Career Development Center
The Career Development Center supports students in their search for meaningful career paths through self-assessment and career planning, internship resources, alumni networking opportunities, and job-search-skills training. Programming is focused on helping students prepare for the world of work through personal career counseling and assessment, hands-on workshops, career information panels, and opportunities for students to connect with potential employers and graduate school options.
The Career Development Center integrates career development best practices into the services, workshops and appointments provided to help Saint Xavier University students achieve career readiness across competencies including career development, self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology.
Schedule an appointment for career advising through Navigate! If you have questions, please email careerdevelopmentFREESXU.
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Champ's Career Closet
Champ's Career Closet is a free resource of new and gently-used professional and business-casual clothing, shoes and accessories for SXU students that are preparing for an interview, internship or starting a new career. We carry all sizes .. come shop, try on and create your professional look.
The career closet is located in Room G-306 in the Warde Academic Center, and is open by appointment only on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, from noon to 1 p.m., and Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon.
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Questions? Contact the Career Development Center at careerdevelopmentFREESXU.
Services for Seniors and Recent Graduates
The Career Development Center is here to help with your Career Development needs. Please schedule an appointment with us to talk about:
- Resume/Cover Letter Assistance
- Networking
- Job Search
- Mock Interview
- Graduate School
Handshake
Handshake is the career management system used by Saint Xavier University to connect students with career events, jobs, internships, and employment resources. Students can also use Handshake to network with other students across the United States.
Access our virtual resources by logging into Handshake.
Disclaimer: Although we attempt to screen all employers and positions, the Career Development Center and Saint Xavier University assume no liability for the accuracy of information shared through automated feeds and Handshake. The views and opinions shared by employers through Handshake do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Career Development Center and Saint Xavier University. If you are unsure about a position or employer, please contact careerdevelopmentFREESXU.
Navigate is a coordinated care network used by faculty, staff and students to improve the student experience which leads to increased retention and graduation rates. Scheduling is for current students only. If alumni would like to schedule an appointment, please reach out to the Career Development Center at careerdevelopmentFREESXU.
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Recruiting at Saint Xavier University
Visit our Employment Outcomes page for more information on where our graduates go after graduation!
If you are an employer interested in recruiting students and alumni, please visit our recruiting page for more information. For additional assistance, please contact the Career Development Center at careerdevelopmentFREESXU.