On-Campus Recruiting Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure to also read our InterviewTRAK FAQ for answers to your questions.
- I sometimes see the words "MonsterTRAK" and "InterviewTRAK". What do they mean?
- How do I get started?
- Can I edit my User Profile? How?
- How do I remove my data and resume from MonsterTRAK?
- What do I do if I have seen elsewhere that a company is scheduled to recruit, but the company is not listed on InterviewTRAK?
- How will I know what materials the employer wants me to submit?
- Do employers factor in GPA when deciding whom they want to interview?
- How will the company contact me if I've been pre-selected?
- How do I sign-up for interviews once I've been pre-selected?
- Where are the interviews?
- Should I bring a copy of my resume to the interview?
- Who do I contact if I need to cancel my interview?
Q. I sometimes see the words "MonsterTRAK" and "InterviewTRAK." What do they mean?
A. Along with several major national universities, we have partnered with MonsterTRAK to run our on-campus interview program - InerviewTRAK (also referred to as MITTRAK). MonsterTRAK is the main application that houses InterviewTRAK, off-campus recruiting listings, and job search information. All student and employer data in the MonsterTRAK system is password-protected and exclusively for the use of the MIT Careers Office.
A. First, you must create a User-Profile on-line. To do this, read the instructions on our registration page.
Q. Can I edit my User Profile? How?
A. Yes. You can edit your User-Profile, once created, by logging in and selecting User Profile from the Student Menu. Then proceed to make any changes.
Q. What do I do if I have seen elsewhere that a company is scheduled to recruit, but the company is not listed on InterviewTRAK?
A. InterviewTRAK job listing information can only be posted by the company. The MIT Careers Office makes every attempt to remind each company to input their information into the InterviewTRAK system in a timely fashion. Feel free to contact us with concerns.
Q. How will I know what materials the employer wants me to submit?
A. All employers will require a resume. However, some will request an unofficial transcript or cover letter, although only a very small number of employers will actually request a cover letter. When listing their employment opportunities, each employer will specify the required materials. If a company asks for supplemental information, they should also note in their job descriptions whether they want a list of your grades, SAT scores, or a writing sample. If they so not specify, you should contact the company and ask what they are looking for. It would be prudent to maintain a record of your "supplemental" information in InterviewTRAK.
Q. Do employers factor in GPA when deciding whom they want to interview?
A. It will vary from employer to employer. Some employers will indicate a preferred GPA in "Job Qualifications." Based on your complete qualifications (skills, experience, competencies, objective, etc) employers will decide whom they would like to interview. InterviewTRAK will not screen out any candidates based on GPA.
Q. How will the company contact me if I've been pre-selected?
A. The company will contact you via email. However, if you are not contacted, or are unsure of your status, go to the InterviewTRAK search page and select "I am pre-selected or an alternate for" from the "Personal Dates" pull down menu. If you get no results, go back to the previous page and select "Jobs I have submitted my resume to" from the same pull down menu, then click on the "Details" link of the job for which you are concerned. Find the "Deadlines" box about midway down the next page and look at the "Pre-select sign-up" date. If the stated date has yet to occur, you WILL NOT be able to see that you are pre-selected. Again, it is only on or after the stated date that you will be able to see that you are indeed pre-selected. Check again when the date has arrived and you will see if you have been pre-selected or not.
Q. How do I sign-up for interviews once I've been pre-selected?
A. You sign up for interviews through InterviewTRAK. However, you can not sign up for interviews until the sign-up period begins. Check the sign-up date range on the "Details" page. When the sign-up date begins, select "Interviews I am pre-selected or an alternate for" from the "Personal Dates" pull down menu in InterviewTRAK. The companies that you've been pre-selected for will be listed. Select the "Details" link of the company you wish to interview with and then select "Sign Up" at the bottom of the job description. A screen with the available interview slots will appear. You may now check off your desired time slot for the company and mark it in your calendar.
A. Interviews are generally conducted in the MIT Careers Office at 12-170. There is an interview waiting area on the left-hand side of the Careers Office. When you arrive, SIGN IN and wait for the employer to greet you. (NOTE! Chem. Eng, Chemistry and 6A interviews tend to be held in a separate location. Always check the "Location" box on the job posting. If you are still unsure, contact your department or the Careers Office.)
Q. Should I bring a copy of my resume to the interview?
A. We highly recommend that you bring a copy of your resume; the recruiter may or may not have it.
Q. Who do I contact if I need to cancel my interview?
A. If it is more than one day before the interview, log into InterviewTRAK and select "I have signed up for" from the "Personal Dates" pull down menu. Check the box to the left of the interview and select "Remove." If it is within one day of the interview, you will not be allowed to cancel. Please refer to our Cancellations and No Show policies on our website.
Q. How do I remove my data and resume from MonsterTRAK?
A. You will not be able to actually delete your User Profile because it may be needed for data gathering procedures. You can, however, indicate you are no longer in the job market by selecting "not searching" in your personal profile, and marking your resume as "inactive." This will prevent employers from viewing your resume and contacting you. To remove your resume, delete all your uploaded resumes from the "Resumes" page.
Last updated on Monday, August 07, 06 at 02:04:56 PM EDT.
