An array of job search resources and services are available for seniors who are seeking to enter the professional world upon graduation. In addition to online resources, a Career Library filled with helpful information is available. Be sure to take advantage of employer events and workshops that are listed in the Events calendar. Visit The Career Services Office at Slavin Center 111 to consult with staff during Quick Question Hours or for an individual appointment.

The Recruitment Program Benefits How You Can Participate Application Deadlines How To Apply Uploading Documents to eFriars The Interview Process eFriars Resume Books Your Ethical Obligations

• The Recruiter's Panel
  Each year 4-5 recruiters share their secrets: what they look for in resumes, what they want from candidates during interviews, and more. These pointers apply to a variety of employers, not only those who recruit on-campus. Visit our Events  page for details.
• On-Campus Fairs
  The Office of Career Services hosts a variety of fairs for stundents in the fall, including: Accounting & Finance Career Fair, Career & Graduate School Fair and the Post-Graduate Volunteer Programs Fair. Visit our Events page for details.
• Interviewing Workshop
  Learn good interviewing habits and effective interviewing skills. Visit our  Events page for details.
• Resume Workshop
  Learn how to do a draft of your resume and get a review during Quick Question Hours.

Be sure to attend other events held throughout the year! Visit our Events page for details.

• LARC [Liberal Arts Recruiting Connection] Job Fair, Boston
  This annual career fair provides a chance to meet representatives from organizations offering full-time opportunities, and in some cases, internships.
• The Spring Job Fair, On-Campus
  Speak with company respresentatives from a variety of career fields and industries.
• The Big East Job Fair, New York City
  Conducted by the Big East Recruiting Consortium. An online job fair is also offered following the NYC job fair.
• RICE [ RI Consortium of Educators] Teacher Job Fair, RI
  Attend this fair to speak with representatives from school systems nationwide.

Interested Employers
Each year a number of employers visit PC to interview motivated seniors from all majors. Additionally, other employers collect resumes through the on-campus interview process, but conduct interviews over the phone or at their offices.

Apply Online Through eFriars - It's Easy!
All information on employers and their job opportunities are found in eFriars. Register or re-register in eFriars to begin your search. New users can call x2305 to receive the token password.

Reality Testing
If your resume does not get selected for interviews, analyze why. You may need to improve your resume, fix the objective on the resume, or redirect your efforts to a different kind of employer or to job opportunities more suitable to your interests and qualifications at this point in time. This kind of reality testing will greatly improve your independent job search.

Job Interviewing Skills
On-campus recruiting exposes you to the realities of job interviewing and offers you the opportunity to improve your job presentation skills by clarifying your goals and/or selling points. You will also learn the importance of employer research, motivation, professionalism, and closing interviews.

Job Offers
Many seniors receive job offers through the on-campus recruitment Program.

Note: There are Limitations. Not all career interests are represented in on-campus recruitment. Employers in many fields do not use on-campus recruitment as their hiring method.

Register in eFriars
Register or re-register in eFriars.  The registration instructions are readily available on the front page. To register the first time click "Create Account" in the lower left corner. Call The Office of Career Services at x2305 for the token password.

Use the Calendar Section of eFriars
Regularly check the Application Deadline Dates in the Calendar section of eFriars. All job titles that are accepting applications will be listed.

Click from Job Title to Job Description
Just click on any Job Title for the job description.

Apply
The job descriptions in eFriars tell you how to apply for each job. You will need to understand the job description to interview effectively.

Checking Deadline Dates In Advance
In the calendar section of eFriars you can click ahead to future months. Just be sure to re-check each month, since additions and other changes may occur.

Special Collections/Additional Deadline Dates
Any Special Collection Deadlines will be announced in a notice to your Friar box. The information will also be in the Calendar section of eFriars.

You Will Need the eFriars Job Description
The Job Description in eFriars contains all application instructions. Please read it. To access Job Descriptions see “How to Participate” above.

