How to ethically accept a job or internship offer
It is the time of year when students receive job and/or internship offers. You’ve put in a lot of time and effort, and it’s good to celebrate this accomplishment. It’s an exciting time! This note is to review how to accept an offer ethically.
Review the offer details in full, make a final decision, and communicate to the employer whether you accept or decline the offer.
If you accept, remember that you agreed to Middlebury’s CCI Student Code of Conduct which states, “After I accept an internship or job offer, I agree to immediately withdraw all pending applications and cancel all scheduled interviews (on- and off-campus). I will notify my career center that I have accepted an offer.”
This means that it is unethical to continue applying and interviewing for opportunities to see if something better comes along.
It is a small world, and you do not want to burn any bridges. Reneging on an accepted offer reflects poorly on you, can hurt future relations between Middlebury and the employer, and affects other students.
Please keep this in mind as you evaluate your options, and here at CCI we are always happy to help you evaluate and respond ethically to offers.
IT Careers in the Foreign Service and the Role of Emerging Technologies
The U.S. Department of State offers career opportunities to professionals in specialized functions needed to meet Foreign Service responsibilities around the world. As a Foreign Service Specialist, you will provide important technical services at any of our more than 270 posts overseas, in Washington, D.C., or elsewhere in the United States. The Department of State’s Information Resource Management team will provide insight into IT focused roles in the Foreign Service, the hiring process, career paths, cybersecurity, and how new technology impacts their work.
Event Date: Monday, April 25, 2022 2:00pm – 3:30pm Eastern Time
Please register for the event!
Searching for a Summer Internship? The Center for Careers and Internships (CCI) can help!
CCI’s Top Tips for Finding Internships |
- Handshake has over 4000 paid and unpaid internships! CCI advisors can help you find those that match your interests.
- Check out CCI-Sponsored and MiddWorks for Vermont Internships that come with guaranteed funding (apply early before they’re filled)!
- Visit CCI’s Find an Internship page for additional tips on finding or creating an internship.
- Watch the recorded Find and Fund Your Summer Internship information session.
- More internships and info on CCI’s Career Path Pages (see News and Top Resources tabs).
How Do I Get Help?
- Drop into Quick Questions for help with your internship search, navigating Handshake, or to have your resume approved by a Peer Career Advisor (PCA). A CCI-approved resume is a requirement for applying for CCI funding and always strongly encouraged before applying for internships and jobs.
- Visit go/Handshake and click on “Career Center” to schedule an appointment with a Career and Internship Advisor in your area of interest.Handshake has over 4000 paid and unpaid internships! CCI advisors can help you find those that match your interests.
What If My Internship is Unpaid?
- CCI has $3500 or $1000 competitive internship grants.
- Funding deadline: April 10. Details, eligibility, FAQs, and forms: go/summerfunding.
- Must have a secured internship and a CCI-approved resume to apply for funding.
- Visit the Peer Career Advisors (PCA) for resume approvals no later than April 1!
Fintech by the numbers
Incumbents, startups, and investors adapt to fintech evolution
From disruptive threat to enabling partner, fintech has entered a new phase of its evolution. Deloitte’s insights track the development of the fintech market and examine how banks, insurers, and investment management companies are tackling fintech transformation initiatives.
Deloitte’s 2021 Global Blockchain Survey
A new age of digital assets
Deloitte’s 2021 Global Blockchain Survey affirms that banks should embrace their inevitable digital future. In a seismic shift, financial leaders increasingly see digital assets as the future -76% of respondents believe digital assets will serve as a strong alternative to, or outright replacement for, fiat currencies in the next 5–10 years.