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The Career Center

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HIRE@TU

1. What is Hire@TU

2. What should I choose as my "Applicant Type" when submitting my profile?

3. How do I select my major in the "Demographic Information" section of my profile?

4. How do I apply for on-campus interviews?

5. Am I required to upload my resume?

6. How do I upload my resume on Hire@TU?

7. Where do I find jobs and internships?

8. How do I search for jobs and internships?

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

 

1. What is Hire@TU?

Hire@TU is a searchable online database full of job and internship opportunities. Use it to search for part-time, full-time, on- or off-campus positions.

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2. What should I choose as my "Applicant Type" when submitting my profile?

The "Applicant Type" you select tells Hire@TU what kind of job you are looking for; for example, if you are looking for an internship, then choose internship from the list of Applicant Type's. You can select more than one Applicant Type by holding down the Control Key on your keyboard while you click your selections.

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3. How do I select my major in the "Demographic Information" section of my profile?

Click the Add/Remove button just below the majors box

A new window will open

Click the plus sign [+] next to All Majors to display the Colleges

Click the plus sign [+] next to your college to display particular majors

Click the box next to your major to place a check mark [P] in it

Scroll to the bottom of the window and click the Close Window button

You should see your major listed on your profile

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4. How do I apply for on-campus interviews?

Login to your Hire@TU account

Click on My Account

Click Schedules Tab

Click Qualified Schedules (Make sure your Profile is filled out COMPLETELY to ensure the best results)

Select the job to apply for by clicking on the schedule ID#

Click on "Request An Interview"- if your resume is uploaded in Hire@TU it will be sent

Resumes will be reviewed one week prior to the interview date - if you are accepted, you will receive an email with instructions on how to sign up for an interview slot

(For more information please visit our OCR PowerPoint Presentation or visit The Career Center at 7800 York Road, Suite  206)

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5. Am I required to upload my resume?

The short answer is no, but some jobs are set up so that the only way you can apply is to submit your resume through Hire@TU. Also, we require you to upload your resume in order to participate in the OCR program

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6. How do I upload my resume on Hire@TU?

Select My Account from the main bar

Select My Documents

Click Upload Files - the uploaded file will appear in the Document Manager

To upload additional documents, select Upload Files

Name the document and browse to select file

(For more information please visit The Career Center 7800 York Road, Suite  206)

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7. Where do I find jobs and internships?

Create and/or access your Hire@TU account

Visit The Career Center website at http://www.towson.edu/careercenter

Click on Hire@TU in the "Quick Links" area

Select the Create an Account link on the home page and follow the instructions to create an account

(For more information please visit The Career Center at 7800 York Road, Suite  206)

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8. How do I search for jobs and internships?

Create and/or access your Hire@TU account

Select Jobs form the main menu bar

Use Keyword**, Position Type or Job Category to search for positions (** Default is to search by 1st word)

To search for employer keywords, type the % sign before the employer's name

Click on Job ID# to review position and application instructions

Make sure you fill in all positions you are interested in under Applicant Type in your Profile to ensure the best results

(For more information please visit The Career Center at 7800 York Road, Suite  206)

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

There is no need to create another account! Call The Career Center at 410-704-2233 for help. (For more information please visit The Career Center at 7800 York Road, Suite  206 )

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