If you are a Career Switcher (I.E. you are wanting to transition from
one career field to another like from IT to Finance) the Professional
Development Center has tools to assist you. We recommend utilizing the
following resources to the Career Switcher inside the Williams College
of Business:
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your questions about “Career Switching”.
Corporate Connections Online
View and RSVP for all Professional Development events, workshops
and 1 on 1 career throughout the year. In addition, gain access to
the Williams College of MBA alumni directory which connects you to
more than 2000 MBA alumns nationwide.
Professional Development Workshops
Consider taking the new “How to Switch Careers for the Part-Time
MBA Student” workshop which will walk you through some of the
tactics to switch careers. The workshop is held throughout the year
at various locations. Remember to also investigate the other MBA workshops
(held M-R evenings and Saturday mornings): Resumes and Cover Letters,
Career Self Assessment, Networking for Life, Interviewing Excellence,
Salary Negotiation and Breakthrough Presentations.
Vault.com
Use the nationally recognized Vault.com career research library. Use
it to research industries, companies and positions, in today’s
top industries and companies.
1 on 1 Career Coaching
The Professional Development Center offers 1 on 1 career coaching
to MBA students. To schedule a 1 on 1 consultation simply log into
your Corporate Connections Online account and the click on “Attend
Workshops/Events” and scroll down to “Schedule a 1 on
1”
Professional Networking Events and Meet the Firm Nights
Throughout the year these events are designed to bring together MBA
students and company representatives enabling you to meet “the
right people” for a career switch. There are also bi-monthly
“Meet the Firm” nights which bring in company representatives
to meet with MBA students and answer questions about their industry
and company hiring guidelines/opportunities. To see a list and RSVP
for Professional Networking Events and Meet the Firm nights, simply
log into your Corporate Connections Online account and click on “Upcoming
Events”
MBA Job Board
Continuously updated! Be sure to check for new jobs posted by companies
looking to hire Xavier part-time and full-time MBA students. You can
also receive reminders for jobs which match your desired position
and post your resume for employers to view.
