Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register?
Visit http://www.rochester.edu/careercenter/students/cic/index.html. Click on Registration Tutorial for detailed registration instructions. Registration will give you access to the online database allowing you to view employer listings for each city and specific job descriptions.

How do I access the website for the CIC?
You can access the CIC website at http://www.rochester.edu/careercenter/students/cic/index.html. Please speak with your school’s Career Center staff member to receive the password token.

Where are the events?
The CICs are held at a conference center or hotel IN EACH CITY. Visit http://www.rochester.edu/careercenter/students/cic/loc_directions.htmlfor detailed directions, maps, etc from each conference site.

What is the day like?
In the morning, recruiters are available in an open forum to talk with students from 9:30a.m. until 11:30a.m.  This is a great opportunity to meet employers prior to pre-scheduled interviews. There is also the possibility that a recruiter will offer you an interview and add you to their schedule based on these morning interactions, so bring your resume to distribute.  All interviews take place in the afternoon, from 12:30p.m. until 5:00p.m.  Employers will come and pick up students from the student waiting area at the time of each scheduled interview.

How do I get interviews?
Submit your resume to individual job descriptions by the Monday, November 26, 2007 deadline to apply for interviews. Employers receive resume collections two weeks prior and select candidates for interviews that are scheduled in advance. Additional interviews, as a result of morning interactions, can be arranged.  Interviews will take place from 12:30p.m. until 5:00p.m.

How do I upload my resume?
Once you have registered, click on the “Documents” tab at the top of the screen.  Then click on “Upload Documents” from the drop down menu. Select resume, click browse to find your resume on your computer, and then upload. Once the status changes from converting to ready, you resume has been uploaded. Make sure you label resumes so they are easily identifiable and accessible when you attach to each job description.  We recommend using your name and a functional label, like “BobSmithAdvertisingResume.doc,” so you can differentiate among several documents.

If I have my resume in my school’s eRecruiting system (ie. yoURCareerLink at Rochester) do I still have to upload it in the CIC database?
YES! Even though you may have uploaded your resume in your school’s eRecruiting system (i.e. youURCareerLink at Rochester), you still must upload your resume into the CIC database system. Your school’s and the CIC sites are independent systems! Please consult one of your school’s Career Center staff member for further assistance.

How do I upload other documents including cover letters, transcripts and writing samples?
After logging into the CIC website, select the “Documents” tab on the navigation bar at the top of the screen. Select “Upload a Document” and then select the appropriate type (resume, cover letter, writing sample, or other such as your transcript). For example, to upload a cover letter, select the cover letter option, hit “next,” and then search your computer to find the appropriate document in which you are uploading. Be sure that all documents are named appropriately for each position to which you are applying (such as BobSmithOgilvyCoverLetter). Once found, select “upload” and it will appear on the screen. Once the status changes from “converting” to “ready” you are ready to apply for positions. Please note: beyond uploading your documents, you must apply for the positions of interest and submit your documents accordingly.

How do I create a transcript?
For University of Rochester students, log into your student Access account via https://corona-dmc-3.its.rochester.edu/access. Once you are logged in, select “Academic History by Semester” on the left side of the screen. Once the screen is up, select all and copy and paste into a Word or Excel Document. Delete irrelevant information, leaving only semester, course title, and grade, and arrange the information in a way that is organized and easy to read.  Make sure you add your name to the top of the document!!! Please SAVE AS “your name Transcript.” For students from other consortium schools, log into your student records system and proceed in a similar fashion.

What is a writing sample?
A writing sample is typically (unless otherwise directed by the employer) a 3-5 page sampling of your own academic work (on a topic relevant to the position if possible). If the document is in totality 3-5 pages, please feel free to submit the entire work. You may also submit a 3-5 page portion of a larger piece. If you are submitting a portion of a larger paper, please make a note at the top that puts the sample in context (for example, the total length of the paper, the topic, what the portion is about, etc.).

Why do I have to apply to each company?
It’s important to apply to any company that you are interested in because applying to each individual posting is the only way to attach your resume to that position. Just uploading your resume into the CIC system will NOT attach your resume to positions!!!

When and how do I find out if I have been extended an interview?
After logging into the CIC website, click on  the “Applications” tab at the top of the screen and click “Your Active Applications.” This will display the status of all of your applications/resume submissions under the Employer Decisions column. Additionally, once extended an interview, you will receive a computer-generated email to the email account you have registered under your system’s profile. This email will prompt you to sign-up for an interview time.

How do I sign up for an interview time?
After logging into the CIC website, hover over the “Applications” tab at the top of the screen and click “Your Active Applications.” This will display the status of all of your applications/resume submissions under the Employer Decisions column. If your status is “Accepted”, click on “Details/Sign Up” and then click on “Sign up for Interview” Once on the Interview Sign Up Page, find the schedule date you would like to sign up for and select the Time radio button associated with that desired time slot. Click “Save” and your interview slot is reserved.

What happens if I'm not selected for an interview? Should I still attend?
Even if you weren’t pre-selected for an interview, you may still obtain an interview by networking with employers during the morning career fair portion of the event. Last year, almost 30% of the afternoon interviews were gained from these morning career fair interactions. Many employers purposefully leave open slots on their interview schedule for these morning interactions.

How often is the website updated?
The CIC website is updated automatically as employers sign up and submit their position descriptions. Continue to search the CIC website for interesting employers and positions and utilize the “One-Click Searches” found on the home page to view the newest job postings. To view an updated list of registered employers, visit http://www.rochester.edu/careercenter/students/cic/index.html and click on the city-specific link at the bottom of the page.

Who's coming?
Last year over 200 employers attended the events in four cities.  With the addition of our West Coast event, we anticipate more employers and more opportunities, including engineering and technical options. To review this year’s registered employers please visit http://www.rochester.edu/careercenter/students/cic/index.html. Please remember that employers sign up daily, so additional firms and job descriptions should appear when you next check the CIC system.
 
What should I wear/bring?
Business formal attire is expected for interviews. This includes a suit for both women and men. Bring additional copies of your most updated resume in a portfolio or nice folder. Please consult with your school’s Career Center staff member if you have further questions.

What materials do I need to apply?
Please refer to the instructions within each individual posting on the CIC database. Typically, resumes are required by all employers and many require additional documents including cover letters, transcripts, and writing samples.

How do I get there?
Some students fly, drive, carpool, take the bus or train. Public transportation is available in each metropolitan area once you arrive.

Is there transportation to the event(s)?
Most Career Centers do not provide transportation to the event, but some schools do coordinate options. Check to determine your school’s offerings and remember, it is most likely your responsibility to arrange transportation to the event. Visit http://www.rochester.edu/careercenter/students/cic/index.htmlfor directions and other transportation information.

Where do I stay?
Transportation, lodging, and food for the CICs are your responsibility. We suggest shopping around for hotel discounts, staying with friends, or sharing the cost of the hotel room with a friend. If you decide to fly in on the day of the event and have an afternoon interview, please plan to check-in at the student registration table by noon. If you do have major concerns or questions, check with your school’s Career Center.