Career Center
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I host an information session?
- Whom do I contact to cater for my event?
- Can I request audio/visual equipment such as speakers and projectors?
- Does CMU allow me to publicize my event?
- How can I promote my information session to students?
- Can I use my own materials? How will that be handled?
- Can I request help from a CMU representative during my event?
- How do I hire an international student?
- How do I notify students that they are hired?
How do I host an information session?
An open information session helps increase visibility on campus and provides a forum for an organization to discuss its opportunities, structure, and culture. Please visit our site here to learn more about how we can help.
Whom do I contact to arrange catering for my event?
Please contact Campus Catering at 412-268-2129 for menus and to arrange service.
Student feedback indicates that hors d'oeuvres, sandwiches and desserts are appreciated and that pizza is over-used. Pizza can, however, be delivered to campus by several local establishments:
- Pizza Perfecta 412-661-9991
- Vocelli Pizza 412-687-9555
- Napoli Pizzeria 412-521-1744
- Larry & Carol's Pizza 412-687-1189
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Can I request audio/visual equipment such as speakers and projectors?
Yes. Once you submit the Information Session request form within TartanTrak, you will be contacted be an event planner from the Conference and Event Services Office. They will assist you with everything from parking to audio/visual equipment, from pizza to ice cream bars.
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Does CMU allow me to publicize my event?
The Career Center can hang up to 35 posters for you. Please mail them AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE YOUR EVENT to:
Career Center Postering
Carnegie Mellon University
5032 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
ATTN: Gerry
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How can I promote my Information Session to students?
The best way to promote your Information Session is to email the students who submitted their resumes to your recruiting event. Invite them and alert them of the time and location. You can use TartanTrak to do this.
You can also promote your Information Session by sending electronic invitations to students. We post all company presentations to our students on TartanTrak. We can post the date, time, location, presenter, and brief notes. If you would like us to list your target audience or dress code, please let us know.
The Career Center can also send out a targeted email to students of a specific school or major, including students who did not submit a resume to your job. Please send your draft email to gmarnell@andrew.cmu.edu AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE YOUR EVENT. Please include any preferences you have about the recipients, such as their class year, major, or school.
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Can I use my own materials? How would that be handled?
The Career Center can receive supplies you ship for your own use. Please mail them to:
Career Center Information Session Supplies
Carnegie Mellon University
5032 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
ATTN: Gerry
You MUST pick up anything you've mailed to the Career Center before 6 PM. We do not have the staff to bring the material to you, so please plan accordingly and mark the materials clearly with your company name and address.
Can I request help from a CMU representative during my event?
We can provide you with a student ambassador to assist you throughout the evening. The ambassador can assist you with AV, room setup, errands related to your presentation and general troubleshooting. An ambassador should meet you at the beginning and end of your Information Session and ask for your feedback. We value your input and use it to tailor the services we provide.
How do I hire an international student?
Some employers believe that hiring international students is very difficult and time-consuming. In reality, the process is not particularly difficult. For more detailed information on hiring international students, see the "Hiring International Students" page of this website.
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How do I notify students that they are hired?
You can send electronic mails through TartanTrak to notify students. Simply login and check the names of students you wish to hire. You can create a customized message to appear in the e-mail.