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JOBTALKS

Learn about the importance of ethics in the recruiting process and how ethical violations can negatively impact your career. This session explores common ethical lapses and provides strategies to maintain good conduct in recruiting.

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JOBTALKS

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  1. JOBTALKS Student Ethics and the Recruiting Process Indiana UniversityKelley School of BusinessC. Randall Powell, Ph.D

  2. Student Ethics and the Recruiting Process Advantage Session September 17, 2002 Mercedes Enrique-Garcia Associate Director, Corporate Recruitment

  3. Ethics

  4. ETHIC\’eth-ik\ n a: a principle of right or good conduct; b: a system of moral principles or values

  5. ETHICS\’eth-iks\ n a: the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession

  6. What isn’t listed In the Definitions? • Illegal activity

  7. Ethical lapses are not necessarily against the law; they are, however, a violation of the agreed-upon “rules of the game.”

  8. Personal values aside, you Should practice good ethics Because ethical violations Will come back to you.

  9. Recruiting is a SMALL WORLD • Employer databases • Spread the word • HR people move around

  10. Three types of Ethical Violations • Before first round of interview • During interview • After first round interview (on company visits)

  11. Before • Accuracy of resume • Major(s) • Graduation Date (date of availability) • GPA • Internships and other experiences • Same issues for what you tell companies at career fairs, presentations, etc.

  12. Before If you misrepresent to get on a schedule, with the hope of “selling” the company later, the recruiter will see that you lied and will use that information on his/her evaluation of you.

  13. During • Skill set • Experiences • Location preference

  14. During If you misrepresent yourself during an interview, the recruiter will eventually discover this fact and, again, will use it in the candidate evaluation process.

  15. After This is where the stories get interesting…

  16. After • Renegged Acceptances • The Big Issue • Eagle Scout story • Career Fair story • Recruiting Trips • Last minute cancellations • Using firm for trip • No Communication • Asking Firm to Lie for you • Mardi Gras story

  17. Conclusion You know what the “right thing to do” is AND you know when you are not doing it.

  18. If you would like to learn more, Career Planning Strategies textbook will supply additional information on this topic.

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