Career Development

Events

Career Development presents a number of events throughout the academic year to aid students in their professional development and to provide opportunities to connect with employers for internships and full-time jobs. Please see the Student Success Center event calendar for all scheduled events.

CAREER FAIRS

Fall Career Fair:  Jobs and Internships
Students and alumni of all majors are invited to connect with 100+ employers for internships and full-time, degree-required opportunities. Sponsored by Xavier University Career Development. 

Part-Time Jobs Fairs
Connect with employers recruiting for part-time, seasonal, or temporary positions. Sponsored by Xavier University Career Development. 

Post-Graduate Volunteer Fair
Students and alumni of all majors are invited to attend to learn about post-graduate year-of-service opportunities. Sponsored by Xavier University Career Development and the Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice. 

BIG EAST Virtual Graduate School Fair
Meet with graduate school representatives beyond the Greater Cincinnati area online. Open to students and alumni of all majors. Sponsored by the BIG EAST Career Consortium. 

Spring Career Fair: Jobs and Internships
Students and alumni of all majors are invited to connect with 100+ employers for internships and full-time, degree-required opportunities. Sponsored by Xavier University Career Development. 

Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky Education Career Fair
Students and alumni of all majors seeking full-time positions within a school setting are encouraged to attend. Morning session is devoted to networking with scheduled interviews in the afternoon. Sponsored by 7 local colleges and universities including Xavier.

Just-In-Time Career Fair: Jobs and Internships
Students and alumni of all majors are invited to connect with 100+ employers for internships and full-time, degree-required opportunities. Sponsored by Xavier University Career Development.

NETWORKING EVENTS

Meet the Firms
Network with organizations sharing degree-required accounting-related job and internship positions. A collaborative event presented by the Xavier University Accounting Department and Career Development.

Diversity Reception
Networking event connecting students and alumni with employers who embrace and support diversity. 

Professional Networking and Etiquette Dinner
Learn about the importance of first impressions, techniques for building your professional network, and how to dine in a professional setting. Includes a formal four-course etiquette dinner and opportunities to connect with employer sponsor representatives. 

BIG EAST Sports & Entertainment Networking Event
The BIG EAST Sports & Entertainment Networking Event will take place in Madison Square Garden on Thursday, March 12, 2020, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (check-in begins promptly at 6:15pm). This event will bring BIG EAST students from all 10 schools together with industry professionals for an evening of networking and basketball.

Sports Marketing Summit
The Sports Marketing Summit will take place at St. John's University Manhattan Campus (101 Astor Place, New York, NY) on Friday, March 13, 2020, 9:00am - 2:00pm (check-in begins at 8:00am, event begins promptly at 9:00am). The Summit will offer a day of learning and networking designed to bring students from all BIG EAST schools together with leaders in the sports industry to discuss trends and careers in Sports Marketing.