On-Campus Interviews

Conduct interviews in a convenient, professional setting at the SJSU Career Center. Our on-campus interview program allows employers to connect with qualified students and alumni after recruiting through Handshake, making it easy to complete your hiring process in one location.

Interview rooms are available on a reservation basis and are provided at no cost for most recruiting needs.

Why Use On-Campus Interviews?

On-campus interviews provide employers with:

  • Seamless scheduling through Handshake
  • A professional interview environment located in the Career Center
  • Convenient access to SJSU students and recent graduates
  • Dedicated interview rooms and candidate waiting areas
  • Career Center staff available to assist with interview logistics

Request an Interview Schedule

To reserve interview space:

  1. Log in to your SJSU Handshake employer account.
  2. Navigate to Interviews.
  3. Select Request Interview Schedule.
  4. Complete the requested information.
  5. Submit your request.

Interview rooms are limited and reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage employers to submit requests as early as possible.

Room Fees:

  • Up to 2 interview rooms per day: Free
  • Additional rooms: $75 per room, per day

Interview Day Information

Employer representatives should check in at the Career Center, Clark Hall 140, upon arrival. Candidates will check in with Career Center staff and be directed to the designated waiting area before their interview.

Interview Hours

Interview rooms are available: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Please note that employers and candidates cannot access the Career Center before 8am.

Cancellations & Schedule Changes

If you need to cancel or reschedule your interview schedule:

  • Notify affected candidates as soon as possible.
  • Contact Claudia Rico at claudia.rico@sjsu.edu so your reservation can be updated.

Employers are responsible for communicating any last-minute schedule changes directly with interview candidates.

Planning Tips

For the best recruiting experience, we recommend:

  • Posting your position on Handshake before requesting interviews.
  • Allowing sufficient time for students to apply and employers to select candidates.
  • Requesting interview space several weeks in advance, particularly during peak recruiting seasons.

Need Help?

Please contact Claudia Rico, Employer Events Specialist, at claudia.rico@sjsu.edu or review Handshake’s guide on How to Request an Interview Schedule..