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The Career Center

 

FAQ for Employers

 

 Hire@TU

  1. What is Hire@TU?

  2. What are the benefits offered through Hire@TU? 

  3. How do I obtain a Hire@TU account?

  4. How do I post jobs and internship positions?

  5. What if I forget my Hire@TU username and/or password?

  6. Can students apply for my job online?

  7. Can I search for students who match our criteria?

  8. Will I be able to view students’ resumes?

On Campus Recruiting Program

  1. Why should I use Hire@TU for on-campus recruiting?

  2. How is an on-campus recruiting schedule set up once I post my position?

  3. How do students apply for an on-campus recruiting position?

  4. When and how do I make selections?

  5. How can I view the schedule?

Additional Employer Information

  1. Can I set up an Information table on campus?

  2. What are the benefits of an information table? 

  3. Why should I attend a Career Fair?

  4. How do I register for a Career Fair?

 

Hire@TU

 

1. What is Hire@TU?

  • Hire@TU is a searchable online database that employers can use to post full-time, part-time jobs and internship opportunities.

  • Hire@TU connects employers with thousands of Towson University students and alumni who have active Hire@TU accounts.

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2. What are the benefits offered through Hire@TU?

  • Hire@TU enables you to post positions online. Students and alumni can view and apply for job and internship positions.

  • Hire@TU also allows you to participate in the on-campus recruiting program.

  • You will also receive email announcements and instructions for online registration for career annual career fairs sponsored by The Career Center.

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3. How do I obtain a Hire@TU account?

  • To access Hire@TU, please visit our Web site at http://www.towson.edu/careercenter and click “Employers Click Here.” 

  • If you are a first-time user, please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Complete the required fields including creating a username and password. You will use your username and password to access your account in the future.

  • To listen to an audio tutorial, please call 410-704-HIRE (4473). The tutorial allows you to connect with our front desk by pressing “0” should you have additional questions.

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4. How do I post jobs and internship positions?

  • Log into your Hire@TU account, click “Jobs” then click “New.”

  • Be specific with filling in the fields. The more information provided, the better the response from students and alumni will be.

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5. What if I forget my Hire@TU username and/or password?

  • Please do not set up a duplicate account. Just call our front desk at 410-704-2233 to obtain your information.

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6. How can students apply directly to my organization?

  • In the job posting under application instructions, please indicate the how to apply.

  • You can also select "Yes" under "Allow Online Referrals."  Students can apply directly through Hire@TU.

How students apply online:

  • Students click "Submit Resume” and select the application (resume). If students have not yet created and uploaded an application/resume, they would click "My Account" then "My Documents" from the main menu and follow the steps then return to the submission process.

  • Once a student applies, you will receive an email notification or you can check your account for referrals.

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7. How can I search for students who match our criteria?

  • Click “Student Search.”

  • Select applicable criteria to search for students

  • Click “Advanced” for a more advanced search.

  •  Select a student’s name to view his/her and/or link to resume.

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8. Will I be able to view students’ resumes?

  • Students can choose to upload their resumes onto Hire@TU. If candidates choose the option to provide access to their resumes, you can review it by clicking on the “View Resume” link.

  • Another option would be to contact candidates via the email address provided and invite them to apply and request that they allow resume viewing.

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ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING PROGRAM

1. Why should I participate in the Hire@TU On-Campus Recruiting Program?

  • Setting up an interview schedule through Hire@TU maximizes the number of qualified students and alumni that can apply. Only students who match the criteria you select will have access to your position and can apply.

  •  The OCR Program if offered in October and November and March and April each year allowing you to recruit each semester. 

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2. How is an on-campus recruiting schedule set up once I post my position?

  • To reserve a date, log into Hire@TU, click “Schedules”, and then click “New Schedule Request.”

  • You must request a schedule for each job and/or internship posting and include the job title and job ID number.

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3. How do students apply for an on-campus recruiting position?

  • Once the schedule is confirmed, students can apply via Hire@TU by clicking “Jobs” and then clicking “Qualified Schedules. “

  • A list of all employers who recruit on campus is accessible when students log into their Hire@TU account.

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4. When and how do I make selections on the applicants?

  • Hire@TU will notify you by email one week prior to the interview date to make your selections online. Please designate an alternate recruiter to make decisions if you are not available.   

  • Log into “Hire@TU for Employers.”

  • Click “Schedules,” then click the “Schedule ID number.

  • Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Manage List” (located bottom right).

  • Make decisions on all applicants. Once accepted, students will be notified by an email to sign up for a slot.

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5. How can I view the schedule once students sign up for an interview slot?

  • Log into Hire@TU and click “Schedules.”

  • Click the “Schedule ID number,” scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Session ID number” to review list.

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ADDITIONAL EMPLOYER RESOURCES

1. How can I set up an Information table on campus?

  • Employers can reserve an information table on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the University Union Susquehanna Dining Hall, 2nd floor.

  • Please call our front desk at 410-704-2233 to reserve space. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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2. What are the benefits of an information table?

  • The Career Center Information Table is located in the University Union just inside the Susquehanna Dining Hall.  Setting up a table allows employers to meet with a diverse group of students in an informal setting.

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3. Why should I attend a Career Fair?

  • The Career Center sponsors the Fall Career and Internship Fair, the Central Maryland College Career Fair, the Teacher Recruitment Fair and the Part-time and Seasonal Job Fair. 

  • Participating in career fairs provides a unique opportunity to talk with prospective candidates, collect resumes, and, more importantly, create personal connections that do not exist when only reviewing a resume. Attending a career fair provides an excellent opportunity to meet directly with a diverse group of candidates who are searching for job and internship opportunities.

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4. How do I register for a Career Fair?

  • Career fairs are held in the fall and spring each year. To find out more about these events, please visit our Web site at www.towson.edu/careercenter and click on “Fairs and Special Events.”           

  • For more information, please contact event planner Anna Berglowe-Lynch at aberglowe@towson.edu.

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