Employer Resources On Campus Interviews

The on-campus recruiting program gives employers the opportunity to interview Florida Tech students on campus during the Fall and Spring semesters. Employers should reserve their recruiting date at least six weeks in advance by contacting Career Management Services at 321-674-8102. We will confirm your date and send you a recruiting registration form within one week. Please fill out the registration form and return it as soon as possible to our office so that we can advertise your visit to our students. We do accept reservations up to two weeks in advance of the visit providing we have space available but may not be able to provide resumes in advance for pre-screening.

Types of Interview Schedules

Pre-Select Schedules:

We will submit resumes to employers for pre-selection based on the major, degree, graduation date, GPA, and work authorization status that is given to us on the recruiting registration form. We can forward resumes by by email providing the student has registered with our office.

Florida Tech is a small institution so our pool of applicants, although high in quality, is often quite small in number, particularly if the screening criteria are specific and numerous. To increase the pool of applicants and make the recruiting visit more productive, we encourage employers to consider looking carefully at our academic programs to see if some of our unique and interdisciplinary programs may be appropriate. Many employers find that being flexible regarding major, GPA and work authorization status can increase the pool of applicants.

Career Management Services will attempt to forward resumes to you at least two weeks prior to your on-campus visit. After reviewing the resumes, please let us know your selections by e-mail at least five days prior to your visit so that we can contact students to set up the interview schedule. Employers are encouraged to contact students directly by e-mail to tell them that they have been selected for an interview and to encourage them to contact our office for an interview time.

Combination Schedules:

Employers who have pre-screened resumes and find that there are still openings on their schedule may want to consider a combination schedule. A combination schedule can include students who have been pre-selected and students who perhaps did not have their resume submitted in time for pre-selection but who meet the screening criteria and who are interested in the employer. A combination schedule is also an option for employers who will consider interviewing interested and motivated students who perhaps did not meet the initial screening criteria. The students who are not pre-selected will sign up on a first come, first serve basis.

Open Schedules:

Open schedules allow students to sign up on a first come, first serve basis, based on requirements such as major, degree, graduation date, GPA, and work authorization status. We will publicize open schedules extensively on our website, on campus bulletin boards, and by email announcements sent to our registered students. Students will sign up directly for open schedules in Career Management Services.

All interview schedules conducted within the Career Management Services Office must begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and end no later than 4:30 p.m. A typical interview schedule begins at 8:30 a.m. with 30 minute appointments; two 15 minute breaks; and one hour for lunch. We can accommodate different schedules such as 45 minute interview slots provided we have advance notice. Many Florida Tech students schedule on campus interviews around their classes and part-time jobs and may not able to wait for a recruiter who is running late.

Information Sessions

Many employers find that an information session held prior to interviews can be helpful to give a more extensive overview of the company than is feasible during a 30 minute interview and to help students become more familiar with the organization and the positions that they are interviewing for. Career Management Services can make the arrangements for the room reservation, food, and AV equipment provided we have advance notice of the presentation. Catering is provided through the University's food services department and employers will be billed directly by them. There is no charge for AV equipment that is available on campus although there may be a charge for a technician to set up equipment in certain buildings.

Publicizing Your Visit

Career Managment Services advertises all on campus interviews on our website, on campus bulletin boards, and through email notices to students who are registered with our office. Feel free to send us your own customized flyers or posters for posting. Advertising in the campus newspaper is another option and can be arranged by e-mailing the The Crimson directly. Links to other student organizations on campus can be found on the Campus Life web site or you can call the Student Activities Office at 321-674-8134 to get contact information for various student organizations.

Getting to know faculty members at Florida Tech is an excellent way to publicize your organizations upcoming visit because they have very close contact with the students. We would be happy to set up meetings or lunch arrangements with faculty as part of your recruiting visit. Feel free to contact faculty directly in advance of your visit either by e-mail or by phone. Department information and listings can be found either on the Academic and Research web site or in the campus telephone directory.

General Information

All on campus interviews take place in the Career Management Services Office, which is located in Room 210 of the Keuper Administration Building (please see the campus map for location). The office opens at 8:00 a.m. and employers can check in at that time. Parking is available in the visitors lot beside the Keuper Building and in the visitors lot in front of the Miller Building. If no parking is available in the visitors lots, parking is allowed in the main parking lot located directly across Country Club Road. Visitors' parking passes are available from the receptionist on the first floor of the Keuper Building.

Lunch is usually on your own unless arrangements are made in advance with either faculty members or with a member of the Career Management Services staff. The campus is fairly close to many local restaurants but recruiters should keep in mind that it is very difficult to find a parking spot on campus during midday. The SUB Cafe, which is located in the Denius Student Center directly across from the Keuper Building, is very convenient for lunch.

For more information about traveling to Florida Tech please see information about visiting Florida Tech and the Melbourne area.

If you have any additional questions regarding your on-campus interviewing visit, please feel free to call us at 321-674-8102.