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Overview

Williams College of Business (WCB) students, equipped with Xavier's liberal arts program accompanying their strong business education, are well-prepared to meet career goals and improve society, consistent with the Jesuit tradition. Turning an undergraduate education into gainful employment and the start of a successful career path requires attention to much more than just class assignments. Career development is a four-year process that requires initiative and motivation in activities, work experience and leadership roles outside of the classroom in addition to demonstrated academic success.

The Williams College of Business provides students with a four-year plan guaranteed to position students to define and meet their career goals, if they take full advantage of what the College and Xavier have to offer. Through innovative programs including the Executive Mentor Program and the Business Profession Program, the Williams College of Business strives to help students to make informed decisions on career options, develop skills to take them through a lifetime of job and career changes, and complement their education with professional savvy to ensure they are stand-out job candidates and employees. The Williams College of Business provides students who have initiative and self-motivation with the inspiration to succeed through connections to top business leaders.

 

 

4-Year Timeline

Freshman Year -
EXPLORE and BE INSPIRED

* Use effective time management for academic success
* Assess skills, interests and values
Take a variety of courses
* Complete CareerLeader interest inventory
Meet with Executive-in-Residence
Talk to professors/friends
Join clubs/activities of interest
Learn about business ethics/diversity
* Attend freshman year speaker

Sophomore Year -
DEVELOP SKILLS AND FOCUS


* Learn about Executive Mentor and Coop Programs
* Develop personal bio for Executive Mentor
* Meet with Executive Mentor
* Draft resume
* Use eRecruiting
Start a portfolio
Plan for career-related summer experience
* Learn networking strategies
Become a leader
Select a major
Learn about career options for your major
* Learn behavior-based interviewing skills
Plan ahead for study abroad, co-op/internship, etc.

Junior Year -
GAIN EXPERIENCE

Intern/ Co-op
Study Abroad
Create networking cards
Network, network, network
Complete a mock interview
Update resume and portfolio
Set realistic career goals
* Attend the fall and/or spring career fair
* Learn effective job search strategies
*Consider business ethics/diversity
Prepare for Senior Year placement activities or for graduate school applications if that is your destination
* Learn about evaluating job offers

Senior Year - CONNECT

Participate in eRecruiting Resume Book and On-Campus Interviews (starting early fall semester)
Prepare professional portfolio
Network, network, network
Brush up on interviewing skills
Implement your job search strategy
Seek help as needed
* Prepare to transition to career life
Learn about financial planning
* Turn in senior survey
* Celebrate your excellent preparation for the future!
* corresponds to required Business Profession Program/WCB activity during this year

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