What kind of job offer did I get?

There are all types of offers, below are types you might encounter while in the program and during your career:

Internship—an offer presented to job candidates, often students, who are interested in gaining work experience in specific industries. These are most often completed during the summer months.

Full-time—also known as full-time employment (FTE) or permanent fixed-term offer, the position requires that the employee works a minimum number of hours (32-40 hours/weekly) defined as such by their employer. Full-time employment often comes with benefits that are not typically offered to part-time or temporary employees. These positions can be both hourly and salaried.

Conditional—the offer includes conditions that must be met before you will be able to secure the position. These conditions could be related to reference checks, background check, certification, or licensure, and/or proof of eligibility to work in a particular country. These conditions are typically tied to a specific period.

Unconditional—there are no conditions tied to your employment offer and no probationary period exists.

Contract—the offer outlines that the employee is paid through the company payroll and eligible for benefits such as sick leave and medical leave. These contracts are often for a specific number of months or years.

Temporary—the offer outlines that the employee is paid hourly through a recruiter or recruiting firm and is not eligible for any company sick pay or benefits. These opportunities can be short-term (days, weeks, months) and often are terminated with little to no notice.

Verbal—an informal employment offer that occurs when hiring managers tell candidates in person or over the phone that they wish to hire them for a specific job position.

Written—an offer presented as a formal document sent to candidates selected for employment. It is imperative to have a written confirmation of an offer so that both the employee and the employer are clear on the conditions of the job.