Step-by-Step Recruiting

The Business Career Centre is here to make recruiting Sauder students and graduates easy and fast. Follow the step-by-step guidelines below to determine which recruiting strategy works best for you, and how to tap into the free recruiting services we offer.

Step 1: Clarify your recruiting needs
  • Do you need help for four or eight months in your finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, logistics, real estate or business technology department?
    If so, our BCom Co-op Program of four- and eight- month work terms would best fit your needs.
  • Do you need project-based consultant-level support with a business plan, market analysis, or cost model? Do you want to build a pipeline of mid-level talent with five or more years work experience?
    If so, an 8 - 14 week MBA internship would best fit your needs. Find out more about the Sauder MBA Internship program here.
  • Do you need an entry-level manager or junior manager with a solid understanding of business and management who is ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work?
    If so, recent alumni from our Master of Management-Early Career Masters Program would be a great fit.

  • Are you looking for a mid-level strategist who can strengthen your management team with their sophisticated business analysis and planning skills?
    If so, an MBA graduate would be a valuable addition to your team. Find out more about Sauder MBA students and recent MBA alumni here.
  • Are you looking for an entry-level business professional with a strong foundation in business and a specialization in a particular business function - from finance and marketing to transportation & logistics?
    If so, recent BCom alumni would suit your needs.
  • Are you in need of a senior executive with seven or more years work experience?
    You can connect with Sauder alumni all over the world by posting your job description in COOL, our online recruiting system.
  • Do you have a short term business project that you need help executing? Are you looking for someone with up to two years of work experience?
    If so, BCom students and recent alumni would suit your needs.
  • Are you a non-profit organization looking for volunteers or a for-profit organization with unpaid business project roles?
    If so, you can post these opportunities directly in our online recruiting system COOL.

Step 2: Decide which recruiting method(s) work best for you

Step 3: Set up an account in COOL, our online jobs and events database

Set up an account in COOL, our online recruiting system. Read the employer guide to COOL, here.


Step 4: Create a job description

View a sample job description (PDF) here.


Step 5: Decide which student or alumni group(s) best suits your need

You can find class profiles and other details on the skills and experience levels of our undergraduate and graduate student groups in the “Meet our Students” section, including:

  • BCom students: available for summer work and full-time positions upon graduation
  • Co-op students: available for 4 - 8 month work terms in January, May, and September
  • MM-ECM students: available for full time employment upon graduation in May
  • MBA 1st year students: available for 8 - 14 week internships from June through August
  • MBA 2nd year students: available for full-time positions upon completing the program in December
  • Sauder alumni: from all programs, available for full-time, part-time, and contract positions throughout the year

Step 6: Review the student recruiting calendar and establish a target start date

Once you have identified the student group you would like to target and your preferred method of recruitment, view our ‘Recruiting Calendar’ to see when students are available for employment and when to begin recruiting.


Step 7: Post your job description on COOL

Review the instructions on how to quickly and easily post a job description. Your posting will be reviewed and if approved, you will receive an email notification, usually within 48 business hours. Positions are typically open for one – two weeks and include at least one weekend. You can review the employer's guide to COOL, here.

Choose your preferred application collection method below:

  • Direct application submission: Students apply via COOL and applications are emailed to you as they come in.For more information about this process, view our step-by-step guide (pdf) to accessing and viewing applications on COOL. 
  • Online accumulation: all applications are held until the job posting  expires; then they're batched into a soft copy  Resume Book (pdf format) and emailed to you as a single file.
  • Employer application collection*: If you would like to manage submissions through your own website, you can include instructions on how to apply for the position, typically by directing interested candidates to the career section of your corporate website.

*Note: This option could prevent you from identifying applications driven solely from your job posting in our online recruiting system. The Business Career Centre also loses visibility into who and how many students have applied for your position.


Step 8: Review applications and contact your shortlist of candidates for interview

  • You can review applications submitted through COOL by following this step-by-step guide (pdf).
  • Interviews can be held at your office or on campus in our interview rooms, based on your preference.
  • If interviewing at your office, you can contact candidates directly to arrange a date and time that works for each party.
  • If you want to interview students on campus, please provide your shortlist along with your preferred date and time frame (e.g. January 5th from 1.00 - 6.00 pm) and length of interviews (e.g. 45 minutes each) and we will schedule interviews with the shortlisted candidates.
  • You will receive an interview schedule that includes the interview location on campus.

To reserve an on-campus interview room and/or have us schedule interviews on your behalf, please contact the Business Career Centre Assistant at 604-822-6479 or careercentre@sauder.ubc.ca.


Step 9: Make a job offer

It is up to the employer and student to determine and negotiate the compensation package. Read the BCC's Annual Report for descriptions of student groups, programs, and average salaries. Third party funding is available for employers! Visit our Employer Funding page for more information. For 8 – 14 week MBA internship positions, students can be put on payroll or treated as a contractor, whichever you prefer.