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BruinView™
Campus Interview Tutorial
A Quick-Start Guide For UCLA Students
OVERVIEW
What is Bruinview™?
BruinView™ is an Internet-based system that lets you browse full-time
jobs and internships, upload resumes and cover letters, submit applications,
sign up for campus interviews, view dates for information sessions, and keep
track of your job search activities – all from the convenience of your
PC, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s convenient! It’s a snap
to use!
Bruinview™
Guidelines
BruinView™ is a popular job search service offered by the Career Center,
and an exclusive privilege for UCLA students. To avoid jeopardizing your eligibility,
please pay close attention to these user guidelines:
- Be honest and truthful
about the information in your BruinView™ Profile and job search documents.
Providing false information about your major, graduation date, GPA, work authorization
and VISA is grounds for suspension.
- Always use the campus
interview process appropriately. Examples of inappropriate use include providing
your confidential BruinView™ log in to another individual, misrepresenting
yourself to employer representatives, and posing as another student at an
interview.
- Do not schedule an interview
with an employer if you are not serious about the position. Mock interviews
are the place to practice!
- If you must reschedule
or cancel your interview, please do so as far in advance as possible. Be familiar
with Rescheduling and Cancellation Guidelines
to avoid penalties.
Why Use BruinView™?
Employer Diversity: You can apply for positions with Fortune
100 corporations, small- and mid-size firms, nonprofits, government agencies
and departments, and public and private educational institutions. Each year
more than 300 employers recruit UCLA students through BruinView™ campus
interviews.
There’s something for everyone! Hundreds of positions
are available in a variety of career fields. Choose from accounting, biotechnology,
consulting, engineering, environmental services, financial services, investment
banking, management, manufacturing, marketing, public relations, research and
development, retailing, the sciences, teaching, and more! BruinView™ is
for all students, all majors.
MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT
Register for the
1st Time
During the registration process (it will take 5 minutes or less!), you will
set up your BruinView™ account, create a personal Profile, and select
a confidential username and password for future BruinView™ campus interview
access. You may follow the screen prompts, or refer to these step-by-step instructions:
- Click “Register
for lst Time” on the BruinView log-in screen.
- Enter your Social Security
number, and choose a username and password that’s easy to remember.
You may wish to jot down this information in a private place for future reference.
- Click on “Create
My Account” and enter requested information.
- Create your “Personal
Profile.” Keep in mind your Profile determines your eligibility when
applying for campus interview positions. (Note: employers do not have access
to personal information in your Profile with the exception of your U.S. citizenship
status.)
- Create your “Contact
Information” so that you don’t miss important communications from
employers and the Career Center regarding campus interviews.
- Create your “Educational
Information.” If you have a dual major or a core major with a related
minor or specialization, use the Control key to highlight both. Your selections
are limited to two listings.
How to Change Your
Log-in Information
You may change your username and password at any time. Simply click on “Log-in
Information” located on the right side of the BruinView™ Student
Desktop.
How to Update Your
BruinView™ Profile
Remember to update your Profile as changes occur. It’s good practice to
review your BruinView™ account each quarter to verify the accuracy of
your information. Follow the online prompts in the My Profile section of the
BruinView™ Desktop to update your personal data. (Note: providing false
information will result in suspension from the BruinView™ system.)
- Be sure your email is
current. This is the primary way employers will contact you.
- Update all sections of
your Profile, including major, degree, work authorization, Visa type, and
graduation date.
UPLOAD RESUMES, COVER
LETTERS AND OTHER JOB SEARCH DOCUMENTS
You may store up to 10 resumes,
10 cover letters and 10 additional documents, such as your unofficial transcript
(DPR) and writing samples. Employers will be able to view titles of documents
submitted as part of the campus interview application process. Be sure to use
professional and appropriate wording.
How to Upload Resumes
- Select “My Job
Search Documents” from the BruinView™ Desktop.
- Click “Store Resumes”
and select “Click Here to Add Resume.”
- Browse to locate the
resume you created and saved on a disk or hard drive. Your resume may be uploaded
from a variety of formats, including .doc and .pdf.
- Title your resume appropriately
and professionally.
- Click “Upload Resume.”
Repeat the process to upload additional versions of your resume.
How to Upload Cover
Letters
- Follow the “Upload
Resumes” procedures to upload your cover letters.
How to Upload DPR
(Unofficial Transcript)
- Log on URSA.UCLA.EDU
and select “Degree Progress Report” in the Academic section.
- Highlight the entire
DRP. Copy and paste into Word, Notepad or any text editor.
- Save your document.
- Follow the “Upload
Resumes” procedures to upload your DPR.
REVISE AND DELETE
JOB SEARCH DOCUMENTS
Revising documents:
Changes to existing resumes, cover letters and other documents will be sent
automatically to every employer to whom you submitted the documents. If an employer
has already reviewed your original documents, there is no guarantee they will
notice your revision. Take a minute before you click “submit” to
be sure you are satisfied with your resume and cover letter. Once a document
has been submitted to an employer, it cannot be withdrawn.
How to Make Revisions:
- Go to My Job Search Documents
on your BruinView™ Desktop.
- Click on My Resumes,
My Cover Letter or Other Documents, depending on what you wish to modify.
- Select “Click to
update” option. This will take you to “locate your resume (or
other document) on your computer.
- Edit your document and
save on your computer, using the same title. Do not delete the document.
- Click on Upload.
