Student Name: ______________________________
Please Print (Last Name, First Name)
Integrity and Social Responsibility Contract
for Professional, Recruiting & Alumni Engagement
As a student at Brandeis University, I will conduct myself appropriately and ethically throughout all my
professional interactions. I understand that my actions reflect upon Brandeis, my fellow students and me, and that
the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) Career Services is committed to helping me develop the skills
necessary to succeed in fostering professional connections and pursuing professional opportunities and goals.
To that end, the following policies and principles have been established to ensure my professionalism during the
career development and job/internship search process, throughout my time at Brandeis. I understand I am expected
to adhere to these principles and standards in all of my interactions on and off campus, with GSAS, alumni
volunteers, employers, community members and any other Brandeis student, faculty or staff member. I also
understand that GSAS holds itself and its employer partners, alumni and other community partners to the highest
level of professional integrity and social responsibility as established by the National Association of Colleges and
Employers Codes of Professional Conduct.
Honesty and Integrity
I understand that honesty and integrity throughout the career development and job/internship search process reflect
on my character. Therefore, I will provide accurate information in all materials and actions in the pursuit of a
meaningful professional future.
Professional Conduct
I understand that communicating and presenting myself in a professional manner and being courteous and
respectful in my dealings with others – whether such interactions are face-to-face, in writing, by phone, or
electronic – is critical in my job/internship search as well as for my professional development.
To that end, I will:
• Monitor publicly available content by and about me (text, voice and picture), including content and photos
on Google mail, personal blogs and social networking sites, and make reasonable efforts to remove material
that professionals may deem inappropriate or unprofessional.
• Acknowledge calls, emails and invitations for interviews, appointments, events and informational
discussions and respond appropriately in a timely manner.
• Attend all one-on-one and group interactions with employers, alumni, GSAS staff and other professionals
(including on and off-campus interviews, information sessions, employer site visits, counseling
appointments, office hours, interview coaching nights, career fairs, industry nights, etc.) that I have
scheduled. I will provide two business days notice for any cancellation, if possible, and notify Hiatt should
any unforeseen circumstances occur that prevent my participation.
• Withdraw from all internship search activities once I have accepted an offer for that particular semester or
summer.
• Withdraw from all job search activities once I have accepted an employment offer.
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GSAS Career Services Campus Recruiting Policy
In order to participate in GSAS’ campus recruiting programs including on-campus interviews and resume
collections, I will complete GSAS’ requirements including:
• Read, sign and submit this Integrity and Social Responsibility Contract.
• Submit a reviewed and approved resume into the Documents tab in B.hired
Alumni & Professional Networking Policy
In order to join the Brandeis University GSAS Career group in LinkedIn, I will:
• Read, sign and submit this Integrity and Social Responsibility Contract.
• Complete GSAS networking training online or in-person with a GSAS Career Counselor.
I will network with alumni and other professionals – through GSAS and on my own – in a professional manner, and
I will:
• Show up on time for information sessions, office hours, site visits, practice interviews, meetings, and
appointments.
• Ask for advice, information, and referrals; and will not ask for a job or internship.
• Follow-up with a brief thank you letter after networking with an individual.
• Not spam a contact with multiple e-mails, phone calls or LinkedIn requests.
• Not ask a networking contact to mass distribute my resume.
• Not share networking contacts’ information with others, without permission.
Cancelation & No-Show Policy
I may be selected for an interview by an employer or an alumnus and choose to decline it. However, if I do
schedule an interview, informational interview, practice interview or office hour and need to cancel, I understand
that I must do so at least two business days before my scheduled date/time. If this was arranged through GSAS
Career Services, I understand cancelation requires speaking with someone in GSAS Career Services by telephone
(781-736-3618) or in-person within this time frame.
I may also be invited to other programs and events (on and off campus) with professionals, employers and alumni
and choose not to RSVP. However, if I RSVP or register to attend a program, workshop or event and need to
cancel, I will do so within two business days of the event or program by canceling in the event system (e.g.,
B.hired) and notifying the organizer of the program, workshop or event directly.
Consequences of Improper Behavior
Failure to adhere to the Integrity and Social Responsibility Contract may result in:
• Revocation of access to B.hired
• Removal from Brandeis University GSAS Career group in LinkedIn
• Suspension of all GSAS Career Services services
• Referral to the Department of Student Development and Conduct
By signing this document, I agree to adhere to GSAS Career Services guidelines and policies required to conduct
myself with integrity in a professional and socially responsible manner. I also acknowledge that I have read and
understand the consequences of inappropriate behavior.
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