Career Success Guide

Remember!

There are negative implications for unethical behavior!

Ethical Expectations: Guidelines for Students Engaging with Employers Be Honest Honesty is crucial in your job search. Always provide accurate information about your academic achievements, work

Claim Fair Reimbursement If an employer agrees to reimburse you for interview-related expenses, clarify which expenses will be covered in advance to avoid misunderstandings. Gather Career Information for Informed Choice Obtain the career information you need to make an informed choice about your future. It’s up to you to acquire the information about career opportunities, organizations, and any other information that might infuence your decisions

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 confdently. Interview Genuinely Only interview with employers that you are sincerely interested in. Avoid using interviews as practice sessions, as this wastes the employer’s time and takes opportunities away from other candidates. Respond to all interview invitations: 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. Keep 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 afer 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.

about an employing organization. Demonstrate Professionalism

Throughout your job search, maintain a professional and courteous attitude with everyone you encounter. Building positive relationships with recruiters, employers, and Career Services staff can beneft your career in the long run.

Source: information adapted from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

Acting Unethically: • Impacts your professional image • Impacts your academic program and faculty

• Impacts employer relationships with UW-Stout Polytechnic • Impacts recruitment opportunities for future UW-Stout Polytechnic students If Ethical Expectations Are Violated: • Expect an email from Career Services • Your Program Director and the Career Services Director will be notifed • An apology letter may be requested from you • Situation may be elevated to other campus administrators

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