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Career Programs in January and February

The Career Services Center has a variety of programs and events taking place early in the semester. Please encourage your student to take part in one or more of the following:


Career Prep Week: Jan. 25-28

Event: Last-Minute Internship Search Tips
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 26 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Career Services Center, Gallagher Student Center, Room 310

Has your student put off their internship search until the last minute? If so, encourage him or her to get started by attending the Career Services Center's program on last-minute internship tips. It?s designed for students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Social Sciences, Health, and Education.

Event: Developing a STAND OUT Résumé
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 27 Time: 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Gallagher's Clock Tower Lounge

The Spring Career Fair is right around the corner-is your résumé ready? This workshop offers tips for developing a résumé that catches an employer's attention by featuring skills and experience in a format that is easy to review while highlighting the qualities that make you a great job or internship candidate. Whether you are starting a résumé from scratch or fine-tuning one for the Career Fair, this workshop will help create a résumé that stands out.

Event: Interviewing Workshop: Communicating with Confidence
Date: Thursday, Jan. 28 Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Gallagher Student Center, Conference Room 330

With such a competitive job market, candidates need to be able to sell their skills and experiences anytime, anywhere. This workshop will help participants anticipate questions and prepare solid answers in every phase of a job search. RSVP via eRecruiting at http://xavier.experience.com. Scroll to the "Calendar" section on the left-hand side of the page, click on "Career Workshop/Event," select and sign up.


Uncensored

Event: "Uncensored," a professional development series for minorities
Date: Application deadline, Thursday, Jan. 28
Contact: Tekeia Howard at 513-745-1029 or howardt@xavier.edu

"Uncensored," a six-week professional development series for minorities, is designed to teach sophomores, juniors and seniors valuable workplace and networking skills. It?s not too late to apply. For more information, visit the "Uncensored" web site.


Employer Critiques

Employers from a variety of industries will be available to review student résumés and give expert advice. To participate, students should upload a current résumé and reserve a session online via Xavier's eRecruiting system at http://xavier.experience.com.

Contact Career Services for additional information or assistance: 513-745-3141. Business casual dress is required, professional attire is recommended.

Event: Resume Critiques
Dates: Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 1 and 2 Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (30-minute sessions per student)
Location: Career Services Center, Gallagher Student Center, Room 310

Event: Practice Interviews
Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 10 and 11 Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (40-minute session per student)
Location: Career Services Center, Gallagher Student Center, Room 310



Professional Etiquette Dinner and Style Show

Event: Professional Etiquette Dinner and Style Show
Date: Monday, Feb. 8
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Cintas Center

The Professional Etiquette Dinner, sponsored by Xavier Dining, Total Quality Logistics, and Macy's, will help students learn how to dine in a professional setting during a formal four-course meal presented by Mary Starvaggi of The Etiquette Advantage. The event concludes with a style show sponsored by Macy's. Participants will learn the differences among business casual, professional, and interview attire as modeled by Xavier students. Tickets cost $10 (cash or check) and are available at the Career Services Center, Gallagher Student Center, Room 310.

This program is wonderful preparation for the upcoming Spring Career Fair, interviewing for internships and full time jobs, as well as transitioning from student to professional.



Career Fair Prep and Networking Workshop

Event: Spring Career Fair Prep and Networking Workshop
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 16 Time: 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Location: Gallagher Student Center, Room 214

  • A variety of employers will be on hand to share tips for career fair success and assist students with networking basics. Topics to be covered include:
  • Appropriate attire/grooming
  • Importance of researching companies before the fair
  • Preparing a list of relevant questions to ask employers
  • Updating a résumé
  • How to sell yourself to employers at a career fair/ how to practice your "pitch"
  • How to approach a company/tips for how to begin talking with an employer at the career fair table and during networking opportunities
  • How to network with food (logistics of holding a plate with food, eating, and talking with employers at a networking event)



Career Fair and Diversity Reception

Event: Spring Career Fair and Diversity Reception
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 23
Time: 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Diversity Reception
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Career Fair
Location: Cintas Center

The Spring Career Fair offers students from all majors the opportunity to meet with employers representing various non-profit, government, health care and business organizations. All students seeking full-time employment, internship or co-op experience, and/or summer job opportunities are invited to attend.

To view a list of participating employers, visit: http://xavier.experience.com/stu/cf_details?fhnd=4263. The list of registered employers is updated regularly. Check back often.

A diversity reception also will be held from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. This is a great networking opportunity for minority students to connect with others from diverse backgrounds and companies who embrace and support diversity.

Students should dress professionally and be prepared to speak with employers regarding job opportunities and career options. 



Contact Information
Arts & Sciences and Social Sciences students, contact the Career Services Center at 513-745-3141 or csc@xavier.edu.
Business students, contact the Williams College of Business at 513-745-4265 or grossmanl@xavier.edu.