Career Services
2009-2010 Recruiting Guide
Helpful Tips for Recruiters:
Choosing Your Corporate Representatives
Interviewers and presenters from functional areas who have
been with the company for a while are ideal representatives. Students prefer to meet directly with hiring managers during the interview process. We especially
encourage alumni participation, since their support and enthusiasm
are valued by students and corporate staffing alike. More senior memebers of your leadership team can often be helpful in the later stages and for closing the deal.
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. The more you combine efforts with other divisions, the more powerful your on-campus brand will be.
Job Descriptions
Let students pre-screen themselves by providing a detailed
job description. Be sure to include information on job locations
and work authorization requirements.
Include Bidders
A mixed interview schedule allows the employer 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.
Parking
We provide complimentary valet parking on your interview days. For other career-related events, we often provide campus parking permits; check with your account manager if yo uhave any concerns. Even with a parking permit, parking on the UC Berkeley campus can be difficult. Use public transportation, take a taxi or
a car service, or carpool with 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.
Communication
This is a vital part of your recruiting strategy. 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 not only provides
a good impression with the student, but also enhances
the company’s reputation with the student body.
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