Q. How do I set up and advertise my information session/pre-night event?

We work to provide our recruiters with the best possible service; therefore, we refer companies to Ohio State services well equipped to facilitate a recruiting information session. If you are interested in setting up an information session/pre-night, please work directly with one of the facilities listed below.

After booking your event, please contact Susan Geier (geier_3@fisher.osu.edu) or Mark Wilson (wilson_46@fisher.osu.edu) to promote your event. It is critical to contact us with this information so that we can promote your event to the students. We will add the information session date, time and location to your job posting and schedule within FisherConnect as well as send a mass email to those students whom you would like to invite. This is only done if you let us know that you would like your event to be promoted.

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On-Campus Interviewing

Q. How much does it cost to register with FisherConnect and reserve an interview room?

There is no cost to use FisherConnect or to interview at our facility. However we do charge a fee for interview space during and after Career Fairs.

Q. How do I post a Schedule for on-campus interviews?

1. Go to http://fisher.osu.edu/fisherconnect
2. If you do not have an account with FisherConnect, please register by clicking on the “Click here toregister with FisherConnect” link. Your account will be activated within two business days.
3. Login to FisherConnect
4. Go to the menu bar at the top of the page and select Schedules/Jobs for On Campus Interviews. Click on “STEP 1- Interview Room Reservation” to request your interview date and number of rooms needed for your visit. (If you do not see Schedules/Jobs for On Campus Interviews, contact Susan Geier at geier_3@fi sher.osu.edu).
5. After your interview room request has been approved (within two business days), you can then click on “STEP 2- Add Interview Schedule Information”, to enter your schedule information and attach the job description. Once the information is submitted, we will activate the interview schedule.

Q. What if I want to re-post an inactive On-Campus Interview schedule that was previously used?

To re-use a schedule where the job description and screening criteria have not changed or changed very little, contact Susan Geier at geier_3@fisher.osu.edu or 614-292-8587 with the Schedule ID# you want to reuse.

Q. Will all OSU students be able to view my posting in FisherConnect?

No. Only students enrolled in the Fisher College of Business have access to FisherConnect. To set up interviews with students outside of Fisher, please contact the following Career Management offices:

• Colleges of the Arts & Sciences: 614.292.7055
• Engineering Career Services: 614.292.8694

 Q. How do I find the timeline (pre-select due date, scheduling deadline, etc.) for my on-campus interview schedule?

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. On the menu bar at the top of the page go to Schedules/Jobs for On-campus Interviews → On-Campus Interviews List 
3. Find the interview schedule in the list of On-campus Interviews and click on the Schedule ID number or the Job Title to access the schedule details
4. Scroll down and find the Timeline box containing the information on when students can submit resumes and schedule interviews
5. Your Preselections Due Date is in theTimeline box

Q. What information is on the timeline?

In order to make use of the timeline in your schedule, it is important to understand the language in the timeline.

• Request Interview for Preselect Schedule — The first date that students can begin submitting their resumes to be considered for an interview 
• Request Interview Period Over — The last day students have to submit their resumes
• Preselections Due Date - The deadline by which employers are to "accept" the candidates they want schedule interviews
• Accepted Candidates Schedule Interviews — The first date that accepted students can begin signing up for an interview — preselects must be made prior to this date
• Interview Scheduling Closed — The last day that accepted students can sign up for an interview.

Q: When do I select candidates to sign up on my on-campus interview session?

You cannot make your pre-selections until the day after the Request Interview Period Over closes on your schedule. You will find that date under the Timeline on your schedule. You will also receive emails reminding you when to start your preselections.

Q: How do I get the resumes of those students who have requested an on-campus interview?

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. On the menu bar at the top of the page go to Schedules/Jobs for On-campus Interviews → On-campus Interviews List
3. Click on the schedule name or ID number that you want to view
4. Click on Manage Preselects at the top left side of the page under Page Functions
5. To select all the resumes for a resume packet, click the box at the top of the list next to First Name
6. To email the resume packet to your self, click the box next to check to email packet to self
7. Click the [Create Packet] button
8. You will receive a PDF file of all the resumes 

Q: How do I select candidates I want to sign up for my on-campus interview?

The Request Interview Period Over must be over in order for you to start selecting candidates.

