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Interview Services

APSA Interview Services at the Annual Meeting 

APSA provides space and facilities for employers who have active eJobs listings to interview job candidates for one or more days onsite at the APSA Annual Meeting. Hiring institutions are provided with a table in the Interview Services ballroom space, which also includes a separate waiting area for interviewees. Interviews are generally 15-30 minutes long and can include multiple representatives from the hiring institution.

Hiring institutions and job candidates are all required to pre-register online. The registration system usually opens up in late spring/early summer each year. 

How to Register

For candidates:

    • Enter APSA eJobs
    • Login to your account.
    • Select the option for Candidates
    • Select My CV Listing
    • If you are posting a new CV fill out all the fields and upload your CV.  At the bottom of the page select the dates you will be available for interviews
    • If you have an existing CV scroll down and select the dates you will be available
    • Click submit  

For departments:

    • Enter APSA eJobs
    • Login to your APSA account.
    • Select the option for Employers (this will allow you to add or edit a job listing)
    • If you are posting a new job: select “Add a New Job” and fill out all the fields
    • If you have an existing job: scroll down and click on the job you want to edit and select the dates you would like to hold interviews.
    • Click submit 

If you have any questions or require additional information about this service, please contact  [email protected]

↕Job Candidate FAQ

What is the APSA Annual Meeting Interview Service?
APSA provides space and facilities for employers who have an active eJobs listing to interview job candidates onsite at the APSA Annual Meeting. The Interview Service is held Thursday through Saturday of the Annual Meeting, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Thursday and 8:00 am – 6:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.   

How do you indicate your availability for the Annual Meeting Interview Service?
Beginning on June 1, candidates can go to their eJobs account and indicate which days they will be available for an interview. All departments with an active job listing can see when individual candidates are available. If the department wishes to schedule an interview they will contact you to make arrangements. Please note that indicating your availability does not guarantee an interview.

How are interviews arranged?
Participating departments will contact job candidates directly if the department seeks an interview.  Alternatively, job candidates may contact the hiring committee to indicate their interest in an interview.

Can job candidates contact employers to arrange an interview?
Yes. After submitting an application for the position, job candidates may contact the hiring department to indicate their interest in an interview. Beginning on June 1, eJobs posts indicate whether the department will be using the APSA Interview Service to meet with candidates.

Are there any guildlines job candidates can refer to during the Interview Service?
Yes. In order to facilitate the best possible interview experience at the Annual Meeting, APSA has put together some best practices for the hiring process.

 

↕Employer FAQ

What is the APSA Interview Service?
APSA provides space and facilities for employers who have an active eJobs listing to interview job candidates onsite at the APSA Annual Meeting. APSA provides tables and chairs for participating employers. The Interview Service is held Thursday through Saturday of the Annual Meeting, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Thursday and 8:00 am – 6:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.   

Is there a fee?
The Interview Service is provided as a complimentary member benefit to departmental and institutional members with an eJobs listing that is active through the dates of the Annual Meeting. Non-member departments and institutions can participate for a flat fee of $75.

Do employers need to register for the Annual Meeting?
All employers must register for the Annual Meeting in addition to registering for the Placement Service. Click here to view Annual Meeting registration rates.

How do I sign up to participate in the Annual Meeting Interview Service?
Registration for the Interview Service opens on June 1 on eJobs. Hiring institutions and departments can reserve space at the interview service up until the Annual Meeting, space permitting, by checking the boxes for the days they will be participating when they submit their job posting. 

Does APSA provide assistance in contacting candidates to arrange interviews?
Employers reach out directly to candidates to set up interviews. Starting June 1, candidates may indicate in their eJobs profiles the days they are available for interviews during the Annual Meeting. Employers may consult this information before reaching out to candidates to schedule interviews.  Alternatively, job candidates may contact hiring committees directly, expressing their interest in an interview.  Employers should include committee contact information in their job listing if they prefer candidates to initiate contact.

How do I indicate when the hiring committee will be interviewing? Can interviews take place over multiple days?
Employers may indicate their availability for interviews directly on the eJobs posting. This will let job candidates know when you will be interviewing. Interviews may take place Thursday through Saturday of the Annual Meeting, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Thursday and 8:00 am – 6:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. The hiring committee may reserve an interview table for half-days, a single day, or multiple days during that time.

Are there any guildlines hiring commitees can refer to during the Interview Service?
Yes. In order to facilitate the best possible interview experience at the Annual Meeting, APSA has put together some best practices for the hiring process.