Recruiting at USC

How do I list a job?

  • Call the Employment Line with any questions regarding listing your opportunities at USC, (213) 740-9110.
  • Employers may list full-time, part-time and internship opportunities with the USC Career Planning & Placement Center through the connectSC web site. From now until January 1, 2010, all job postings are FREE!
  • NEW! On-campus employers may list work-study positions for free directly on connectSC! Login orregister with connectSC to post your on-campus job for free now!
  • Job listings are exclusive to USC. USC students will access your online employment listing on a 24 hour basis, seven days a week.
  • All currently registered USC students and alumni may access this resource provided by the Career Planning & Placement Center.

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How do I register for on-campus interviews and profile events?

On-Campus Interviews

  • Recruiters may interview students during the Fall and Spring semesters on the USC campus for salaried full-time and paid internship opportunities.
  • Our On-Campus Interview Program provides you with an easy-to-use online system for reviewing resumes and selecting candidates prior to your day on campus.
  • Our beautiful facilities include private interview rooms as well as a recruiters lounge with Internet connectivity, fax and phones.

How to Register for an Interview Schedule

Interview schedules are pre-select. Pre-select schedules allow you to select specific candidates prior to your visit. You will have access to review the resumes of interested candidates online prior to selecting students you are interested in interviewing.

To reserve your date, please follow this simple three step process:

STEP ONE: Call the On-Campus Interview office to reserve your dates, (213) 740-9105.

STEP TWO: Complete the On-Campus Interview forms which will be sent to you via fax or e-mail once you reserve your date.

STEP THREE: Return the On-Campus Interview forms via fax (213) 740-9755 or e-mail to ocr@usc.edu. Interview dates will not be considered confirmed until all required forms have been returned to us.

Once you complete this simple three step process, you will receive a confirmation via e-mail along with your log-in password and information about your recruiting day at USC!

ORGANIZATION PROFILE EVENTS (Information Sessions)

  • Organization Profile Events provide students with an opportunity to learn more about your organization and meet some of your key employees.
  • Make a powerful impression by exposing students to highly knowledgeable senior executives and alumni who can deliver your message and convey your commitment to recruiting at USC.
  • The Trojan Presentation Room has been built with the latest technology for PowerPoint presentations and Internet connectivity and seats up to 50.
  • The Cardinal and Gold Conference Room seats 25.
  • The fee for the Trojan Presentation Room is $300 for 2 hours.
  • The fee for the Cardinal & Gold room is $250 for 2 hours.
  • Non-profit organizations may use either the Trojan Presentation or Cardinal & Gold room at a discounted rate of $100 for 2 hours.

How to Register for an Organization Profile Event

STEP ONE: Call the On-Campus Interview Office to reserve your location and date, (213) 740-9105.

STEP TWO: Complete the Profile Event forms which will be sent to you via fax or e-mail once you reserve your space and date.

STEP THREE: Return the Profile Event forms to us via fax at (213) 740-9755 or e-mail to ocr@usc.edu. Dates will not be considered confirmed until all required forms have been returned to us.

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Please tell me more about USC!

The University of Southern California, one of the world’s leading private universities, is distinguished by renowned faculty, highly competitive admission standards and an innovative public service program. “TIME Magazine” and The Princeton Review recently named USC College of the Year 2000 in recognition of its outstanding neighborhood outreach programs that set a new standard in higher education.

As Southern California’s first major comprehensive university, founded in 1880 in a celebration attended by a significant portion of the growing population of Los Angeles, USC has played an integral part in the growth of this dynamic and cultural region.

For information about USC students including demographic data, please visit the USC website at http://www.usc.edu/about/ataglance/

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Employer Guidelines

The USC Career Planning & Placement Center is committed to working in the best interest of USC students. We have established employer guidelines to assist you in making on-campus recruiting a professional, fair and ethical experience. We encourage organizations and their recruiters to help us create an equitable and successful recruiting season by acting in agreement with the following guidelines.

