COER is Here for You: Before, During, & After your Experience.
It is important to have someone to talk to about your job experiences. COER is here to listen & help you as you go through your internship experience. If you need guidance around your internship experience, .
Review your Offer Before You Sign
Before signing any offer or onboarding paperwork, make sure you preview the following information:
- Pay-rate: are you getting paid fairly? Contact a Career Advisor to confirm that your compensation is in line with the current employment environment's average internship pay for your field.
- Job responsibilities: are you prepared to deliver on what is being asked of you? View the job description & clarify expectations with the hiring manager before committing.
- Company location: are you aware of the site location they are expecting you to travel to? Make sure you clarify this with your hiring manager & make arrangements to relocate if necessary. If you do not have the means to relocate, do not accept the offer.
- Legitimacy of the company: there are alot of scams out there! Make sure the company is legit & reliable.
If you want a Career Advisor to look over your offer letter, & we will help you understand your employment contract.
Think Before You Accept an Offer
Reneging is the process of going back on an offer after signing the employment contract. If you have a job offer & have signed the papers to accept the position, it is extremely important to stick to your choice and follow-through with that offer. COER does not generally encourage the practice of continuing to look for a job after signing an offer unless there is an extenuating circumstance
If you decide to break your employment contract, it is important to understand the repercussions:
- Possibility of creating a negative impression with that recruiter and their network
- Loss of networking contacts from that company and related companies
- Possible decrease in professional reputation
If you have a valid reason for going back on your offer (death in the family or can no longer afford to move to the relocation spot for example), it is easier to maintain a professional relationship with the company. In these cases, it is important to be careful and professional with any communications with the company. Career Advisors can help you with professional communication advice in these circumstances.
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