Career Development
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.
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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 |
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| Sophomore Year -
DEVELOP SKILLS AND FOCUS
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| * 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. |
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Junior Year -
GAIN EXPERIENCE
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| 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 |
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Senior Year - CONNECT
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| 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! |
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| * corresponds to required Business Profession Program/WCB
activity during this year |
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