SXU College-to-Career Expo
The purpose of the College-to-Career Expo is to connect quality candidates with employers and organizations recruiting for pre-professional, professional, and educational experiences including internships, volunteer experiences, graduate and professional school opportunities as well as part-time and full-time jobs.
College-to-Career Expo (Spring 2025)
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Saint Xavier University, Shannon Center
Employer Registration
What is the College-to-Career Expo?
The College-to-Career Expo is part of the Advising and Career Success Day. In Lieu of classes, students will be participating in an array of career-related activities such as informational interviews with employers, discussions around online presence and resume workshops. Participants will include students, alumni, and local community members networking and seeking part-time and full-time internships, employment, or volunteer opportunities.
What it means to be "First Year Friendly"
At Saint Xavier University, we begin working with students on career readiness in their very first semesters, preparing them for informational interviews, networking sessions, career exploration and more. Any employers who come prepared to discuss options, internships, career path and more with these students can display a table tent indicating that they are "First Year Friendly." It's a wonderful way to develop a pipeline of future employees while impacting the lives of students at the beginning of their college journey, potentially affecting the direction they choose to follow in their time at SXU!
Registration information for the College-to-Career Expo including pricing can be found by through our career management system, Handshake. Organizations without an account will be prompted to create one. Employers can use this account to manage their event registration and pay event invoices, connect with SXU students, post positions, and advertise recruiting events.
The deadline for registration has been extended to Friday, February 14 at 5 p.m.
Student Tips for Attending
SXU's College-to-Career Expos are a convenient way to network with a number of employers at one time. These events allow you to establish connections with recruiters in ways that your resume might not. Here are a few helpful tips to make the most of our Expos:
- Research companies of interest prior to attending the event
- Dress professionally to make a great first impression
- Bring multiple copies of your resume or business card to hand out
- Bring a padfolio to take notes and store documents and collected business cards
- Send follow-up correspondence to employers, e.g. thank you, after the expo and connect with individuals on LinkedIn
- Be open minded and visit unfamiliar organizations or employers typically outside your industry
- Have some questions prepared to ask employers of interest (do not ask about salary or benefits)
- Prepare an elevator speech and exude confidence and enthusiasm when introducing yourself to an employer
For more information about preparing for the College-to-Career Expo such as perfecting your elevator speech, please review the Academic and Career Resource Guide. You may also schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor via Navigate.
Sponsors
Participants
Accounting, Banking, Insurance and Finance |
American Family Insurance Friedman + Huey Associates LLP John Kasperek Co., Inc. Marquette Bank Mercer Northwestern Mutual PWC Warrior Insurance Network |
Biotech and Life Sciences |
Merieux NutriSciences Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago |
Healthcare |
ABA Midwest By Your Side - Autism Therapy Services Elite Care Management, Inc. Franciscan Health Good Shepherd Center Happyian, LLC - ABA Support Northwestern Medicine OSF Healthcare Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc. Silver Cross Hospital Trestle Therapy Group - Pediatric Clinic Whoo's Caring - Senior Assistance |
Higher Education |
Illinois Student Assistance Commission Moraine Valley Community College Saint Xavier University - Office of Graduate Admission Saint Xavier University - Office of Human Resources Saint Xavier University - Office of Inclusive Excellence University of Illinois - Springfield University of Saint Francis |
K-12 Education |
Big Shoulders Fund |
Legal and Law Enforcement |
Chicago Police Department Cook County Sheriff's Office DuPage County Sheriff's Office Illinois Department of Corrections Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Illinois State Police (Recruitment) |
Non-Profit and Government |
Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago Youth Centers City of Chicago City of Chicago - Department of Aviation COOP Careers Family Guidance Centers, Inc Girls in the Game Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Tollway L'Arche Chicago Marine Corps Officer Programs Maryville Metropolitan Family Services Museum of Science and Industry MYSI Corporation Oak Lawn Park District Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc |
Corporate, Retail and Misc. For Profit Sector |
Blue Plate Catering Burke Beverage Inc. East Bank Club Enterprise Mobility Fastenal Company Southwestern Advantage |