Job & Internship Search Ethics for Students & Employers
Student Guidelines:
Interviewing
Every interview is a chance for students to show the best that Bucknell has to offer – bright, enthusiastic students who are in an excellent position to contribute from their first day in a new organization. Students should be well prepared, on time and in appropriate attire. Students should never video or audio record an interview or conversation without permission of the other party.
On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) is a program at Bucknell where companies post jobs or internships on Handshake for which they will consider Bucknell undergraduates. Employers may visit campus, hold phone or virtual interviews when conducting first-round screenings. Employers participating in the On-Campus Interviewing program have a particular interest in Bucknell students and use this program to find and hire outstanding students. This program helps the Center for Career Advancement (CCA) maintain positive relationships with employers so they will continue to return to our campus and recruit students in the future.
Interview Cancellation
Interviewing, especially on campus, is a privilege. Each candidate is expected to attend all scheduled interviews. If extenuating circumstances result in canceling an interview, a minimum 24-hour notice is recommended.
Late Arrivals or No Shows to Interviews
All information (i.e.. resume, application information, etc.) you submit to an employer must be accurate. In addition to concerns of ethics and integrity, many employers verify information submitted by candidates for employment. Discrepancies in information have resulted in the withdrawal of job offers as well as in termination.
Not adhering to the above expectations may result in revocation of CCA resources and privileges as well as the possibility of a student conduct hearing.
Employer Guidelines:
Interviewing
Provide students a minimum of three business days notice for an interview, virtual or in person. This allows students time to make proper logistical arrangements (if needed) and speak with faculty/coaches to manage academic, varsity athletic and other conflicts successfully, as well as prepare for their important conversations with you.
Employment Offers
Provide fair and reasonable time periods for students to evaluate employment offers prior to making a decision that will affect their future careers and personal lives. A reasonable recommended period is a minimum of three weeks. We recommend students who return from a summer internship with a full-time offer request a reasonable extension (late October) of their decision deadline if they plan to participate in fall recruiting. Exploding offers put undue pressure on students and compromise our efforts to enforce student policy against reneging. Uphold offers. Rescinding an offer means the student must restart their search, often after declining other offers. It risks creating a negative reputation on campus for your organization.