Career Success Guide

Offers & Negotiation - Ethical Expectations

ETHICAL EXPECTATIONS

Recruiting & Engaging with Employers Guidelines for Students

Know the negative implications of unethical behavior: • Impact on your professional image • Impact on your academic program and faculty • Impact on employer relationships with UW-Stout • Impact on recruitment opportunities for future UW-Stout students If violated: • Expect an email from Career Services • Your Program Director and the Career Services Director will be notified • An apology letter may be requested from you • Situation may be elevated to other campus administrators

BE HONEST Honesty is crucial in your job search. Always provide accurate information about your academic achievements, work experience, and skills. Don’t lie or exaggerate on your resume or during interviews. While you can keep details about other job offers private, be truthful about the general nature of your job search and salary range expectations. Research industry salaries to discuss compensation confidently. INTERVIEW GENUINELY Only interview with employers that you are sincerely interested in. Avoid using interviews a s practice sessions, as this wastes the employer’s time and takes opportunities away from other candidates. Respond to all interview invitations: either accept or politely decline. ADHERE TO SCHEDULES Always show up for scheduled meetings unless an emergency arises. If you can’t attend, inform the employer or Career Services as soon as possible through email or a phone call. Ghosting an employer by not showing up without notice is unprofessional. MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYERS Promptly communicate your decision to accept or decline a job offer using the agreed upon method of communication. This allows employers to proceed with other candidates if necessary. Failing to respond is unprofessional and can harm your reputation. ACCEPT OFFERS IN GOOD FAITH When you accept a job offer, honor that commitment. Do not accept offers as a backup plan, as this can mislead employers and block opportunities for other candidates. Reneging after accepting a job offer is not acceptable. In all cases, notify the employer of your decision promptly. WITHDRAW FROM RECRUITING WHEN JOB SEARCH IS DONE Once you have accepted a job offer or decided to stop your job search, notify employers actively considering you for a job that you are no longer pursuing employment. This allows other job seekers to have a fair chance. CLAIM FAIR REIMBURSEMENT If an employer agrees to reimburse you for interview-related expenses, clarify which expenses will be covered beforehand to avoid any misunderstandings. GATHER CAREER INFORMATION FOR INFORMED CHOICE Obtain the career information you need to make an informed choice about your future. It’s u p to you to acquire the information about career opportunities, organizations, and any other information that might influence your decisions about an employing organization. DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONALISM Throughout your job search, maintain a professional and courteous attitude with everyone y ou encounter. Building positive relationships with recruiters, employers, and Career Services staff can benefit your career in the long run.

Information adapted from the National Assocation of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

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