Recruitment Schedule

Application Open: 09.02 at 8PM CT

Resume Workshop: 09.03 at 6PM CT (Buttrick 306)

Social: 09.04 at 3PM CT (Commons Lawn)

Applications Close: 09.04 AT 8PM CT

Round I: 09.06

Meet the Heads of Recruitment

Anna & Katie have been a part of the chapter for 7 semesters. They both joined DSP in the Fall of 2023, their first semester on campus. They began recruiting for the organization that following spring, and agree that recruitment is their favorite part of their DSP experience. Anna & Katie are friends, neighbors, and both had the privilege of working at Morgan Stanley this past summer.

The Recruitment Process

Delta Sigma Pi’s recruitment process is intentionally crafted to secure the best business-interested talent at Vanderbilt. We structured our recruitment process on three core pillars: an equitable experience for all candidates, an educational journey that provides valuable professional development, and a commitment to cultivating a diverse and high-caliber membership.​ As the heads of recruitment, we want to create a welcoming and empowering environment for students to share their stories and extract both personal and professional value from this experience.

Please contact vu.deltasigmapi.recruitment@gmail.com with any questions regarding recruitment.

Preparing for Round I

Our recruitment process is designed to simulate professional recruitment, giving all applicants a chance to experience the caliber of pre-professional development that is a key pillar of our organization.

Steps

1. Submit resume and personal information.

2. Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to sign-up for a HireVue timeslot.

3. Select your preferred time (all video interviews will take place on Sunday 09.06).

4. On the day of your video interview, you will receive a one-time code that you will use to enter & complete the HireVue.

Part I: Anonymous Resume Drop

The first part of Round I is an anonymous resume drop. A priority in our recruitment process is a bias-free, equal-opportunity experience for all applicants. When submitting your resume, please black-out your name, address, and high school.  

Resumes are not graded on business experience. We are looking for coachable candidates who have utilized the resources we offer to tailor their resume. For further guidance, please see the Resources tab of our website and attend the Resume Workshop on Thursday September 3 at 6PM on the third floor of Buttrick Hall. Arriving to the workshop with a drafted DSP-format resume will ensure maximal productivity during your one-on-one

Part II: Video Interview

The second part of Round I is a video interview. With the advancement of AI, HireVue (the most common video interview platform in the professional world) has become a part of almost every major firm's application process. A HireVue is a brief, virtual interview where you’ll record responses to a set of predetermined questions. You will be given a short amount of time to prepare before each response, and your answers will help us learn more about your engagements, goals, and interest in DSP. Answers should be kept under ninety seconds.

To prepare, we recommend reviewing your application, reflecting on why you’re interested in DSP, and thinking through a few experiences that highlight your strengths, teamwork, leadership, or problem-solving. There’s no need to memorize answers— focus on being clear, thoughtful, and authentic. 

Optional Practice Resource: MockQuestions offers a list of common HireVue-style questions that can be helpful for getting comfortable with the format and practicing your responses. Practicing in photobooth is also a tried-and-true preparation method. Good luck!

Tell Me About Yourself

Throughout the DSP recruitment process, and every professional introduction, you will be asked to “tell me about yourself”. In this response, avoid writing and memorizing a full script. Instead, have a few loose notes or key points you want to hit so your answer presents naturally. The goal is to give us a sense of who you are, what your background is, why you are interested in DSP, and what experiences have shaped you. You do not need to walk through your entire resume.

Most importantly, show your personality. This is not a test of how well you can speak to a computer screen. We know HireVue can feel awkward, unfamiliar, and uncomfortable. We are not expecting perfectly polished responses. We are trying to learn more about you as a person. Think of your response less as a speech and more as your opportunity to introduce yourself and give us a few reasons that pique our interest in learning more about you as a candidate.