News from Careers Services
Women in the Workplace Summit
Career Services is hosting an event–Women’s Issues in the Workplace Summit–on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The summit begins with WKRC-TV evening news anchor Cammy Dierking, as keynote speaker, who will discuss the power of a positive attitude in a tough a tough economy. Following the keynote, concurrent sessions will include the following topics:- Making the Most of your Mentoring Relationship
- Achieving Work/Life Balance
- Negotiating a Job Offer: For Women - It's More than Just Negotiating Salary
- Being a Woman for Others
- Making your Contacts Count: The Importance of Networking to Women in the Workplace
The summit concludes with a professional etiquette luncheon presented by Mary Starvaggi of the Etiquette Advantage. The event is free for Xavier students, alumni and mentors. Encourage your student to register online by Wednesday, Dec. 2 at www.xavier.edu/womens-summit.
Summer Internships
November is a good time to talk with your student about their internship or job search, as it can take as many as three to six months to secure an opportunity. Many students are eligible to take part in an internship and most don’t have to wait until their junior or senior year to do one. The Career Services Center just concluded Internship Week, which featured nationally known speaker Lauren Berger, who has been dubbed the "Intern Queen," and included an expert panel and workshop on job and internship search tips. Encourage your student to visit one of the following offices for assistance with their internship search:
- Career Services Center, Gallagher Student Center 310, for students in the College of Arts & Sciences or the College of Social Sciences, Health, and Education
- Williams College of Business, Undergraduate Programs Office, Second Floor, Hailstones Hall, for students in business-related programs
Mentors Needed
- Doctors (four needed)
- Education (early childhood)
- Music/Entrepreneurship
- International refugee work
- Physical Therapist
- Lawyer (two needed)
- Broadcasting
- Mammology
- Middle East/Government work
- Orthopedic Pediatrics
- Athletic Trainer