Recruiting

Working with our on-campus recruiting program should be a small part of your job search strategy, since most employers do not have an organized recruiting program. While the Lazarus Center invites organizations from various career fields to interview Smith seniors, employers choose their own recruiting strategy in terms of campus visits. Most companies who do come to campus usually pre-screen the resumes of students, although some have an open sign-up schedule. On-campus recruiting occurs in both the fall and spring semesters; be sure to check schedules frequently.

Smith College, Mount Holyoke College and Amherst College have integrated their recruiting services to provide a streamlined system for tapping into a vibrant pool of candidates from three schools.

Employers often send us job descriptions and ask us to forward resumes and cover letters from interested students. The Lazarus Center advertises the positions, collects resumes and covers letters, and forwards them to the organization. Employers review the submissions, decide whom they want to interview and contact students directly to set up interviews. These interviews are typically at the employer's office. The responsibility and cost of getting to the site usually rests with the students. All resume referral positions are advertised on Handshake.

To help introduce students to a larger and more varied employer base, the Lazarus Center offers off-campus recruiting fairs. Many organizations that can't visit colleges will participate in our events. The Lazarus Center is a member of several recruiting alliances with other colleges and universities. These affiliations are based either on geography or field of interest.