Deleting documents:
If you delete a document from your BruinView™ Desktop, it will
not be available to use in the future. It is not possible to withdraw a document
once it has been submitted to an employer.
SEARCH CAMPUS INTERVIEWS & INFORMATION SESSIONS
It’s easy to get details
about recruiting events. Simply click on “Campus Interviews & Information
Sessions” from the My BruinView™ page. This is where you will find
position titles and requirements, company descriptions, and application deadlines.
Choose your preferred
way to search
1. Campus Interview Positions: Opportunities are listed by position title.
2. Employer Visits: Campus interviews are listed by employer name.
3. Information Sessions: Presentations listed by employer name
Tips for Searching
- Click the radio button
next to your preferred search method.
- Click the “Search”
button, located in the center of the screen.
- Set the date range of
1/21/2003 to 5/22/2003 to view all events scheduled for winter and spring
quarters.
- Do not select “Visit
ID” or “Advanced” options. Do not “check” the
box titled “Search only…”
- Check the listings regularly.
New employers and positions are added frequently
- You may need to switch
the order in which you have listed dual majors; the system matches only your
first major with the employer’s major requirements.
APPLY
FOR POSITIONS
Each job description will
list the resume submission date range. Resume submissions usually begin 30 days
prior to an employer’s scheduled campus visit. Resume submissions begin
at 12:01 a.m. on the start date, and end at 8:59 p.m. on the closing date.
- Click Job Title. This
is where you will view company details, position titles and descriptions,
contact information, and deadlines for resume submission and interview signup.
- To submit your resume,
click on “Submit your Resume to be considered.” Follow online
prompts to select your targeted resume and add an optional cover letter and
unofficial transcript.
Types of Interview
Schedules
Pre-select Schedules: If you meet the employer’s requirements,
you will be eligible to submit your resume online. The employer will screen
all resumes, and pick preferred candidates, known as “pre-selects.”
These students will get first chance to request an interview time during the
designated signup period. Some employers also select “alternates.”
These are students who may signup on a first-come basis for any remaining interview
slots once the pre-select signup period has lapsed. The majority of interviews
are “pre-select” schedules.
Open Schedules:
A small percentage of campus interviews are open schedules. If you
meet the employer’s requirements, you may sign up directly for an interview
time on a first-come basis. Please do not take a time slot unless you are interested
in the position. If you sign up, you are expected to show up for your interview.
SIGN UP FOR
INTERVIEWS
You will receive an automatic email notification if you are pre-selected for
an interview. You can select an interview time slot only during the signup period.
How to Sign Up for
a Pre-select Interview
- Go to the My Personal
Organizer section of the BruinView™ Desktop, and click “View Resume
Submissions.”
- If you are pre-selected,
you will see a link directly to the right of the employer’s name stating,
“You have been invited…”
- Click this link to view
and select an interview time.
RESCHEDULE
AND CANCEL INTERVIEWS
You can reschedule your
appointment time via the BruinView™ online system at any time during the
sign-up period. After the sign-up deadline, you must contact the employer for
rescheduling assistance. If it is necessary to cancel, please do so as far in
advance as possible. There are stiff penalties for late cancellations and “no
shows.”
How to Change Your
Interview Time
- From the BruinView™
Desktop, click on “My Personal Organizer.”
- Click on “View
Resume Submissions” and highlight the employer with whom you have scheduled
an interview.
- Click on “Change.”
Your current interview time will appear in a radio button. You will be able
to view a list of available time slots.
- Choose a new time and
click “Submit.”
How to Withdraw
from an Interview
- Before the BruinView™
signup period has passed: You may withdraw by following Steps 1 – 3
above. Simply select “withdraw” at Step 3 rather than “Change.”
- After the signup period
has passed: You must contact the Career Center no later than 9:30 a.m., one
business day before your scheduled interview to avoid a penalty and possible
suspension. Please refer to “Rescheduling & Cancellation Guidelines”
for details.
Late Cancellation
and No Show Guidelines
To avoid jeopardizing your BruinView privileges, be familiar with “Rescheduling
and Cancellation Guidelines.” You may pick up a printed copy at the BruinView
reception desk (3rd floor, Strathmore Building) and online at the BruinView
log on page.
THE
INTERVIEW DAY
Campus interviews are held
on the 3rd floor of the Career Center, located in the Strathmore Building, 501
Westwood Plaza (southwest corner of Westwood Plaza and Strathmore Drive.)
What to Expect:
When you arrive, be sure to sign your name on the clipboard at the
BruinView reception desk, and have a seat in the lobby. The recruiter will call
your name when it is time for your interview.
Be Prepared:
Review the job listing and review the employer’s web site before your
interview so that you will be knowledgeable about the industry, company and
position. If the employer holds an information session, be sure to attend. Anticipate
and practice possible interview questions by attending a Career Center workshop.
Don’t be Late:
Arrive 5 – 10 minutes before your interview time. If you’re late
or miss your appointment, you will be subject to late cancellation and no show
penalties (not to mention the less-than-sterling impression you will make with
the recruiter.)
How to Dress: Business
attire is recommended. Most BruinView™ participants wear a dark suit or
coordinates. Jeans, t-shirts and running shoes are never appropriate. Dressing
rooms and lockers are available for your convenience if you are coming straight
from class and need to change clothes before your interview.
The
UCLA Career Center
BruinView™ Campus Interview Staff
Phone: 310.206.1902
E-mail: jobinfo@career.ucla.edu
501 Westwood Plaza
Strathmore Building, 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1573
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