OFFER GUIDELINES
FOR EMPLOYERS
Fall Recruiting
If you extend an offer to our student at the end of the summer internship or CoOp we request
that you give the student until November 1, 2013 to make a decision.
If you extend an offer during the Fall recruiting process for internships or full time
opportunities (for the upcoming summer start dates) we request that you give the students three
weeks or until December 1, 2013, (which ever comes later) to decide. If you extend an offer for
full time employment on or after January 1, 2014 we request that you give our students a
minimum of two weeks to decide.
Spring Recruiting
If you are recruiting during the Spring semester for Summer internships or CoOps, we ask that
you provide our students a minimum of two weeks or until March 12, whichever comes later to
make a decision.
At times our students will make requests for extensions beyond these deadlines we hope that
you will honor their request. Honoring these extensions is an act of good will and will provide
the students time to ensure to seek appropriate counsel to ensure that they are making the best
decision.
The moment a student agrees to accept an offer to join your firm for either full time, CoOps or
internship opportunities, employers are required to inform our office by contacting Lisa
Goddard , University Career Services, Recruiting Programs Coordinator at
lgoddard@echo.rutgers.edu and Wenylla Reid, Manager, RBS Office of Career Management at
reid@business.rutgers.edu.
We strongly recommend that you notify us when you extend an offer so that we may assist
students with the offer acceptance process. If a student reneges on an offer we strongly
encourage you to inform us immediately by contacting Janet Jones, Director of Employer
relations at jbjones@echo.rutgers.edu so that we may take appropriate action.
FOR STUDENTS
Fall Recruiting
Contact a Career Management Specialist at the Office of Career Management or University
Career Services to discuss your options the moment you receive an offer.
If an employer makes you a full time offer at the end of the summer internship we have
requested that employers give you until November 1, 2013 to make your decision. If you receive
an offer during the Fall recruiting process for internships, CoOps or full time opportunities (for
the upcoming summer start dates) employers are asked to give you three weeks or until
December 1, 2013, (which ever comes later) to decide.
Spring Recruiting
If you receive an offer for full time employment on or after January 1, 2014 we request that
employers give you a minimum of two weeks to decide.
If you are interviewing in the Spring for Summer internships or CoOps, we request that
employers give you a minimum of two weeks or until March 12, whichever comes later, to
decide.
If you require extensions beyond these deadlines you should ask. Some employers may honor
your request.
The moment you accept an offer you should Lisa Goddard, University Career Services,
Recruiting Programs Coordinator at lgoddard@echo.rutgers.edu and Wenylla Reid, Manager
RBS Office of Career Management at reid@business.rutgers.edu].
Continuing to interview for comparable positions with a similar or competing start date after
you’ve accepted an offer is against our policy. For instance if you’ve accepted an offer for an
upcoming a summer internship you are no longer eligible to interview for upcoming summer
internships. For more details on the consequences review our policy on reneging on offers.
NOTE the following guidelines for Accounting students
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Accounting Recruiting Program Guidelines - 2013/’14
Recruiting Cycles for Academic Year 2013/ 2014
Fall Recruitment for Internship Recruitment (Winter/Spring 2014) - Class of 2014/’15
Fall Recruitment for Internship Recruitment (Summer 2014)
- Class of 2015/‘16
Fall Recruitment for Professional Entry-Level Career Opportunities
- Class of 2014 [ONLY]
Spring Recruitment for Internship/Externship Recruitment (Summer 2014)- Class of 2015/’16
Fall Recruitment Dates
First initial Interviews
Second Interviews
“Offer” Expiration Date
Spring Recruitment Dates
First initial Interviews
Second Interviews
“Offer” Expiration Date
[including Externships from
previous summer]
September 17 through October 19, 2013
October 22 through November 9, 2013
November 30, 2013
January 28 through February 15, 2014
February 18 through March 15, 2014
March 26, 2014
The Career Centers at the Newark and New Brunswick campuses will function as the
“central link” for recruitment for ALL of the participating employers.
Students who contact employers directly concerning interviewing for internship and/or entrylevel professional positions will be referred back to their respective Career Center for
involvement in the formal on-campus recruitment programming.
Alumni [2013] may apply directly to the employers’ web site or through their respective career
services office. Interested alumni MUST see a Career Counselor during Walk-In Period to learn
how to proceed.
On-Campus / Off-Campus Events
Employers will be permitted to conduct Information Sessions according to campus/career
center policy. Employers may hold pre-interview receptions the evening before their on-campus
interview dates. If such events are held off-campus, employers will be responsible to see that the
event is alcohol free. Career Services MUST be informed at the earliest possible expediency
about the scheduling of such off-campus events.
