Policies
Ilitch School Career Services has policies to help keep our office running smoothly while providing the best service to students and employers. From student appointments to employers career fairs, you can review our list of office policies below.
Office Policies
Student Policies
Student Appointment No-Show Policy
Students who schedule appointments with Ilitch School Career Services and are unable to attend should notify the CPP office 24 hours prior to their appointments. Students who do not show up for their appointments and have not notified our office will be marked as no-shows. Students who no-show for two scheduled appointments within one academic year will experience a 30-day suspension of their Handshake account. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Ilitch School Career Services Director.
On-Campus Interview (OCI) No-Show Policy
Students are required to notify an Ilitch School Career Services staff member if they decide to decline an on-campus interview offer. If a student does not show up for a scheduled on-campus interview and makes no attempt to contact Ilitch School Career Services staff or the employer, the student's Handshake account will be suspended. To have his or her account reactivated, students must speak with an Ilitch School Career Services staff member and write an apology letter to the employer.
Please Note: The On-Campus Interview No-Show Policy also applies to the employer-hosted mock interviews planned and coordinated through Ilitch School Career Services.
Career Fair Dress Code Policy
Professional dress is required at the Fall and Winter Business Career Fairs and other professional networking events. T-shirts, jeans, sweatpants, sweatshirts, and tennis shoes are not considered professional business attire. Failure to arrive in professional attire will result in non-admittance to the event. No exceptions will be made. Ilitch School Career Services staff are able to make judgement calls regarding what is and is not considered professional business attire.
If you are concerned about what is considered professional business attire, please call Ilitch School Career Services at (313) 577-4781 or email our office at ilitchcareers@wayne.edu. Ilitch School Career Services provides a professional Dress Closet where students can rent professional attire as needed. See 'Dress Closet Policies' below for more information.
Handshake Student Policies
Ilitch School Career Services reserves the right to suspend student accounts if foul behavior has been noted with employers or fellow students. If your account is suspended for any reason, Ilitch School Career Services will communicate with you regarding your options for reactivation.
Students who have not taken classes at Wayne State in three consecutive semesters and have not obtained a degree will have their Handshake accounts deactivated. Students currently taking classes or completing a degree will always retain access to their Handshake account.
Employer Policies
Career Fair Policies
Mike Ilitch School of Business career fairs are invitation-only events due to space limitations. This includes all of the following events: Fall Business Career Fair, Winter Business Career Fair, Meet the Accounting Firms Career Fair (Fall), and Accounting Summer Program Career Night (Winter).
If all of our invitations have been extended, interested employers will be placed on a wait list. Invitations may be extended to employers on the waitlist if additional space becomes available prior to the career fair.
Please Note: Employers who are interested in recruiting Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business students but who do not receive a career fair invitation can still actively recruit by holding meet-and-greets, company presentations, or by posting job opportunities on Handshake (wayne.joinhandshake.com). Please see our website to learn more about additional recruiting opportunities.
Career Fair Payments
Career fair payments are due two business days before the event's date. This applies to the Fall Business Career Fair, Winter Business Career Fair, Meet the Accounting Firms Career Fair (Fall), and Accounting Summer Program Career Night (Winter).
Late payments will be subject to a $50 late fee. Check and credit card payments will be deemed late if not collected two business days before the event. Once their payment is processed, updated invoices will be sent to employers.
Participants and registrants will receive invoices via email from Handshake. Please make sure Handshake emails are set to appear in your inbox.
Payments are processed by Credit Card: Credit Card Payments are processed through the link on your Handshake event invoice using our Cashnet system.
Please request permission from Ilitch School Career Services to make career fair payments by check: ilitchcareers@wayne.edu. Ilitch School Career Services is not responsible for checks not received. Checks are made out to "Wayne State University Ilitch School Career Services." Submit your check to the following address:
Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business
Ilitch School Career Services
2771 Woodward Ave, Suite 299
Detroit, MI 48201
Career Fair Cancellations
Employers who are registered for a career fair and would like to cancel their registration must call Ilitch School Career Services at 313-577-4781. Refunds for career payments will only be made if the cancellation notice is given at least 48 hours prior to the start of the event. Employers who cancel after this time may not receive a refund for their career fair payment and will still be liable for the invoiced amount if no payment has been received.
Career Fair Employer No-Shows
Refunds will not be issued to companies who registered for an Ilitch School Career Services fair but did not attend. If your company does not show up for an event, you must still pay the original invoice amount.
Career Fair Non-Payment
Employers who attend an Ilitch School Business Career Fair Event and do not pay the invoiced amount will be liable to pay the amount in full before registering for future events. Non-payment may impact future career fair invitations.
Please Note: With all Mike Ilitch School of Business career fairs policies, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Handshake Employer Policies
Ilitch School Career Services staff reserve the right to approve or decline employer accounts in Handshake to provide the best possible opportunities for our students. We also reserve the right to approve or decline individual job postings. Please review our Employer Recruiting webpage for details. If you have questions or concerns regarding your Handshake account, please contact Ilitch School Career Services by phone at (313) 577-4781 or email at ilitchcareers@wayne.edu.
Please call 313-577-4781 or email ilitchcareers@wayne.edu with any questions or inquiries.
