Business Professional Development Program student expectations

Students are expected to RSVP to invitations for networking events and interviews within the provided time frame. They should also attend all confirmed interviews and recruitment activities (unless they inform recruiters in advance due to illness or adversity). Employers retain the authority to cancel interview invitations if students fail to meet deadlines.

Students who do not sign up for an invited interview, do not appear for a scheduled interview, and/or cancel an interview with less than 48 hours notice will have their HireJayhawks access blocked, and interviewing privileges will be suspended until a letter of explanation is written. These offenses are taken seriously and will be kept on record.

Legitimate conflicts can and will occur. Reasonable conflicts include acceptance of another job offer, personal illness, subsequent interviews/office visits with other recruiting organizations or death in the family. Students may withdraw their candidacy for a position at any time and for any reason, though doing so must be professionally communicated to both the hiring organization and Business Professional Development Services in a timely manner.

If you will not be signing up for an on-campus interview for which you applied and have been invited, or need to cancel a scheduled interview, contact Business Professional Development Services at kubuscareer@ku.edu for guidance in communicating your situation to the employer. Failure to comply will result in disruption to your HireJayhawks account.

Students who are studying abroad should contact Business Professional Development Services directly with an expression of interest in the position promoted on HireJayhawks.

Business Professional Development Services can refer along a resume to the recruiting group outside of the system. The student should not apply to On-Campus Recruiting postings through the system as a courtesy to other applicants, the employer and Business Professional Development Services.

Falsifying data, such as your GPA, dates of graduation, major/minor, work experience, eligibility to work in the United States or other information is unethical and in violation of Business Professional Development Services policies.

If you falsify documents or misrepresent yourself to any employer, via HireJayhawks or in your independent job search, Business Professional Development Services has the right to rescind your privileges to use Business Professional Development Services. Employers have the right to withdraw an offer or terminate your employment for misrepresentation.

Upon agreeing to a job opportunity, whether through the Business Professional Development Services recruitment program or your independent job quest, it is expected that you will fully discontinue any further job-search efforts.

If you find yourself unsure about committing to an offer, please arrange a meeting to seek guidance from a Business Professional Development advisor. Going back on your commitment is unprofessional and can damage both KU's standing within the employment community and your personal reputation. Should you retract your commitment to an offer, Business Professional Development Services reserves the right to restrict your participation in future on-campus interviews.

Students should avoid withdrawing from a commitment except for in cases of substantial adversity. In such situations, the student must notify Business Professional Development Services before informing the employer.

The Business Professional Development Services team provides support to recent graduates and alumni of the KU School of Business. As a recent graduate, the office offers a full extension of comprehensive professional support services.

For other alumni, the office provide two complimentary one-on-one appointments. For needs that extend beyond two appointments, fees may be assessed.

Room reservations

Interview rooms are primarily reserved for students scheduled for interviews. If a room is not reserved, students may use it, but they may be asked to vacate the space if a student with a scheduled interview, an employer needs the room, or if the room is needed by the EY Business Professional Development Program staff. The authority to vacate the room will be determined by the staff of the EY Business Professional Development Program and not by students.

Priority of reservations

Once interview spaces are reserved, they are considered occupied for all future bookings, whether for employers, students, or staff programming. Reserved rooms remain unavailable for other uses until the reservation is released. In general, once a reservation is made, it will be honored.

Reservations for programming

Reservations for programming through our office will be made in advance, with key recruitment times reserved until final employer bookings are confirmed. These reservations will be clearly marked on each space and interview room calendars to prevent scheduling conflicts during peak weeks. Holds for the fall term should be placed by July, and for the spring term by December. Peak-time reservations will only be released once employer requests are finalized. This may mean space is held until the week prior to ensure adequate space for employer interviews, needs, and last-minute alterations. Interview and career programming reservations take priority. Once the semester begins, existing reservations will be honored, or alternative space will be provided to accommodate the requestor, including employers.

Cleanliness

Users of the interview rooms are expected to keep the spaces clean and tidy. Please dispose of any trash, return chairs to their original positions, and ensure the room is ready for the next user. Failure to maintain cleanliness may result in a loss of future room privileges.

Noise level

To maintain a professional environment, please keep noise levels to a minimum inside and near the interview rooms. Conversations should be held quietly, and cellphones should be set to silent. This policy ensures a distraction-free atmosphere for all interview participants.

Authority over reservations

The EY Business Professional Development Program and the Business Relations Coordinator have ultimate authority over interview room reservations. This policy is designed with transparency and respect for the importance of space on campus. We aim to share resources and time equitably.