InterviewStream provides you with the opportunity to practice
your interviewing skills before you're sitting in front of an
employer when it really counts. Using your computer's webcam,
this interview technology allows you to choose questions you'd
like to practice, record your responses, and email them for feedback
to the WCB career coach, or to your Executive Mentor or someone
else knowledgeable on interviews whom you've asked to give you
an honest assessment. If you don't have a webcam, WCB undergraduate
students can borrow one from the undergraduate office on the second
floor, Hailstones Hall.
Used by over 250 top business schools and leading corporations,
CareerLeader software provides a report on your unique profile
of interests, abilities and motivations. In addition CareerLeader
identifies a list of business-related careers that seem to fit
your interests and abilities. While no one can or should tell
you what to be or do, CareerLeader can get you started with some
suggested areas to explore in more detail.
Time Management
You may think you know how to manage your time, but we all can
use a tune-up every now and then. College presents time challenges
that you may not have yet faced. This workshop will give tips
on how to find time where you didn't know you had any.
Freshman Year Kick-off Speaker
Freshman year is about becoming inspired. This kick-off event
to the Business Profession Program will help to do just that!
Come hear about the nuts and bolts of the Program followed by
an energizing presentation that will get you thinking about how
you'll spend the next four years at Xavier!
Executive-in-Residence Interview
Consider yourself among the lucky ones with the privilege to
talk with a business executive about the college career that lies
ahead of you. Go in prepared with questions and you'll make the
most of this initial mentoring opportunity. Don't forget to dress
professionally - somewhere between business casual and business
dress is appropriate.
Email Etiquette/Forward your Xavier Email
Email has risen to the top of communication methods, but there
is a right and a wrong way to use it professionally. Stop by the
second floor of Hailstones Hall for more information, and to complete
this requirement of your Passport in freshman year.
This session will tell you what you need to know to plan to
gain experience and to be a successful participant in the mentor
program. Two keys to success after college are gaining experience
and developing a network. This session tells you how to get started
with both.
Resume Workshop
Learn how to write a professional business resume. It's a skill
that will help you stand out from the rest of the competition
for your entire work life.
eRecruiting is the online software that gives you access to
internships and jobs, and that allows you to upload a resume for
critique, to apply for jobs, and much more. You can pick up a
set of instructions on the 2nd floor of Hailstones Hall if you're
eager to get started before you attend the resume workshop.
Behavior-Based Interviewing Skills
Williams College of Business students are known for being well-prepared
for interviews. This workshop is one of the keys. Learn what employers
ask and why, and how best to prepare for your internship or job
interviews.
Networking Effectively
It may be cliché but it's true - sometimes it really
is about who you know. This workshop will tell you the ins and
outs of networking including how to develop a professional network
when you don't know anyone.
Effective Job Search Strategies
How do you find an internship or job? How can you find the openings
before they're advertised? What are the most effective strategies
that job seekers have used to find their positions? These questions
and more will be answered in this workshop. You'll walk away with
the know-how and the know-where to conduct a successful job search.
Evaluating a Job Offer
Before you're faced with a job offer that you're not sure is
a good one, this workshop will give you the tools necessary to
evaluate each offer with confidence. Learn about all that job
offers include - it's not just about the salary.
Business Ethics
Examine real world issues and discuss ethical situations you
may come across in the workplace. Hear from compliance officers
and others who deal with ethics on a regular basis. Consider how
you will respond when faced with ethical dilemmas on the job.
Fall and/or Spring Career Fair
Each career fair at Xavier brings dozens of organizations to
campus to talk with students about internship and job opportunities.
Be sure you've taken the time to prepare ahead so that you make
the most of the event. Tips on preparing for a career fair are
discussed at the Job Search Strategies workshop and are offered
in a handout.
Transition to Career Life
Once you have a job, how can you ensure you hold onto it and
that you're successful? This dynamic panel tells you what you
need to know about examining corporate culture, maximizing job
performance, becoming a strategic partner in your organization
and much more.
More on the Business Profession Program
Additional Optional Events will be offered throughout the
year that can enhance your professional presence, increase your
professional network and/or expand your cultural horizons.
View the program as an opportunity to participate
in events that go beyond the average college student, and you'll
be ready to hit the business world heads and shoulders above
the competition!