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. On the menu bar at the top of the page go to Schedules/Jobs for On-campus Interviews → On-campus Interviews List
3. Click on the schedule name or ID number that you want to view
4. Click on Manage Preselects at the top left side of the page under Page Functions
5. Click [Manage List]
6. Under Status, click Accepted or Not Accepted for each candidate
7. Once you have indicated your selection for each candidate click the [Save Picks] button at the bottom of the page 
8. You will then be taken to a confirmation page — click [Submit Picks] to finalize your selections or [Return] to make any changes to your selections. You must click [Submit Picks] on the confirmation page to finalize your choices. 

Q: How do students know that they have been accepted for an on-campus interview?

Once you submit your preselect picks, an email is automatically sent to students indicating they have been accepted or not accepted for an interview.

Q. Do you use a bidding process for students to sign up for interviews?

No.

Q. How do students sign up on my on-campus interview schedule?

If you have a pre-select schedule students can schedule their interviews through FisherConnect after you have made your selections. When you submit your selections all the students who submitted resumes get an email message informing them of your decision to accept them for an interview or your decision to decline granting them an interview.

If you have an open schedule, students can schedule an interview through FisherConnect if they meet all of the selection criteria you require in your schedule posting.

Q. What is the difference between an On-Campus Interview schedule and a Session?

An On-campus Interview schedule is the job posting, including the entire job description, screening requirements, application instructions and the actual interview schedule. A Session is the list of interview time slots linked to the On-Campus Interview schedule where candidates sign up for an interview time.

Q. How do I add students to an on-campus interview schedule being created through FisherConnect that I meet at a Career Fair or students that cannot schedule interviews independently?

If the student is a Fisher student and is not QUIC or missed the resume submission deadline, but you want to interview the student we can add the candidate to the interview schedule for you or add them to the accepted list and the candidate can schedule independently. Please send Susan Geier an email message providing the schedule ID number and the student’s name.

If the student is not a Fisher student, but you want to interview the student, we can schedule the interview for them. Please send Susan Geier an email message providing the schedule ID number and the student’s name, phone number and email address.

Tip for Success — contact us as early as possible, it is easier to add a student before the interview schedule is finalized.

Q: What is the QUIC Program?

A student becomes QUIC (Qualified Undergraduate Interview Candidate) after the successful completion of an online course, registering their profile on FisherConnect and passing a mock interview. The QUIC program was developed in direct response to feedback from recruiters with the specific objective to help students develop expertise in:

• Creating a well-written and descriptive resume
• Knowing all of the policies and procedures of FisherConnect
• Utilizing FisherConnect to find jobs in which they are interested and for which they meet the requirements established by the company
• Being a well-prepared interview candidate
• Representing the type of quality student produced by the Fisher College of Business

Once a student passes the online course and mock interview they are QUIC and then become eligible to participate in on-campus recruiting.

Q: How do I edit or update my company's profile in FisherConnect?

Due to a security feature, Career Management will make updates to your company profie on your behalf.  Send the updated text about your profile to the Recruiting Coordinator.

Job Postings without Interview Schedules

Q. How do I post a Job in FisherConnect without a schedule for on-campus interviews?

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. If you do not have an account with FisherConnect, please register now by clicking on the “Click here to register with FisherConnect” link. Your account will be activated within one business day.
3. Go to the menu bar at the top of the page and select Job Postings Without Schedules → New Job.
4. Complete the Posting Information with job description and selection criteria.
5. Click on Save button.

Tips for posting a job

• Include a date for when you want the position posted and for when you want to the job posting to expire.
• Take time to choose criteria you want the applicants to meet – degree, majors, GPA, graduation date range, citizenship status.
• Provide application instructions.

