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Ethical issues related to accepting a job offer
Your acceptance of a job offer is binding.
Don't accept a job offer, even verbally, until you are certain you are committed.
Don't back out after accepting; that's called reneging, and is unethical.
An employer should never pressure you to renege on another employer.
Once you have accepted a job offer, notify any other employers with whom you are in discussion about employment that you are no longer a candidate. Cancel any upcoming interviews by courteously explaining that you have accepted another job offer. For details and sample letters, see accepting an offer and withdrawing from the job search.
If you are registered on Hokies4Hire with Career Services, please notify us at career.services@vt.edu that you are employed. Give your name and student ID number in your e-mail.
If you have accepted a co-op or internship position, e-mail your co-op / internship advisor that you have accepted a co-op or internship position. Give the name of your employer and your intended start term.
If you are in a difficult or confusing situation that you are not sure how to handle, talk with a Career Services advisor.
 
Also see:
Acknowledging a job offer
Declining a job offer
Requesting extension of deadline to accept/decline offer
Accepting an offer and withdrawing from the job search
           
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