SXU to Host Spring College-to-Career Expo

Saint Xavier University (SXU) will host the spring College-to-Career Expo on Tuesday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Shannon Athletic and Convocation Center.

The job fair is open to all SXU students, alumni and community members, who will have the opportunity to meet a variety of employers from government agencies, companies and nonprofit organizations. Students will learn about potential careers in industry sectors, network with employers, and submit resumes, either in person or online. This event is a great opportunity for students to practice their interviewing skills, learn about opportunities in their chosen field, and build confidence and poise as they take that next step into the work force.

Job seekers should come prepared by researching their field of interest to ask solid questions demonstrating their knowledge of their chosen company. Be sure to practice your impactful pitch to impress the prospective employers. A designated private interview room will be available on-site should interested employers find your experience and education reflective of their available positions. Be sure to bring multiple copies of your current resume and notepaper to write important reminders such as a possible interview date. Students currently attending SXU may visit the Center for SUCCESS for a resume review. Finally, don’t forget to ask for business cards and other essential information or brochures and follow up with a note or an email.

"Jennifer Franco, our new employer engagement and internship coordinator in the Center for SUCCESS, has been hard at work planning the spring College-to-Career Expo. This is a great opportunity for students, alumni and the community to engage with potential employers and learn about various internship and full-time employment opportunities. I am very excited to have a variety of industries represented from health care and education to accounting and logistics," said Deborah Beal, director of the Center for SUCCESS.

Attendees will also be able to participate in a panel discussion with sponsors. This year, a team of special guests from the Office of the City Clerk will be accepting applications (by appointment only) for the Chicago CityKey Program. This identification card has multiple benefits, as it can be used as a Ventra card, Chicago Public Library card, RX prescription discount card, and more.

To attend the College-to-Career Expo, register on Handshake. Please contact the Center for SUCCESS at centerforsuccessFREESXU for more information.

A working list of participating employers is available on Handshake. Some of the organizations include:

A.C.E.  Therapies

Accent Care

ACERO Schools

Advantage Surveillance

CINTAS Corporation

Griffith Foods

Central Clinical Labs

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly

Perma-Seal

Legacy Professionals LLP

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