Interview Day

Co-op Interview Day is the most important recruitment and placement event of each Fall and Spring semester for Co-op students and employers.

Historically, Co-op employers are invited to campus to connect directly with Co-op applicants looking to be placed. Student applicants have the opportunity through the Co-op Interview Day Sign-Up process to select companies of interest for interviews. The Co-op team facilitates all logistics of the day with interviews starting at 8:30 a.m. and continuing through 3:30 p.m. Interviews are 30 minutes in duration with an hour break for lunch.

We are excited to host Co-op Interview Day on October 10 in the Bryant Conference Center.

Co-op Interview Day is an effective and efficient process for both students and companies. We look forward to having you join this event!

Interview Day – Fall 2023

Student Participation

Remember students, you must have completed one full semester and have at least a 2.5 UA GPA.

1. Complete the Co-op Application online.
   • The deadline to apply and participate in Fall Co-op Interview Day is September 17th at 11:59 p.m.
   • Your completed application will require a non-official copy of your transcript.  Visit MyBama to download a pdf.
   • An approved resume, by our co-op team is required.  When applying you are directed to Vmock (login in with MyBama credentials). Vmock is a AI platform to assist in resume reviews and/or creation of a new resume.  Applicants are encouraged to use this service to enhance the professionalism of their resume.
2. Attend a Co-op Information Session. Times are listed in Handshake under “Co-op Info Session.”
3. Participate in Co-op Interview Day sign-up, utilizing GradLeaders, the week of September 24th. Details will be emailed to applicants.

Employer Participation

• Registration is conducted through Handshake. Once at the registration page in Handshake, click “Register” on the top right of your screen.
• Registration Fee: $300 per interview booth.
  • Methods of Payment:
    • Pay through Handshake with credit card
    • Pay with check prior to the event
• Register ASAP to reserve your spot.
• Take advantage of this opportunity to select Co-op students for Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024 work periods.
• Note that the UA Co-op office schedules interested students with each based on major and GPA criteria. Comprehensive schedule information and applicant packets are emailed to company registrants prior to Interview Day.
• Employers are asked which work schedule they prefer:  Traditional, Year-Long, Back To Back + 1 during registration.