 Q. How do I edit my Job Posting?

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. On the menu bar at the top of the page go to Job Postings Without Schedules →Job List.
3. Click on the ID number of the job you want to edit
4. To make changes, you must click [Edit] at the top of the section you want to change and edit those fields.
5. Click the gray [Save] button to save your changes

Q. How do I re-post an expired job?

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. On the menu bar at the top of the page go to Job Postings Without Schedules →Job List.
3. Click on the job you wish to repost.
4. Scroll down to Posting Information and click [Edit] to make changes.
5. Enter new dates for the Post and Expire dates.
6. Click the gray [Save] button to save your changes

Q. How do I close a job before the expire date?

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. On the menu bar at the top of the page go to Job Postings Without Schedules →Job List.
3. Click on the job you wish to close.
4. Scroll down to Posting Information and click [Edit] to make changes
5. To Close the Job, edit the Expire Date to a date that has already passed and it will no longer be active and visible by students.
6. Click the gray [Save] button to save your changes

Q. How do I retrieve resumes for a posting that I used FisherConnect as a resume drop for?

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. On the menu bar at the top of the page go to Job Postings Without Schedules →Job List
3. Look to the right and Click the R under the Activity column to see the students’ resumes
4. Click the box next to each students’ name to select their resume
5. Click the box next to Check to email packet to self and you will receive the resume packet via email

Career Fairs

Q. How do I register for the Fisher Fall Career Fair or the Fisher Internship Invitational through FisherConnect?

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. Place cursor on Career Events tab at top of page
3. Click Search
4. Select Career Fair and click Search
5. Click event name
6. Click Register button

Q. How much does it cost to participate in a Fisher career fair?
Between $300 and $800.

Location and Facilities

Q. Do you have videoconferencing capabilities?
Our facility is equipped to hold videoconferences. Space is limited and we require the assistance of Techonology and Distance Learning specialists to work the equipment so be sure to reserve a room early.

Q. Do you have wireless internet?
Yes, we will provide you with the access information when you check-in.

Q. Where do I park when I am interviewing on campus?
For your on-campus recruiting visit, we offer complimentary parking at the Lane Ave Parking Garage located near the corner of Lane Ave and Tuttle Park. You will be provided with a parking pass to exit the Lane Ave Garage at the end of your recruiting visit.

Finding and Communicating with Students

Q. How can I send a mass email to students that fit my selection criteria through FisherConnect?

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. Click on Student Search in the tool bar
3. Select search criteria
   Advice:
   It may take more than one search to refine your results
   When making selections for your search, keep in mind students do not always select everything that applies to their profile
   Selecting Majors – click the Add/Remove button, to expand the list of choices for each degree click on the plus sign, then check the box next to the major(s) to select, then click “Close Window” to save selections
   Typical searches focus on:
   
   • Graduation date range
   • Majors
   • Degree
   • Search Status
   • Overall GPA
   • Work Authorization
4. Click on Search to run search
5. Click on Mass Email button
6. Review list of students and check box to left of student’s name to exclude from distribution of message
7. Click Continue
8. Confirm selections and click Proceed to write and send message
9. Write message and click Send Email for message to be sent
   Tip: When adding additional recipients separate email addresses with a comma but no spaces between the commas and addresses

Q. How can I search for student resumes in FisherConnect?

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. Click on Student Search in the tool bar
3. Select search criteria
   Advice:
   It may take more than one search to refine your results
   When making selections for your search, keep in mind students do not always select everything that applies to their profile
   Selecting Majors – click the Add/Remove button, to expand the list of choices for each degree click on the plus sign, then check the box next to the major(s) to select, then click “Close Window” to save selections
   Typical searches focus on: 
   Graduation date range
   Majors
   Degree
   Search Status
   Overall GPA
   Work Authorization
4. Click on Search to run search
5. To view resumes, either click on the select all button or check the box to the left of the individual names
6. OR , Click on the box to the left of “Check to email packet to self” if you want the resumes emailed to your account
7. Click on Create Packet to complete the process

Q. How many resumes can I upload?
A. You can upload up to 10 different resumes per your account in FisherConnect.

Q. How do I choose which resume to submit once I request an interview?
A. Once you choose “submit resume”, you will get a pop up asking you which document (resume) you would like to submit. If you do not get this pop up, then you have a pop up blocker on your computer. To allow pop-ups on this site you will need to disable your pop-up blocker by clicking on “Tools” on your browser, “Pop-up Blocker”, and “Turn-off Pop-up Blocker”. Keep in mind that the employer will receive the default resume in your account unless you have chosen to submit a different resume.

Q. How can I upload the resume I created using a MS Word template?
There’s something with the formatting of Microsoft templates that prevents FisherConnect from turning it into a PDF document. Here’s how to fix it:

1. Select all of the text in the resume (hit CTRL and A)
2. Copy the text
3. Open up another blank document
4. Go to Edit > Paste Special
5. Select “Formatted Text (RTF)” & hit Okay
6. Go to File > Save As
7. Name the file & choose a file type of “Rich Text Format” & Save

This should strip any funny formatting (but still keep the style of the resume you want).

