On Campus Interview Program (OCI) Students  

What is the On-Campus Interview Program? Each year, the Career Center hosts hundreds of employers representing a wide range of jobs and industries, including business, high-tech, non-profit organizations and government agencies.  The On-campus Interview Program, offers students and alumni the opportunity to interview with participating employers for entry-level professional and internship positions.  Approximately one in six students who participate in OCI interviews are hired.

Eligibility to Participate: Students are required to complete an OCI Orientation and OCI quiz before they will be permitted to participate in the OCI Program.  Several orientations are held each quarter.  At the conclusion of the orientation you will be required to take a quiz to ensure that you understand the program procedures and guidelines.  Upon completion of the quiz, you will be granted access to OCI interviewing via BroncoConnection. Additionally, students must meet specific requirements established by each employer to qualify for their job opportunities.  Please Note: Alumni who wish to participate in the program will first have to complete an Alumni Registration Form available at the Career Center.  Alumni are provided with one year free BroncoConnection access upon graduation.  If you have graduated more than a year ago, Career Center services are available to you for a fee.

 Orientation Dates:  

Date	Time	Location
Tuesday , October 6th	12pm – 1pm	97-120
Wednesday , October 7th	12pm – 1pm	97-120
Thursday , October 8th	2pm – 3pm	97-120
Tuesday , October 13th	3pm-4pm	97-120
Wednesday , October 14th	12pm – 1pm	97-120
Thursday, October 22rd	3pm-4pm	97-120

If you are unable to attend one of the follwing scheduled OCI Orientation sessions, click here to view the OCI Orientation Presentation.  Upon of the Orientation, print and take the OCI quiz, then submit your completed quiz to the Recruiting Coordinator at the Career Center.

Locating and Applying for OCI Opportunities: All OCI opportunities are listed on BroncoConnection, Cal Poly Pomona’s online job bank.  To locate and apply for opportunities you must first register and post your resume on BroncoConnection.  Using BroncoConnection, you will also be able to research participating employers, view interview schedules and search for Information Sessions.  Complete instructions are provided in the OCI Guide.

On-Campus Interview Schedules: Open: Open interview schedules are made available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Eligible students who meet the employer’s requirements may schedule an interview at the time they submit any required documents.

Pre-Select: The majority of employers choose to “pre-select” their candidates.  Employers will post a job opportunity and require interested students to submit their resume and any other required documents, such as transcripts, applications and writing samples.  Upon reviewing the information provided, the employer will invite those students they are interested in to schedule an interview. 

Resume Collect: In rare instances, an employer may choose to “collect” resumes prior to scheduling interview dates.  Students are then notified by the employer when dates are scheduled.  Future interviews may be held on or off-campus.

 The directions for applying for each position will be given in the job description, however, you will not be able to apply until the “drop” date, or, resume submission period is open.  All resume submissions begin at 12:00am on the initial date and end at 11:59pm on the final date of the drop period. 

OCI Guidelines: The following guidelines have been established to ensure the success of the OCI Program:

Cancellation Procedure: Only an emergency situation should prevent you from attending an interview.  The deadline for cancelling or rescheduling your interview is 11:50pm two days prior to the scheduled interview.  If you are unable to keep your scheduled interview, you must cancel the interview via BroncoConnection.  If you must cancel less than two days in advance of your scheduled interview, you will be required to contact the Career Center Recruiting Coordinator to do so.  Please Note: Multiple cancellations may result in suspension of your OCI privileges.

Failure to Show: Failures to show will not be tolerated as such behavior jeopardizes the integrity of the OCI Program and may negatively influence the employer’s decision to hire Cal Poly Pomona students or participate in future recruiting seasons.  Should you fail to show for a scheduled interview, your OCI privileges will be suspended for one year.

Accepting Offers: Accepting and declining offers of employment should not be taken lightly.  Consider offers thoroughly.  Weigh the pros and cons.  Do not accept an offer until you are confident about your decision.  If you need more time to make your decision, thank the employer and indicate that you would like some time to consider their offer, offering to provide them with an answer in a specific amount of time of not more than one week.  Remember, the Career Center’s Career Counselors are available to assist you in the decision making process.

Information Sessions: Many of the employers who participate in the OCI Program host Information Sessions in advance of their interview date.  These presentations typically last one hour and provide valuable insight about the company, the positions they have to offer and what they seek in candidates.  Information Session schedules are posted in the Career Center, on the Career Center website and on BroncoConnection. 

Tips for Success: We encourage students to take advantage of the workshops, staff assistance and resources the Career Center offers to make the most of your interview experience:

 Prior to the Interview: