What you need to know about interviewing on campus

When you hear of an activity being held “on campus,” it’s usually okay to show up in flip flops and your latest free t-shirt. However, that’s not the case when it comes to on-campus interviews. Just to be clear, “on-campus interviews” are not the same thing as interviewing for a job located on Drury's campus. On-campus interviews (also referred to as “on-campus recruiting”) are when an employer actually visits Drury to interview students for the organization/company’s job openings. It’s really a win-win situation. Employers can interview many students in a day, visit with professors and see our campus.  Students have the convenience of interviewing close to home and avoid traveling to an unfamiliar location. Even though it takes place on campus, it should be treated like any other professional interview. Dress professionally, arrive early and leave your cell phone at home. Send a thank you.  To learn about opportunities, watch your Drury email, “like” Career Planning & Development on Facebook and visit our website. Follow directions from beginning to end. Employers often have different requirements and deadlines vary, so pay attention! Even though Drury’s smaller than many schools, employers often say they come to Drury because they prefer quality over quantity. They get an overall impression of what our students are like after a full day of interviews. Each candidate has the chance to make their best impression individually and for Drury.