Guide to On-Campus Recruiting
for CLA students
You might be wondering what on-campus recruiting is like, or how you’ll take advantage of it. You can participate in on-campus recruiting in 3 ways:
Info Sessions
Info Sessions are facilitated by representatives from a company or organization, usually one with job or internship openings.
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They provide a summary of the company and the type of positions available. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, so be sure to ask some! Use the Info Session to figure out if you’re genuinely interested in the position or company. Note that the company reps will also use this time to assess if you’d be a good fit for them. Info Sessions are 60 to 90 minutes, and you usually need to register in advance.
On-Campus Interviews
For these, employers post a position, qualified students apply for it,
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and the company selects which student applicants they want to interview. Company representatives will then come to campus to conduct the interviews on a pre-arranged day. If you apply and are selected for an interview, you’ll be contacted to set up an interview time. Individual interviews are usually conducted by 1 or 2 people for 30 to 60 minutes.
On-Campus Info Tables
Employers occasionally set up an Information Table in Coffman Union. These are usually just a few hours on one day. You can visit the Info Table to meet the company or organization’s recruiters, ask questions, and drop off a resume. An Info Table is an excellent way for you to learn about the organization and any positions there that might interest you.
Which Employers Recruit CLA Students?
The list of companies and organizations seeking CLA students is always evolving and growing. Below is a list of organizations that have recently come to campus to recruit CLA students for full-time, part-time or internship positions:
Accredited Home Lenders
ACNielsen
ACR Homes
Admission Possible
Ameriprise
Analysis Group
Best Buy
Capital One
C.H. Robinson Worldwide
Comcast
General Electric
General Mills
GMAC-RFC
Grassroots Campaigns
Honeywell
LearningWorks
Macy’s
McKinsey & Company
Minnesota Reading Corps
National Oilwell
North Star Resource Group
Pepsi Bottling Group
Phillip Morris
ShopKo
Speedway/SuperAmerica
Target Financial Services
Target Headquarters
Target Stores
Teach For America
The Fund For Public Interest Research
UnitedHealth Group
Universal Data Corporation
US PIRG
Walt Disney World
