Each semester Career Services offers numerous programs and other events to help students explore and
experience career options. Below is a brief description of Career Services’ major programs. See Events
for a schedule of this semester’s programming. First-Year 411
Start your college experience off
on the right foot: Drop in to Career Services for free pizza, meet the staff and check out our facilities and resources. Wednesday Wisdom
Evening drop-in hours to tackle all your internship-related questions. Special topics each time will be announced via email. Caffeine and Careers
Don't want to trek to McCook-Crain? Then Career
Services will come to you! Bring your questions, have your resume critiqued and learn about job searching, internships, etc. Free drinks!
Senior Surge
Fun and upbeat!
Prizes galore! Get ready to make the leap to the world of work. Network with employers, hear what they look for when hiring and get advice about writing your resume. Learn about using NACElink, the web-based
resume referral service, for on-campus interviews and get the scoop on upcoming programs. Resumania
Think your resume has what it takes to get you an interview? Make sure! Schedule a resume critique with an employer who regularly screens
resumes to hire candidates. Don’t even have a resume? Not to worry - Career Services will type and format your resume for you. Limited to first 25 to return resume worksheet and schedule a critique
time. Mock Interviews
Practice your interviewing skills during this video-taped
mock interview and get helpful feedback from a career advisor during a short critique.
Internship Connections Fair
Internship Development
brings internship contacts directly to you! Come speak with recruiters from a wide variety of corporations and non-profit agencies about their internship programs.
Professional Practice Interview Day (PPID)
Practice your interviewing skills with real employers or medical school recruiters during this video-recorded mock interview and get helpful feedback during a short critique. Appointments last 40 minutes total.
For the most complete experience, wear professional attire and bring a resume. Professional School Application Process Information Sessions
Interested in law or medicine? Attend this tailored
presentation about applying to professional schools, including the overall application process and the latest on entrance exams.
Applying to Health Professional Programs
Get
tailored information about applying to graduate programs in health-related professions, including optometry, dentistry, podiatry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and physical / occupational therapy. Getting into Graduate School
Hear about why/why not to go to grad school, how to
select a school, when to apply, preparing for entrance exams and getting recommendation letters from panelists such as SU faculty, test preparation companies and graduate admission counselors. Experience Externships
Don't have a lot of time to test out careers? Get
an in-person view of a select organization/company in just one day! Tour facilities, meet new hires and get advice for jobs and internships. Hosting organizations vary per semester.
Etiquette Dinner
Enjoy a four-course meal while learning the ins and outs of business dining and social mingling etiquette from Diane Gottsman, The Protocol School of
Texas, trained at the Washington School of Protocol. Business attire and reservation required. For an online course in etiquette click here.
Making a Living...Making a Difference
Interested in social justice and non-profit organizations? Representatives from organizations such as Americorps, the Peace Corps, Texas Alliance for Human Needs and Goodwill Industries answer your questions and
describe their organizations. (Participating organizations vary each year.)
Careers in...Accounting
Accounting firms from across the state answer your questions, describe a day in
the life of an accountant and help you get started planning your accounting career.
Resume Drive
Got a resume? Submit it to Career
Services, register with MonsterTRAK and enter drawing to win prizes! Need a resume? Career Services will write it for you (first 25 respondents). Career Connections BBQ
Network with SU Alumni who are ready to give career-related advice over a catered BBQ lunch. Conduct brief informational interviews with Alums to
ask questions about career paths and occupations. Careers in...Series
Each semester we feature different
groups of alumni and other employers discussing their career paths and giving advice for students interested in various fields. Example fields have included: Advertising, accounting, law, sports, humanities,
technology, science and more. Southwestern Stars Internship Dinner
Listen to current SU students about their
internship experience. Student speakers will provide valuable information on various aspects of the internship process. Business attire is required. Extreme Makeover: You Edition
Do you know what it takes to dress to impress for interviews and on the job? Find out at this career fashion show featuring your
fellow students as models!
Back to the Future: Alumni Perspectives on Internships
Considering whether internships are worth your time and effort when it comes to career decisions? Hear from recent alumni and former SU interns
about how their internship experiences helped to launch their careers. |
