Career Preparation

The planning specialists at Xavier’s Career Services Center help you through every stage of landing a job in your area of study. They utilize a targeted, four-year plan to prepare you for life after college.

First year

• Evaluate your strengths and develop short- and long-term goals.
• Meet with a career counselor and utilize Xavier’s computerized self-assessment system.
• Expand your information base about the working world through the Center’s resource library and web page links.

Second Year

• Learn more about various majors and how they relate to specific careers.
• Research careers through information interviews, job shadowing and Internet searches.
• Start to develop a resume.
• Declare a major.

Third Year

• Build career and leadership skills.
• Consider postgraduate options such as graduate and professional school.
• Attend career fairs and workshops.
• Build interviewing skills through mock interviews.
• Get involved in career-related internships and volunteer work.
• Learn about other cultures first-hand by studying abroad.

Senior Year

• Develop a plan of action for life after graduation.
• Finalize your resume to compete in today’s job market.
• Take necessary exams and apply to graduate and professional schools.
• Register for on-campus interviews and full-time employment opportunities through Xavier eRecruiting.

Click here to find out more about Xavier’s Career Service Center.