Honor your "Yes". Reneging has consequences.
What happens if you have already accepted a job offer when a better one comes along?
Can you back out of the first offer? No, and here’s why you shouldn’t...
- Say goodbye to future offers: Reneging on an offer is a quick way to ensure that you will not able to work for that organization in the future. Employers have long memories and you will likely have a black mark on your file.
- Who you hurt in the process: Reneging on an offer damages the University of Illinois reputation and the Gies College of Business reputation. Just as you have benefited from the great reputation of the college, you are responsible for living up to this reputation.
When you renege on an offer the employer doesn’t just think negatively about you, they also think negatively about the Gies College of Business. It may only take one instance for an employer to conclude that this is “just the way Gies students are” and be less inclined to recruit from Illinois in the future.
- Lost opportunities for others: When you accept an offer, you take away an opportunity from another student who may have really wanted that job. Not to mention, the employer invested considerable time and effort into hiring you and may not be left at a loss when you renege, it’s not easy to find a replacement late in the season.
- Consequences: There are consequences for reneging. Students who renege are blocked from using Handshake @ Illinois for a minimum of one semester or longer.
Making the Most of an Internship-less Summer
No internship? No problem!
Watch this video to learn what you can do this summer that will enhance your resume and build valuable skills that employers are looking for!
Click here to watch the video!
FRED S. BAILEY UNPAID INTERNSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2021
Are you interested in an unpaid internship, but are concerned about the financial hardship it may cause?
The Fred S. Bailey Unpaid Internship Scholarship Program offers academic scholarships to undergraduate students at the University of Illinois who will complete an unpaid internship with a public service agency or not-for-profit organization. Awards are $1,000 for a part-time internship or $2,500 for a full-time internship and are given directly to the student. All undergraduate students regardless of academic program or citizenship status are encouraged to apply.
To learn more, click here!
Management Majors:
Light Lunch Workshop Series with Prof. Luckman
Prof. Luckman is offering three “Light Lunch Workshops” for getting to know each other and professional skill building for management majors. Lunches will be on Fridays at 12:00pm and will be a half hour (BYOL - bring your own lunch!)
Workshop Schedule:
2. April 30, 12:00pm CST
- Prof Luckman “On the Record”. An open office hour with me! Any and all questions welcome. A chance to get to know each other better!
3. May 7, 12:00pm CST
- Summer Networking: How to keep the momentum of your job search over the summer. Create a plan for building your network while at your internship or other summer job.
Zoom calendar invites will be e-mailed to you and the info will also posted in our Microsoft Teams Channel. Event Contact: Elizabeth A. Luckman
J.B. Hunt Virtual Series: ERGs of J.B.
Hunt - Supportive Spaces That Drive Inclusion
TOMORROW, April 27th, 12:00 - 1:00pm CDT
ERGs, or Employee Resource Groups, are designed for diverse thoughts, ideas, and values to be shared in a supportive space. This session will give you the opportunity to learn about how J.B Hunt's ERGs encourage employee connection and engagement both on and off the clock from our ERG leaders. These leaders will also share how these groups have enhanced their time at J.B. Hunt.
Find more information, click here!
2021 Lilly Discovery Day
Application Deadline: April 28th
Lilly Discovery Day is an annual event for current sophomores to learn more about Lilly, Indianapolis, and student opportunities. This is typically an in-person event at Lilly HQ, however, given the pandemic, Discovery Day 2021 will take place virtually over the course of the day on May 19, 2021.
Students can apply using this link, or text LDD2021 to 50500 and the application will be sent to their phone.
Summer 2021 Internship Survey
Do your summer plans include an internship or a leadership program?
Business Career Services wants to know where you'll be interning this summer and how Covid-19 has impacted your summer internship plans. Participating in this survey will help BCS better provide resources to Gies students.
SENIORS! Congratulations on graduating! Are you moving to a new city upon graduation? Starting a new job? Going to Grad School? As you take your next steps, please let us know your future plans are!
Fill out the Illini Success Survey and let us know what you're up to next!
**Completion of the survey qualifies you for a drawing to win a variety of prizes, including Amazon gift cards, Illinois business card holders, and diploma frames**
In the process of negotiating a job or internship offer?
Schedule an advising appointment with us!
Interested in discussing salary negotiation skills and how to deal with multiple job offers? Meet with a BCS career advisor to learn what questions to ask, and become familiar with the best-practices and customary expectations during the negotiation process.
Click here to schedule an advising appointment!
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