The University of Tennessee

Career Services Code of Conduct

The Department of Career Services has policies and procedures established for the job and internship search to provide a basis for ethical conduct. Please keep in mind these policies are in place to protect you and the employer. Unprofessional behavior by students hurts the Career Services' office reputation and the University's reputation with employers, which can ultimately deny students recruiting opportunities.

Interview "No Show" and Late Cancellation Policy
Submitting a resume requesting an interview and scheduling an interview are formal commitments to the employer. If you are selected for an interview for which you submitted a resume you are committed to scheduling an interview and showing up for the interview unless a legitimate reason arises.

A "No Show" is defined as someone who:
a) submits a resume expressing interest for an interview, is selected by the employer for an interview, but fails to schedule an interview time;
b) schedules an interview with an employer and does not show up for the interview;
c) cancels an interview less than 24 hours before the interview.

Career Services is aware of "No Shows". If you become one you will be required to submit a letter of apology to the employer. The letter must be turned into the Career Services office with a stamped, addressed envelope within one day of the missed interview. If this policy is violated a second time, campus recruiting privileges will be revoked.

Acceptance Policy for Permanent and Internship Jobs
After accepting a job offer, you should NOT continue to interview. You must notify Career Services of your acceptance and cease further activity.

Accurate Representation Policy
Always provide accurate information during the job search process. Do not falsify work experience, GPA, dates, eligibility, leadership roles, etc.

Resume Referrals
Permission to refer resumes to employers is granted by you through a statement in the Experience.com Symplicity software. It says "Release Resume to Employers/Internet" and you have the option to select yes or no. Selecting yes allows Career Services to refer your resume to prospective employers.

Conclusion
By acknowledging this document, you are stating that you have read and agree to abide by the policies stated herein. If you have questions about it, please contact Russ Coughenour, Director of Career Services at (865) 974-5435 or rcoughen@utk.edu.