On-Campus Interviews

On-campus interviews at UNC Chapel Hill provide employers with direct access to a talented pool of students eager to make an impact in their respective fields. These interviews facilitate seamless interaction between employers and candidates, enabling companies to find the right fit for their organizational needs. By participating in University Career Service's on-campus interview recruitment program, employers can efficiently identify top talent and foster long-term professional relationships.

Interview Logistics & Process

Where? On-campus interviews are conducted in the UCS Interview Suite, the 4th floor in Hanes Hall. The entire floor contains 11 interview rooms, which employers can request to use to conduct their interviews. Pictures included above.

Who? Employers from all industries and sizes are welcome to schedule on-campus interviews. Regardless of company size or whether your organization was recently founded as a start-up, we invite all employers to host interviews in the UCS Interview Suite. In the description of your interview slot, you can indicate what student populations or majors you are looking to recruit.

When? For the Fall semester, on-campus interviews typically occur between late August to early December. For the Spring semester, they typically occur between early January to late April. You will find the interview schedules listed on Handshake under the "Request Interview Schedule" tab. We encourage employers to schedule interviews around career fair season, during pre-scheduled on-campus visits, and prior to the end of classes.

Employer Tip: It is helpful to students when employers post job or internship opportunity on Handshake prior to their on-campus interview to help them better prepare and research your company.

How to Request an Interview Schedule?

Once your Handshake account is created, you can create and request an on-campus interview with University Career Services. Here are instructions on how to request University Career Services' interview schedule.

1. Click on Interviews from the left navigation bar, then click Request Interview Schedule from the upper-right corner of the page
2. On the Basics tab, complete the following fields: Add "University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill" under What school would you like to interview at? Complete the fields, Who from your company will be attending this interview? Interview Schedule Name? Interview Schedule Description? 
3. Click the Timeline tab, and select the date you would like to interview applicants. Click the displayed "Week of DATE" to choose a future date quickly, or use the arrows in the upper-middle of the page to navigate week by week.
4. Complete the Date, Requested room count, Details
5. Once the fields are completed, click the blue button Add Date in the lower-right corner. 
6. Next, choose your preferred timeline, which are pre-defined timelines provided by UCS.
7. Timelines determine how students can sign up for interview slots. Check out Which interview timeline should I request?.
8. Once your timeline is selected, select your interview time slot template, which are pre-defined templates provided by UCS.
9. When finished, click the Jobs tab. Select a job(s) to attach to the interview schedule from the dropdown. If you want to create a new job to attach, click the white blue Create a new job. If you are not ready to post a position, you can click the blue button Next, then the green button Request to submit your request.
10. Once the job(s) is attached, click the Review tab. Review and edit any details as necessary, then click the green button Request.

You can find the full article on the Handshake Support page on How to Request an Interview Schedule:

Why Conduct On-Campus Interviews?

1. Efficient Recruitment Process: By conducting interviews on campus, employers can streamline the recruitment process, reducing time-to-hire and minimizing logistical challenges associated with off-site interviews.
2. Enhanced Employer Branding: Participating in on-campus interviews helps employers build their brand and presence among students, fostering long-term relationships and increasing visibility as a preferred employer.
3. Targeted Recruitment Opportunities: Career services can assist in organizing interviews that align with specific needs, such as targeting students from particular academic programs or those with specialized skills, ensuring a more focused and productive recruitment effort.

Questions?

For all questions regarding on-campus interviewing, please contact Kelsey Williams at [email protected].