For Students
Policies and Procedures
Employing organizations, universities, and students participating in the recruiting
process have a responsibility to adhere to principles of professional conduct. Any
unprofessional or unethical conduct can have serious repercussions for all parties,
resulting in a reduction of opportunities for all candidates.
As a student at the University of Arkansas, I agree to:
- Accurately present my qualifications and interests
- Honor interview and appointment commitments
- Not share my username and password
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with employers and recruiters
- Apply only for jobs and interviews with companies that are of genuine interest to me. Applying for interviews or positions that are of little or no interest to me can result in lost opportunities for other students and presents an unprofessional image of our campus to recruiters.
After accepting an offer from a company, the following will be completed:
- Submit the First Destination Survey during the last semester of my degree program to provide my placement information.*
- Stop interviewing through the on-campus interview system.
- Notify employers actively recruiting me that I have accepted an offer.
- Fulfill my commitments made in the job offer accepted.
- Agree not to renege or decline a previously accepted offer or use an accepted offer as leverage for another offer elsewhere.
- I understand and agree that reneging on an offer of employment of any kind is grossly unprofessional, not in line with the values and expectations of UA students, and reflects poorly on the University of Arkansas, Offices of Career Connections & Walton Career Connections. I understand that engaging in such behavior will preclude me permanently from further utilizing the services offered by Offices of Career Connections & Walton Career Connections.
Note: if, after accepting a job offer, the employer should rescind the offer, I can immediately re-activate my job search.
*Reporting salary offer and job acceptance information through the U of A's First Destination Survey is critical to the University of Arkansas for our ability to benchmark successful outcomes in national rankings and recognition. All information will remain confidential. Salary and placement information are only reported in statistical format (average salary, percentage of graduates placed, etc.)
Using Handshake through the University of Arkansas certifies that I have read and voluntarily agree to the policies and procedures stated above. I also understand that Handshake is one method for finding a job. It is important that I utilize several job search methods and not rely solely on Handshake.
The Offices of Career Connections provide opportunities and resources for University of Arkansas students and alumni to develop job-search skills and identify potential employment. The Offices of Career Connections do not guarantee job placement for students nor for alumni.
The Offices of Career Connections (OCC) serve as a referral source for jobs and other opportunities and cannot make specific recommendations regarding off-campus employers. The OCC makes no guarantees about the positions listed in Handshake and advises using caution in dealing with any third-party recruiters.
The Offices of Career Connections are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions or any other aspects of off-campus employment. While we expect employers to adhere to ethical standards, we are not able to thoroughly research the integrity of every organization or individual that lists a job with us. Students and alumni are urged to ask good questions and use common sense when applying for any job or internships, particularly with respect to employment in a private home or other opportunities not affiliated with an established public or private sector organization. We encourage you to research prospective employers using resources made available by the Offices of Career Connections, as well as company websites.
Please contact the Offices of Career Connections if you believe any employer listing jobs or internships has misrepresented opportunities or has otherwise engaged in unethical conduct concerning recruitment or employment practices.
