C&S Recruiters are busy year-round searching for talented individuals to join us. Roles vary from entry- and mid-level to supervisor and manager positions, as well as directors and executives. Our many departments are constantly evolving and we look for the brightest associates to bring on board.

C&S looks for candidates who are driven. Successful C&S employees jump in head first, ask questions, gather as much information about the business as they can and begin working to make changes, improvements and additions which will help C&S run more efficiently. Interviewers look to hire candidates who will fit into the company culture, and have a lasting career where they will continually contribute value to the team/organization.

Most departments like their candidates to have a relevant degree, relevant work experience, or some combination of the two. Résumés that show additional involvement in leadership activities are a plus. C&S has a heavy emphasis on Community Involvement, so volunteering activities and work done in the community are also great to mention.

C&S College Recruiting conducts campus recruiting for undergraduates and graduates throughout the year at colleges and universities primarily in the Northeast and Southeast. Most of our recruiting efforts occur during the fall semester, but sometimes continue into the spring, depending on needs. We recruit for Leadership Programs, Internships, Co-ops, and also direct-hire roles into various departments.

C&S conducts a combination of campus presentations, information sessions and on- campus interviews. We also attend campus career fairs at various institutions around the country (primarily in the Northeast and Southeast).

If you are a student, check with your Career Services department to find out if we will be recruiting on your campus, network with any alumnus from your school who works at C&S, or contact C&S directly. Visit http://www.cswg.com to learn as much as you can about the company before filling out an online application at http://www.weselectthebest.com

C&S hires students and new graduates for summer internship opportunities. While it is not a guarantee of a full-time position, it is a great way to gain experience, make connections and get your foot in the door. Managers and supervisors view interns as potential hires and treat the experience as an extended, more in-depth interview where they can explore your capabilities and work ethic. Additionally, the internship is an experience for you to evaluate your comfort/ fit within the company/department.

Apply only for positions for which you are actually qualified. Some people seem to believe that it increases their odds of getting an interview if we see the same name on every open position, ranging from Administrative Assistant to Labor Attorney. We want to know which positions you are most interested in and where you feel you would make the greatest impact.

Remember that you applied for a position with my company. I understand that jobseekers are looking at many opportunities at once, so I do not expect for everyone to remember the full job description when I call out of the blue to schedule a phone interview. At the same time, I do not want to repeat the name of my company four times, syllable by syllable. This proves only that you are applying for literally every position that appears in your Monster. com search with barely a glance at the position or the company.

Ask thoughtful questions. Show that you are interested in working here and that you want to gather more information about the position’s responsibilities, the department structure and the company culture, rather than just pay scale and work schedule.

Do your homework. Know what C&S does and how well we do it. That sounds simple, but I have spoken with candidates who claim that they do not know what industry we are in because they could not find our website. On the other hand, I have spoken with candidates who know more about the company than I do. Guess which candidates I was more interested in?

After an interview, send one e-mail and make one phone call. Period. We do not respond well to stalkers. This will help you to get in the door. Once you are in the party, though, you are on your own. Show your best moves, mingle and be sure to get a few phone numbers. Stay on the list!

Okay, now get dressed. Because you are going for an on-site interview, err on the side of dressing slightly more conservatively than you suspect the average employee is dressed, but make sure that you are comfortable. You want the interviewers to focus on the conversation, and that is hard to do if you are constantly pulling on your stiff shirt. Avoid bold fashion statements and skip the perfume or cologne.You can never predict an allergy.

Answer the questions. Unless I am interviewing you for an elected office, avoid acting like a politician. If I ask a direct question, answer it directly. If I ask for examples, please give examples.

Ask the questions. I want to know that you are sincerely interested in this position and our company. Look at our website, do a Google search for more information, think of questions related to the business, the culture and the position. Bring paper and pen to write down information that I give you. More than anything: look invested.

Know the numbers. At some point in the process, we will need to discuss money. Let us bring it up first, and be prepared with a confident answer, giving your most recent wage and what you would be looking for. We want to know that if we make you an offer, it will be something you are comfortable with. We do not want to be laughed at.You may give a range, rather than a single dollar amount, but you need to be honest.

Follow up...in a non-stalker-like way. Yes, you are selling yourself, but you do not want to come off as an auto dealer. A professional e-mail or note sent after an interview, highlighting how your skills could be used in the position, is always appreciated and shows genuine interest. Arriving to the office the next day to find 15 missed calls from your cell phone, is not appreciated.

Accept already! So, you received a job offer. Congratulations! Take the time to review the offer and the benefits package, discuss the option with your family and friends, and then follow up with the company as soon as possible. Don’t let us rush you, but don’t leave us hanging. We like you, we really like you, and we want to know that you like us, too! This will begin your new relationship on a positive note.

Know some company information. Take the time to do a little research. This is the place where potentially you could be spending the majority of your waking hours, so be sure that it will be the right fit for you. If you are confident that you will be happy here, you will be able to speak to that during the interview and really explain why you are right for the company.

Check out the company website and do a Web search to see what comes up. Use this as a way to generate some questions you can ask your interviewer.

You should do research about the industry. Having more insight on the industry and the company position will enable you to show your knowledge and motivation.

Think creatively. Some interviewers may ask standard questions, but will be judging your answers based on how well you think. Problem solving and being able to think on your feet are qualities that will serve you well at C&S.

Pay attention to what your interviewers say. It may be an overwhelming amount of information, but it will help if you can remember some key things about your interviewers such as names, jobs and the department(s) in which they work. Also, ask your interviewers questions about their job to show that you want to know more about your fit in the big picture.

Be sure to bring a few copies of your résumé, a notepad and a pen/pencil. The notepad paper will help you keep notes and also make it look like you are prepared both to answer questions and gather information.