interview slot options.


Follow Up
Students really appreciate hearing from a company soon after their first interview, even if they have not made it to the next interview round. Let them know at the interview what your follow-up process and time frame will be. It provides a good impression not only with the student, but enhances the company’s reputation with the student body.


Offer Guidelines
Accepting an offer of employment requires the proper amount of time for an MBA student to make an educated decision. While we understand that some hiring decisions may be under tight deadlines, by honoring our Offer Guidelines your new relationship will start off on the right foot.


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