Registration is now open for the Sunbelt Diversity Recruitment Program which will take place in Dallas on Friday, July 26, 2019.
Deadline to apply/submit materials: 4:59 p.m. (CST) Thursday, June 20
PLEASE NOTE THAT EMPLOYER REGISTRATION IS ONGOING UNTIL May 31. PLEASE CHECK BACK AFTER THAT DATE FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYERS!
Information regarding pre-screening materials, uploading documents, and instructions for how to apply to Sunbelt employers are below:
How do I register for Sunbelt?
Registration opens on May 13, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. To register, go to the student Sunbelt Symplicity link at:
https://law-sunbelt-csm.symplicity.com/students/. Register your name and email in the registration area. Your career office must approve you first before you can proceed. Once you are approved, you will receive an email giving you instructions on how to finish your registration. Once you have that completed, you will be able to view the posted positions and begin applying for positions on June 7, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. If you do not receive an email within a few days of filling out your initial registration information, notify your career office so they are aware of the issue.
What are pre-screen materials and how do I know if an employer is requesting any?
When you apply for an employer through the Sunbelt Consortium Symplicity Module, any resume and other documents you submit will be accessible to the employer. This stage is called "pre-screening." The employer will review all of the resumes and select the students they prefer to interview. To aid in this decision-making process, some employers ask for additional materials (such as a transcript, writing sample, cover letter and/or a list of references). Additional prescreen materials are noted in the [Document] column. When you review each employer's registration, you will be able to see this information in the [Bid Details] box on the right-hand side. Any items requested at pre-screen must be uploaded onto the Sunbelt Consortium Symplicity Module before applying. You will not be allowed to apply unless all requested materials are submitted.
How do I upload my documents? Do they need to be .pdfs?
Students must first upload a resume, as well as a transcript and other requested documents, onto the Sunbelt Consortium Symplicity Module before applying to any position. To upload application materials, select [Documents] tab and follow the instructions.
If you have the ability to convert Word documents into .pdf documents, always convert your documents to .pdf prior to uploading them on the Sunbelt Consortium Symplicity Module. This will eliminate any conversion errors with the Sunbelt Consortium Symplicity Module.
If you do not have .pdf conversion software (such as Adobe), you may upload your Word document to the Sunbelt Consortium Symplicity Module and it will convert it for you. However, please be aware that if your Word document contains excessive formatting or macros or if it was created using a template, the format may be altered during the conversion process.
Once your document is uploaded and converted to a .pdf, be sure to open and view the .pdf document to ensure that there have been no format alterations. If the format on your document changes during the conversion, you may need to modify the format of your Word document and re-upload it to the Sunbelt Consortium Symplicity Module. If you continue to have difficulties, please contact your Career Services Office.
How do I apply with employers?
1) Login to the Sunbelt Consortium Symplicity: https://law-sunbelt-csm.symplicity.com/students
2) Click on the [Job Fair] tab on the top navigation bar.
3) Click on the [Employers/Bidding/Application] tab.
4) Filter the employer list by selecting [Sunbelt 2019: July 26] from the [Session] drop-down menu. The session may default automatically. The list of employers you will be able to view and apply for their positions, are only those that have requested your class year.
5) Click the [Apply] or [Review] button from the list of employers. You will then be redirected to a review page. If you do not see the [Apply] button, it is because you have not uploaded your resume. Be sure to do this.
6) To apply, click the [Apply] button in the [Bid Details] box to the right of the screen. **Pay close attention to this box. If a document type is listed here, it is a REQUIRED document for this specific employer. For example: If [cover letter] is in this box, and [none found] is to the right, you must return to the [Documents] section and upload a cover letter.
7) Note: Your [default resume] will be included with each application. To change your resume (or any required documents) select the appropriate document from the drop down in the [Bid Details] box.
8) The pre-screen materials each employer has requested will be noted in the [Documents] column.
SUNBELT RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:
May 13, 2019: Online registration begins at 9:00 a.m. (CST) via the Sunbelt Consortium Symplicity Module. https://law-sunbelt-csm.symplicity.com/students/.
June 7, 2019: Online application period begins at 9:00 a.m. (CST).
June 20, 2019: Online application period ends at 4:59 p.m. (CST).
July 10, 2019: Students view employer’s interview selections and begin accept/decline process.
July 15, 2019: Accept/decline period for preselected and alternate students ends at noon (CST).
July 19, 2019: Final interview schedules available to students.
