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.

Preparing for Networking Round

The networking round is meant to be conversational. You will have three short one on one conversations with brothers, and each conversation will have a different general focus:

1. Business interests

2. Your interest in DSP

3. Personal interests and leadership

Elevator Pitch

You will begin every conversation with your Elevator Pitch, similar to the Tell Me About Yourself question. This will be your first impression to every Brother, so we recommend putting a considerable amount of thought into what you want to share with us.

Begin by introducing yourself with basic information such as your name, year, major, and hometown. Then, go beyond these identifiers by sharing a few meaningful experiences, interests or activities that help us understand who you are.

Aim for 90 seconds or under. You do not need to memorize it word for word, but you should know the main points you want to hit and be comfortable saying them naturally.

Practice with friends, in front of a mirror, or whatever works best for you. You will also be given a rush buddy, so feel free to reach out to them to practice or ask questions.

What We Are Looking For

Remember, this is not a job interview. We are really trying to get to know you, understand your genuine interest in DSP and business, and see what you would bring to the organization. Be professional, but let your personality shine through.

We recommend having a few stories in mind from clubs, jobs, classes, sports, leadership experiences, or other parts of your life that can help showcase your skills, interests, and personality.

You do not need a perfect story for every possible question. Having a handful of experiences you know well will make it much easier to answer naturally.

Dress Code: Business Casual

The purpose of the dress code is to create a professional environment, not to evaluate applicants based on clothing. Attire will not be considered during grading.

Please see the Resources tab for further details on business casual attire. If you need to borrow an item or have questions about what to wear, please reach out to vu.deltasigmapi.recruitment@gmail.com.

Preparing for the Extemporaneous Round

The Extemporaneous Round is a group-based exercise designed to assess how you collaborate with others, think on your feet, and develop ideas in real time.

The specific task will not be shared beforehand. So, there is nothing you need to prepare. Instead, come ready to showcase your own ideas while building on the perspectives of others.

Dress Code: Business Casual

The purpose of the dress code is to create a professional environment, not to evaluate applicants based on clothing. Attire will not be considered during grading.

Please see the Resources tab for further details on business casual attire. If you need to borrow an item or have questions about what to wear, please reach out to vu.deltasigmapi.recruitment@gmail.com.

Preparing for the Final Round

The final round is your opportunity to exhibit your talents in a more professional environment. In the previous rounds, you have introduced yourself on paper, through a video interview, in a semi-formal environment, and working on a team. Now, like most professional recruitment processes, you are invited to a formal, superday-style interview.

Be prepared for similar behavioral, career, and Why DSP questions to what you had during networking. Additionaly, be prepared for a market sizing question as described below, and stay up to date on current business news. At this point, we already know a good amount about you. The final round is about getting to know you more deeply and seeing how you present yourself in a professional environment. Be prepared, but do not become robotic. Your personality should still come through. 

Know Your Resume

You should feel comfortable with your resume and be able to speak to every experience, number, and detail. Make sure you can discuss your experiences in greater depth than the short bullets on the page. Think about what you did, what you learned, what impact you had, and how different experiences have shaped your interests. We are interested in how your various engagements build upon each other.

Keep in mind when walking through your resume, you do not need to highlight every single line on. Any response in an interview that goes longer than about 3-to-4 minutes without the interviewer speaking is probably too long. 

Market Sizing

While this is not a technical interview in the way you may think, you will get a market sizing question. If you are like most of us when we applied, you probably have no idea what that is. Market sizing questions often sound something like: “How many cups of coffee are consumed in NYC each day?” or “How many donuts does Dunkin' sell each month?” The answer is not what is important. It is your process for getting there. We want to see how you break down a problem, make reasonable assumptions, explain your thinking, ask questions, and eventually arrive at an answer. Make sure you are talking through your thought process rather than doing everything silently in your head.

We highly recommend you watch YouTube videos, ask AI, and work with your recruitment buddy to prepare. 

Dress Code: Business Professional

The purpose of the dress code is to create a professional environment, not to evaluate applicants based on clothing. Attire will not be considered during grading.

Please see the Resources tab for further details on business casual attire. If you need to borrow an item or have questions about what to wear, please reach out to vu.deltasigmapi.recruitment@gmail.com.