Recruiting week

So by now the 2nd years (next year that will be us) and the CCC have told us 100 times or more that there is no time to get prepared for interviews in January and you have to do it earlier. I am here to tell you that.... its true!
The one caveat is that you may spend a lot time preparing and not necessarily get an interview. BUT that is why this is a package deal. Prepare by working hard, keeping your grades up, (ESPECIALLY in your related classes) and network with people. Visibility is important. If they see you coming a mile away and they like you, your resume will simply be more likely to get looked at.
Also by this week when applications are due. Have all your documents ready and waiting. The truth is there isn't enough time to prepare, sleep, do documents etc.
They get 100 applicants and sometimes only interview 4 or 5. All depends on how many jobs they are posting for - often only 1 or 2.
This little rant is brought to you by Katie saying - people prepare!!! And if you are lucky enough to get an interview - don't complain about how much prep you have to do to get it done. There are 99 people waiting to take your interview slot.
Anyhow - that's all she wrote....