Resume
You will need a resume. Your resume can be without an objective or with an objective that fits the job you are applying for. At times, the best objective is simply the Job Title.

Additional Application Materials are Sometimes Required
Some employers want more than a resume. For instance, they may require a Cover Letter and/or a Transcript.  Follow the Application Instructions in the eFrairs Job Description.

Most of the Time You Will  Be Directed to Apply Online
To do so you must: (1) Have your resume (and any other required materials) uploaded into the Documents section of eFriars. (2) Be in the Job description in eFriars and follow the simple directions on how to retrieve your resume and apply.

Sometimes You May be Directed to Apply Off-Line
In this instance, you may apply either directly to the employer or via an employer's website. In rare cases you may be asked to submit a paper copy of your resume to The Office of Career Services in Slavin 111.

Resume or Other Documents
Have your resume saved and available to upload. Other documents may be a cover letter or a transcript copy (unofficial). For best results, documents should be in Microsoft Word.

• Click on "Documents" 
• Upload your resume or other documents. 

Transcripts
To upload a transcript you must first open your BannerWeb account. 

• Highlight the whole transcript and copy it. 
• Paste the transcript into Microsoft Word and save it. 
• Upload the transcript file to eFriars as you would any other document.

Resume Review And Selection
The employers review the resumes they receive, and select the candidates they believe best match their needs.  You are then informed of the employer’s decision and, if selected, you must sign up for a specific interview time as soon as possible. If you wish to decline an interview, call Mrs. Ricci right away at 401-865-2305.

How to Sign Up for an Interview
Sign Up Quickly!If you are selected for an interview, you will need to sign up as soon as possible for a specific interview time.

Sign Up Can Occur In Either Of Two Ways. On paper, at the Career Office (Mrs. Ricci’s desk), or online in eFriars. Both processes are simple.

Instructions on how to sign up will be included with the notice that you have been selected for an interview.

How to Decline an Interview
If you wish to decline an interview, call Mrs. Ricci right away at 401-865-2305. Please decline as soon as possible so that we can inform another senior that the interview is available.

How to Cancel an Interview
You should call The Office of Career Services 24 hours in advance at 401-865-2305. You can call during office hours or leave a voicemail message after hours. If leaving a voicemail, state your name, the name of the employer and the fact that you are canceling your interview.

Single Resume

• Upload your resume into eFriars, as described above.
• Click “publish your resume.” 
  Note: “Publish” just means copying it to another section of eFriars (such as Resume Books).
• Choose the Resume book you want and click your resume in.
• Be sure to always publish your resume in the first Resume Book, entitled “Experience Network Resume Book.” This book is available to employers who recruit at other schools but not at PC. 

Multiple Resumes

• You can upload multiple resumes – for instance, resumes with different Objectives (suitable to each Resume Book). 
• You can “publish” your resume to multiple resume books.

You Need To Have Some Interest In The Jobs You Apply For
A low level of interest may develop into a strong interest. But you should not be taking interviews “for practice” (and in effect denying the interview to a more motivated senior).

You Need To Prepare Professionally For Interviews
This means doing your homework on yourself and on the employer. You need to think through your match to the job and your selling points. You must research the employer and figure out what attracts you to that specific employer.

You Need To Dress And Groom Professionally For Interviews

You Must Show Up For An Interview, Or Call The Office of Career Services To Cancel In Advance
Cancel as far in advance as possible, so we can find another senior for your interview time. Last minute cancellations may result in the employer not returning to campus in the future.

You Need To Treat Employers Courteously
Shake their hand when you first greet them as well as at the end of the interview. Be sure to also thank them at the end of the interview and send a thank you note.

If You Accept A Job Offer, You Must Stop Taking On-Campus Interviews

Backing Out Of An Offer
Strongly NOT advised! If you have accepted an offer and must rescind your acceptance you need to do so professionally. This would require a consultation with a Career Advisor.

Problems
If you have a problem or concern with an employer or a specific interviewer you need to communicate your concerns to Linda Ernst.