Anti-Discrimination
In accordance with University of Southern California policy, the Career Planning & Placement Center does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, veteran status, or handicap, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, the Career Planning & Placement Center will make its facilities available only to recruiting organizations whose practices are consistent with this policy.

Alcohol Policy
The use of alcohol at any point in the recruiting process both on and off campus — including tailgating at sports events — is prohibited. Any organization violating this policy will no longer be eligible to participate in career events or programs.

Cancellation Fees
Although there is no charge to organizations for on-campus interviews at the Career Planning & Placement Center, all organizations that cancel within one month of their interview schedule will be assessed a fee of $100.00 per reserved room. Organizations attending the Career Fair must cancel two weeks prior to the date to receive a full refund.

Changes in Interview Schedules
Any changes you wish to make to your schedule should be coordinated through the Career Planning & Placement Center.

Greeters
Some employers ask to bring an additional representative (not acting as recruiters/interviewers) to promote the organization in the student waiting area. This practice is distracting for other students and employers and our no-greeter policy will remain in effect. Employers who bring one or more greeters who are assigned to meet and pre-interview students in the Interview Center lobby will be asked to send those representatives back to their recruiting organization. Therefore, for your planning convenience, it is highly recommended to only bring one recruiter per interview schedule.

Interview Center Hours
The Interview Center at the Career Planning & Placement Center will be open to recruiters at 8AM during the on-campus interview season and will close at 5PM. If your organization needs space at the Center after 5PM, there is a $150 per hour charge and those needs must be scheduled at the time you confirm your reservation.

Making a Job Offer
Organizations are responsible for all representations and offers made to students by their recruiters and interviewers. To avoid any misunderstandings when making an employment offer, it is preferable to notify a student in writing of the major components of the job offer including salary, location, benefits, vacation and starting date.

Recruiters should not pursue students who have already accepted job offers from another organization. This behavior can damage relationships with students, other recruiters and the Career Planning & Placement Center.

Deferred, Rescinded or Withdrawn Offers
Withdrawing job offers, whether verbal or written, violates professional standards and may put students in a difficult professional and financial position. If your organization is considering retracting an offer for whatever reason, please call our office immediately to discuss the situation. Please be aware that deferred, rescinded or withdrawn offers will immediately jeopardize your participation in all programs and events at the Career Planning & Placement Center.

Employer Brochures and Recruiting Materials
The Career Planning & Placement Center requests that due to space constraints and the opportunity to link your web site to your connectSC listing, that you please do not send brochures and materials to the Center. We will not display promotional flyers or posters. We encourage you to provide a link to your web site through our online resources.

Exploding Offers
Because USC students are so competitive in the workforce, some employers often try to use inappropriate recruiting techniques. Employers who put pressure on students to accept offers within a very short time period or attach bonuses that “explode” if the offer is not immediately accepted, contribute to an ineffective and stressful experience for students. This method of making a student a job offer does not benefit either the employer or student.

The Career Planning & Placement Center has a policy that restricts employers from implementing these high-pressure tactics. Students must be given a minimum of three weeks response time from date of written offer to allow students to make an informed decision. Our recommended best practice is to respect the commitment that students have for their academics as well as any other previously scheduled interview and do not attach restrictive timelines to your offer. Employers who insist on using this technique will jeopardize their future recruiting relationship with the Center.

Third Party Recruiters
The On-Campus Interview program, Internship Week and Career Fairs are for direct employers of a recruiting organization. Third-party recruiters hired to staff one or more organizations will not be permitted at on-campus recruiting events.

Compensation
All companies participating in on-campus recruiting events must be offering paid positions within their organization. Positions that are solely based on commission with no base pay will not be included in on-campus recruiting events.

Parking
Employers participating in the On-Campus Interview Program may park on campus for the regular campus parking rates. The Career Planning & Placement Center does not reimburse employers for parking.

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