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If you’re in the area, stop by the Career Services´ Resource Center, which has a large collection of print publications for students and alumni to help explore career fields and conduct a job search. There
are even several useful workshops recorded on video available to watch at Career Services.How are your etiquette skills? Need a refresher? Take our online etiquette course and brush up on your social manners.The Internet is a great research tool for exploring careers and conducting a job search, but there is so
much information it can be overwhelming. See our
Internet Links
section for a list of topics for which we have found and organized links to make your search a little easier. Self-Assessment
Career Services has several assesment tools available for alumni to use to
identify interests, skills and personality traits. To get the results of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator personality assessment and the Strong Interest Inventory, you must contact Career Services for the
password and schedule an appointment (phone or in-person) to get the results. To learn more, visit our Self-Assessment page.Campus Recruiting
Alumni are eligible to attend information sessions of companies recruiting at Southwestern and, if space permits, participate in interviews (provided they are preselected to interview by the employer). For
details on recruiting events, see our Calendar.PirateLink
Develop a professional resume to store on a web-based job search and resume referral site. You must be registered
with PirateLink and have an updated, targeted resume in the system to be eligible for on-campus recruiting opportunities targeted at alumni. Contact Career Services for the password and register today with
PirateLink. Want to get involved and give back? Career Services offers numerous opportunities for SU alumni to get involved with current students. Alumni from all academic backgrounds in a
variety of occupations can help current students explore majors and career fields, give advice about choosing and preparing for careers and act as networking contacts. These contacts can be continued after students
graduate and join the ranks of successful SU alums to mutually serve both individuals in their future endeavors.
Programs
Throughout the year, Career Services presents an array of
educational programs and events
to help prepare students for the future. Events that typically provide opportunities for Alumni to serve as presenters, panelists or mentors include: Professional Practice Interview Day: A
half-day program at least once a year in which employers conduct 20-minute, videotaped mock interviews with students and then provide 20-minute critiques to improve interview skills. Each employer interviews five
students. Career Connections BBQ: A lunchtime
program in the Spring co-sponsored by Alumni Relations in which students enjoy barbecue with Alumni and then have 30-minute informational interview sessions with an Alum in an occupational area of interest. Careers in...: A series of one-hour programs featuring alumni describing their career experiences in various industries (e.g. accounting, gaming, humanities, law, etc.). Topics rotate each
semester. Senior Surge: A one-hour program in September to prepare seniors for the year, in which employers (can be Alumni) discuss resume development, interviewing skills, and job search
strategies. Alumni Networking Contact
"What's your major?" Remember that all-important question? Well, how much did your major really contribute to where you are today?
Career Services needs assistance from SU alumni to help current students explore a variety of majors
and career fields. Serve as a point of contact for your major and/or current occupation, whether you took a direct or indirect route from one to the other. Topics students may want to ask alumni contacts about
include how they chose their career, advice for preparing for careers, resume preparation, realistic idea of entry-level salary, suggestions for professional organizations to join, suggestions for courses to take,
daily activities of your job, whether you recommend grad school for your job, etc. The mentorship you provide can help shape the career path of a fellow alum or soon-to-be SU graduate. They will most
certainly value your real-world experience and be appreciative of any advice you are able to provide. Internships, Externships and On-Campus Recruiting
SU alumni can be great contacts for
current students and other Alumni interested in gaining practical experience or even full-time employment in the workplace. If you and your organization would like to consider sponsoring an SU intern, please click here for more information. If you would like more information about recruiting and hiring SU grads, please click here. To learn about our Externship program, where individuals or small groups of SU students visit employer worksites for part of a day, please click here. Ready to Contact Us? We are excited to hear
from you, even if you just want more information! Register with the Alumni/Parent Career Mentor Network
to indicate your interest in helping with any of the above-listed projects. Please list your interest in a helping with a particular workshop in the “Comments” section. For questions, Career Services
staff can be reached via email at career.services@southwestern.edu
or by phone at (512) 863-1346. |