Q. What is the difference between Qualified and All Schedules?
A. The schedules you see under Qualified Schedules are jobs for which you are eligible to request an on-campus interview because you meet all of the requirements set by the employer. All Schedules lists every schedule that employers have set up for on-campus interviewing, however you may not meet the requirements for many of these schedules. Please note that you can only submit your resume to the schedules you can view under Qualified Schedules.

Q. Why can’t I submit my resume or request an interview for a specific job or schedule?
A. If FisherConnect is not allowing you to “submit resume” for a specific job or schedule, then one of the following is happening:

• You do not meet all of the requirements set by the employer. It should tell you which requirement you do not meet if this is the case.
• Check the timeline within the schedule, you may not be able to submit your resume yet or it may be past the due date.
• You are not QUIC or do not meet the eligibility group requirement to interview on campus.

Q. Why can’t I sign up for my interview time if I’ve been accepted?
A. Check the timeline within the schedule. You may not be in the date range to sign up yet. The date on the timeline next to Accepted Students Schedule Interviews is the first day that students can begin signing up for an interview. Sometimes employers miss the deadline for accepting interview candidates which delays students scheduling interview times.  If this is the case, Career Management is working with the employer to solve the problem.

Q. What information is on the timeline?
A. In order to make use of the timeline in your schedule, it is important to understand the language.

• Request Interview for Preselect Schedule— The first date that students can begin submitting their resumes to be considered for an interview
• Request Interview Period Over — The last day students have to submit their resumes
• Accepted Candidates Schedule Interviews — The first date that accepted students can begin signing up for an interview
• Interview Scheduling Closed — The last day that accepted students can sign up for an interview.

Q. What does it mean if I’ve been chosen as an alternate?
A. The schedule will first open to students who were preselected as Accepted; Alternate candidates can sign up for any open timeslots available once their sign-up window has opened.

To sign up:

1. Log in to FisherConnect
2. Click on My Account in the tool bar then select My Activity
3. Click on the Schedules tab and scroll to the Preselect section
4. Locate the job title and organization for which you have been selected as an alternate and click to open the schedule
5. Scroll down to the Timeline section to make sure that the window has opened for alternates to sign up

Q. What if I have not been notified whether or not I am “accepted” for an interview schedule and the sign up date has already begun?
A. In this case, the ermployer did not accept students by the deadline. We encourage you to bring this to our attention.

Q. Where are my interviews located?
A. All on-campus interviews are in 150 Gerlach Hall unless specified otherwise.

Q. Can I cancel an interview?
A. Only certain circumstances permit a student to cancel an interview. If an emergency should occur please follow these steps to properly cancel your interview (note: you may still be in violation of interviewing policy if your emergency is not approved):

1. Contact Susan Geier at geier_3@fisher.osu.edu or 614-292-8587, as soon as you are aware that you will need to cancel
2. Email the employer/s that you were scheduled to interview with to explain your situation
3. Be prepared to provide the necessary documentation to verify your emergency if necessary

Q. How do I request to have my information removed from the Office of Career Management mailing list or email distribution list?
A. The Office of Career Management does not have a "mailing list" that we use. We do searches of students in the database by criteria in their profiles, then send an e-mail based on that criteria. If you do not want the Office of Career Management to send you any e-mails, you can make your Search Status for Employment to "Not Searching" (in your profile). When we send e-mails, we always include in the search criteria, "Actively Searching" students.

*If you do not want employers to be able to search you and send you e-mails, edit the field "Allow Employer Viewing" to say No (in your profile).

Q. What happens if I get an email for violating the FisherConnect policy?
A. The first time you violate a policy you will receive a warning via email. A second violation will result in the inactivation of your FisherConnect account for the remainder of the academic year. You are welcome to appeal any warning or account inactivation to the FisherConnect Policy Committee (contact Mark Wilson, wilson.46@osu.edu or 614-292-8615, for more information). You must submit a written explanation of the circumstances and provide any documentation that you feel might help your appeal (correspondence with an employer, doctor’s note, etc.).