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Interview Service FAQ for Job Candidates and Employers

 

↕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.

↕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.