The Career Center
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HIRE@TU
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What is Hire@TU?
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How do I create a Hire@TU
account?
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What if I forget my Hire@TU username and/or password?
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What should I choose as my "Applicant Type" when submitting my
profile?
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How do I select my major in the "Demographic Information" section of
my profile?
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How do I apply for positions in the On-Campus Recruitment Program?
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Am I required to upload my resume?
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How do I upload my resume on Hire@TU?
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Where do I find jobs and internships?
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How do I search for jobs and internships?
1. What is Hire@TU?
Hire@TU is a searchable
online database where students and alumni can search for full-time,
internship and part-time opportunities. Thousands of employers post
their positions on Hire@TU.
2. How do I create a Hire@TU account?
On
The Career Center website,
http://www.towson.edu/careercenter, select
“Students and Alumni click here.” Select “Click here to register!” to
get started. Complete your profile, fill in all required fields, and
click “Register.”
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3. What if I forget my
Hire@TU
username and/or password?
Please do not create a
duplicate account. Call The Career Center at 410-704-2233 for help. (For
more information please visit The Career Center at 7800 York Road,
Suite 206)
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4. What should I choose as
my "Applicant Type" when submitting my profile?
The "Applicant Type"
reflects the type of job you seek. For example, if you are searching for
an internship, choose “Internship” from the list of Applicant Types.
More than one “Applicant Type” can be selected by holding down the
Control Key on your keyboard while you click additional selections.
There are three different Applicant Types for part time jobs; one for
off campus jobs and two for on campus jobs. When selecting from Part Time
- Federal Work Study, Part Time - Off Campus, and Part Time - Regular
Student Employment, be sure to choose the one you are looking for now.
If you are unsure whether or not you have Federal Work Study, contact
the Financial Aid Office or click here for more
information. When in doubt, please select "Part Time - Regular Student
Employment."
There are three different Applicant Types for part
time jobs; one for off campus jobs and two for on campus jobs. When
selecting from Part Time - Federal Work Study, Part Time - Off Campus,
and Part Time - Regular Student Employment be sure to choose the one you
are looking for now. If you
are unsure whether of not you have Federal Work Study, contact the
Financial Aid Office, or select “Part Time – Regular Student
Employment.”
5. How do I select my major
in the "Demographic Information" section of my profile?
Click the “Add/Remove”
button just below the "Majors" box. A new window will open.
Click the plus sign [+]
next to All Majors to display the Colleges.
Click the plus sign [+]
next to your college to display particular majors.
Click the box next to your
major to place a check mark [P] in it.
Scroll to the bottom of the
window and click the “Close Window” button.
You should see your major
listed on your profile.
6. How do I apply for
positions in the On-Campus Recruitment Program?
Login to your
Hire@TU account and click “My
Account.”
Click “Schedules Tab” then
click "Qualified Schedules” (Make sure your Profile is filled out
completely to ensure the best results).
Select the job by clicking
the “Schedule ID#.” Click on "Request An Interview"- your resume must be
uploaded in
Hire@TU
and serves as your application. A cover letter can also be included.
Resumes will be reviewed
one week prior to the interview date. You will be notified by email if
you are accepted with instructions on how to sign up for an interview
slot.
(For more information
please visit our
OCR PowerPoint Presentation
or visit The Career Center at 7800 York Road,
Suite 206)
7. Am I required to upload
my resume?
Uploading a resume is not
required to conduct a job or internship search, however, the on-campus
recruiting program, including the teacher recruitment fair, requires a
resume.
The mock interview program
does not require an uploaded resume.
8. How do I upload my
resume on
Hire@TU?
Have your resume reviewed
at The Career Center before posting.
Select “My Account” from
the main bar then select “My Documents”
Click “Upload Files” –
click “Browse” and select your file, making sure that it is
professionally named.
Select “Upload” and the
file will appear in the Document Manager
(For more information
please visit The Career Center 7800 York Road, Suite 206)
9. Where do I find jobs and
internships?
Create and/or access your
Hire@TU account
Visit The Career Center
website at
http://www.towson.edu/careercenter
Click “Hire@TU” in the "Quick Links" area
Select the “Create an
Account” link on the home page and follow the instructions to create an
account.
(For more information
please visit The Career Center at 7800 York Road, Suite 206)
10. How do I search for
jobs and internships?
Create and/or access your
Hire@TU account.
Select “Jobs” form the main
menu bar
Use keywords such as
“Position Type” or “Job Category” to search for positions.
Search for an organization
name using the percent sign (%) to indicate “contains.”
For instance, “%Mason” for Legg
Mason.
Click on Job ID# to review
position and application instructions.
Click all positions that
you are interested in under “Applicant Type” in your Profile.
(For more information
please visit The Career Center at 7800 York Road, Suite 206)
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