Student Employment: Hiring Process

Reviewing applications 听听
Start by reviewing applications based on the minimum qualifications listed in your job description. Not every candidate will meet all the requirements, but focus on those who align with the most important ones. Use this first step to identify candidates who could be a good fit for the role. 听
Once you鈥檝e done the initial review, take a closer look at the candidates鈥 resumes, cover letters and other materials to evaluate their experience and how they might contribute to the position. Be fair and consider all applications before deciding who to interview or hire.听
If you are no longer considering new candidates and your job posting has not yet expired, be sure to .听听
Conducting interviews 听听
Conducting interviews is an important step in hiring student employees, and it鈥檚 essential to approach the process with care and professionalism. Many students are new to job interviews, so your interaction can leave a lasting impression and set their expectations for future experiences.听听
Here are some tips to help campus departments conduct effective and meaningful interviews.听
- Welcome the candidate with a friendly introduction and brief overview of the position.
- Explain expectations: Clearly describe the role, work schedule and other requirements.
- to evaluate answers to your questions.
- Allow time for candidates to ask questions about the role, your department or any other concerns they may have.
- Provide constructive feedback: If a candidate asks for feedback or if you notice areas for improvement, share it in a supportive way. This can help students grow and develop for future opportunities.
- Respect the candidate鈥檚 time by starting and ending the interview promptly.
- Review this interviewing advice on how to conduct a productive interview.听
Ultimately, conducting interviews with careful planning and professionalism not only helps you find the right fit for your team but also fosters a positive experience for student candidates as they take their first steps into the workforce.听


Communicating with candidates 听听
Keep your candidates informed throughout the hiring process. Many students apply for jobs and never receive follow-up, leaving them feeling 鈥済hosted鈥 or stressed.听听
Although it鈥檚 not required, we encourage you to send a via email to each candidate you鈥檙e hiring. Please also follow up with students who were not selected鈥攔eview examples of .听
You can also take the following actions on Handshake once you鈥檝e made a hiring decision.听
- to 鈥淗ired鈥 or 鈥淩ejected.鈥
- using Handshake's messaging platform. You can filter all applicants marked as "Rejected" or 鈥淗ired鈥 to send personalized communications.
- Email candidates using Outlook. You can 鈥渄ownload applicant data (CSV)鈥濃攚hich includes their email addresses鈥攊n an Excel file.听听
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