Extending and Accepting “Offers”
Offers can be transmitted to the student (candidate) at any time during the recruiting period,
HOWEVER, no student (candidate) will be required to respond to an offer prior to the agreed
upon “Offer Expiration Date”.
Full-time “offers” may be made to a student who has already “interned” with that organization
(or a Junior involved in a summer program), and in this situation, the agreed upon “Offer
Expiration Dates” are: September 14, 2013 (externships and internships)
On-Campus / Off-Campus Events
Employers will be permitted to conduct Information Sessions according to campus / career
center policy. Employers may hold pre-interview receptions the evening before their on-campus
interview dates. If such events are held off-campus, employers will be responsible to see that the
event is alcohol free. Career Services MUST be informed at the earliest possible expediency
about the scheduling of such off-campus events.
Extending and Accepting “Offers”
Offers can be transmitted to the student (candidate) at any time during the recruiting period,
HOWEVER, no student (candidate) will be required to respond to an offer prior to the agreed
upon “Offer Expiration Date”.
Full-time “offers” may be made to a student who has already “interned” with that organization
(or a Junior involved in a summer program), and in this situation, the agreed upon “Offer
Expiration Dates” are: September 12, 2013 (externships and internships)
RENEGING POLICY
Rutgers Business School Undergraduate-New Brunswick specifically prohibits the acceptance
of multiple offers by our students. We strongly discourage students from accepting an offer with
an organization only to renege or decline that offer at a later date. You should not accept
multiple offers or accept an offer with the intention of withdrawing your acceptance at a later
date.
Interviewing Code of Ethics
As a participant in the Rutgers On-campus Interviewing Program (Career Knight), you must
adhere to the ethical standards established by University Career Services. Failure to conduct your
recruiting activities according to these standards will jeopardize not only your own job search, but
also the broader relationship between Rutgers University and affected employers.
Résumé Submission Guidelines
Only submit résumés to those employers in which you have a sincere interest and with which
you plan to interview, if selected.
Candidate Selection and Interview Scheduling Guidelines
If an employer selects you for an interview you are expected to schedule, prepare and be
present for the interview.
Interview Cancellation Guidelines
• If you must cancel the interview, you have two options for canceling:
a. Prior to the week of the interview —cancel online through “Interviews I Qualify For.”
b. The week of the interview—call 848-445-7287 between 8:30 am and 5:00 p.m. at least 48
hours prior to your interview; otherwise you will be considered a no-show.
• After three interview cancellations, you will be blocked from Career Knight/RBS Careers for
this academic year.
• If you cancel an interview, you must inform the employer in writing and contact Lisa
Goddard, University Career Services, Recruiting Programs Coordinator at
lgoddard@echo.rutgers.edu.
No-Show Guidelines
• Scheduling an interview is a formal commitment between you, the employer and Rutgers
University. You are committed to showing up for that interview.
• You will be considered a “no show” if you do not appear for your interview and do not call to
cancel at least 48 hours prior to your interview.
• After one no show, you will be blocked from Career Knight/RBS Careers.
Offer and Acceptance Guidelines
• If you RECEIVE an offer, you can continue to interview with other employers. Make sure that
you respond to the offering employer prior to the deadline. It is acceptable to ask for an
extension.
• Once you ACCEPT an offer, it is ethically wrong to continue to interview, send letters of
application or conduct other job search activities. You have made your decision and a
commitment. Your job search is over.
• By accepting a job offer, you are making a formal commitment to the employer. There are no
circumstances that would legitimize your reneging on an offer. Reneging on a job offer is
unacceptable. This not only does damage to your personal credibility but also reflects badly
on Rutgers. The employer may decide to discontinue recruiting at Rutgers, thus hurting the
chances of future candidates.
If you have accepted an internship or COOP and are seeking Full Time Employment you may
participate in on campus interviewing for full time positions ONLY that begin at the
conclusion of your internship or COOP. However, you are not eligible to interview or accept
offers for COOP or internship positions.
• If you renege on an offer, you will be blocked from Career Knight/RBS Careers
• Report all offers and acceptances to Lisa Goddard , University Career Services, Recruiting
Programs Coordinator at lgoddard@echo.rutgers.edu and Wenylla Reid, Manager Office of
Career Management at reid@business.rutgers.edu.
Misrepresenting Guidelines
Your student profile will periodically be checked against the registrar’s records, e.g. GPA, work
authorization, and graduation date. If you misrepresent yourself, your privileges on the Career
Knight will be rescinded. NOTE: you are not permitted to share your password. Access to Career
Knight is not transferable.