Students in the Pamplin College of Business are fortunate to be in demand by companies. Last week's Business Horizons Career Fair and busy interview schedule reinforces the demand.
With success comes responsibility and it's important to clearly communicate the expectations we have for students when interacting with employers.
Below are three encouraged behaviors we hope students will follow in their dealings with recruiters:
1. If a student commits to an on-campus, phone or on-site interview and is unable to participate, please give the employer at least 48-hour notice so they can interview other students. No shows at interviews are a poor reflection, not only to oneself, but to Pamplin and Virginia Tech.
2. As a leader of a student organization, an employer may ask these leaders to hand-pick the "best" students in the group and share with the firm. This practice should not be carried out due to potential liability issues to everyone involved. Instead, provide the employer a resume book of the entire organization and refrain from selecting favorites.
3. Accepting a full-time offer with a company and continuing to interview with other companies with the motive of obtaining a "better" job is unacceptable professional etiquette. Once a commitment is made, it should be honored. If a student is not willing to commit at the company deadline, then decline the offer.
Failure to follow these guidelines has the potential to damage Pamplin's position in the marketplace as a preferred campus for companies to recruit for entry-level talent. I trust students will act in the highest professional and ethical manner to preserve our competitive advantage.
Thanks for your attention to this matter. If you have questions or are unclear about any situation, please contact me directly at [email protected].