Interviews

Scheduled interviews are an excellent follow-up to an information session or a career fair. Interviews provide students opportunities to connect one-on-one with an employer.

Guidelines for Interviews

Stanford Career Education facilitates interview opportunities Monday through Friday during the academic year in our Career Education building. To make the most of your engagement with Stanford students, please follow these guidelines:

Scheduling Recommendations

• Optimal Timing: Stanford operates on the quarter system; weeks 2 – 8 of the quarter are ideal for connecting with students.
• Hours of Availability: Schedule interviews between 9:00 AM and 4:30 pm to align with students availability.
• On-Campus Rooms: We offer eight dedicated interview rooms for your use.

Reservation Process

• Submit your reservation request through the Handshake Interview module.
• Reservations are free and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Job Posting Requirement

• Attach a job posting to your reservation request. Students can only view and apply for positions with an associated posting.

Timing and Promotion

• Submit requests at least two weeks in advance of your desired date to allow our Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team sufficient time to promote your opportunities.
• Please ensure your interview schedule and candidate invitations are finalized at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled interview date.

Employer Responsibilities

• Schedule interviews and contact students directly.
• Provide necessary links for virtual events if applicable.
• Interview Cancellations:
  • If an emergency forces a last-minute cancellation or a need for rescheduling, it is the employer's responsibility to contact the affected students and cc/bcc recruiting@stanford.edu. To cancel your on-campus interviews, please contact recruiting@stanford.edu.

By following these guidelines, you’ll ensure a seamless and productive process for engaging with Stanford students. We look forward to supporting your recruitment efforts!