to the Next LevelTaking Success
Employers of recent SXU graduatesAdvocate Christ Medical CenterAERO Special Education Co-op
Applied Systems, Inc.Archdiocese of Chicago
Bank of AmericaBowen Engineering
ChaseChicago Police Department
Chicago Public SchoolsChildren’s Memorial Hospital
ComEdEnterprise Rent a CarFirst American BankHathaway Strategies
Illinois Mathematics and Science AcademyJP Morgan Chase Bank
Loyola University Medical CenterMarriott International
Marist High SchoolMcDonald’s Corporation
MRC Polymers Inc.Northwestern Memorial Hospital
PNC BankUniversity of Chicago Medical Center
Walgreens
Career ServicesDivision of Student Aff airs
(773) 298-3131www.sxu.edu
Keyword: Career Services
Career OutcomesPreparing for 21st Century Careers
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Approximately 86 percent of surveyed Saint Xavier University students who graduated
with a bachelor’s degree are employed professionally or attending graduate school.
By the Numbers
86%
Each year the Offi ce of Institutional Research in collaboration with the Offi ce of Career Services
surveys Saint Xavier graduates to assess their post-graduation activities. Approximately 400 completed
surveys were received from 2011-2012 graduating students for an overall response rate of 55 percent.
Employment Statistics by School
School of Nursing 97% of graduates are employed
or in graduate school 8% are also enrolled in graduate
school full time
School of Education 90% of graduates are employed
or in graduate school 13% are employed while attending
graduate school 100% of secondary education grads are
employed or in graduate school
Graham School of Management 85% of graduates are employed
or in graduate school 8% are employed professionally
while attending graduate school 58% of those with internship
experiences said these opportunities led to a job
College of Arts and Sciences 84% of graduates are employed
or in graduate school 49% of graduates are attending
graduate school 13% volunteer their time to
worthy causes 64% of students with internship
experiences said these opportunities led to a job
Career Services off ers career counseling, professional school advising, employment and internship opportunities, and career development resources. Our offi ce works with Saint Xavier students and alumni to clarify career aspirations, identify employment and educational opportunities, and off er counseling and support at every stage of career development.
We are a comprehensive career center with a fully trained staff dedicated to the success of all Saint Xavier students. We do not work in isolation – we work with faculty, academic advisors and other career professionals so as to maximize the success of our diverse student body.
Thirty-seven percent of graduates are continuing their education by attending graduate school.
What do we do?Four basic things:• We help students and alumni explore academic
majors, fi nd internships and jobs, launch careers, explore graduate and professional school options, and pursue their professional goals.
• We help employment recruiters, from big corporations to small agencies, discover, recruit and hire Saint Xavier students and alumni. We help with both internship hiring and entry-level career position hiring.
• We manage Cougar Jobs at www.cougarjobs.com, SXU’s 24/7 job board for students, alumni and employers.
• We help students and alumni fi ne-tune their résumés and cover letters and boost their interviewing and job searching skills.
In a sense, we are the bridge – helping students and alumni connect with their future opportunities and aiding graduate and professional schools in recruiting applicants.
Of the students graduating in 2011-2012 who took advantage of an internship experience, 69 percent said that the experience led to a job.
37%
69%
By the Numbers
By the Numbers:
Freshman Year: Adjust and Explore• Explore other majors and bond with other
students in chosen major.• Develop good study habits and time
management skills.• Learn about people, resources and services
on campus.• Self-assess to determine skills, interests, values,
strengths and challenges.• Join campus organizations, teams or clubs.• Meet with academic advisors to discuss the
plan for classes.• Stay connected to jobs, resources and career
programs and events through social media and Cougar Jobs.
Sophomore Year: Gather Resources and Sharpen Career Goals• Develop a résumé.• Visit with Career Services staff to discuss how
to relate your academic major to career paths.• Begin exploring and applying for internship,
volunteer and other pre-professional positions that will help you build experience and skill sets.
• Attend Career Services workshops focused on career exploration, internships, résumés and interviewing.
• Get involved on campus and position yourself for leadership positions.
• If you’re struggling in classes, ask for help.• Get to know your faculty members.
Junior Year: Build Experience and Refi ne Skills• Revise your résumé and start practicing interview
skills.• Establish a LinkedIn profi le and invite friends
and contacts.• Look for part-time internships for the academic
year or full-time experiences for next summer.
Career Services’ Plan for Success• Seek out leadership opportunities in campus
or community organizations.• Take advantage of the Job Search Skills Boot
Camp or Networking Workshop.• Attend the SXU Job Fairs to identify internships
and get a preview of full-time options.• If you’re considering graduate school, talk
to advisors, faculty and Career Services staff about applications and decision criteria.
Senior Year: Organize and Get Ready to Move Forward• Plan your job search early in your senior year.• Update your résumé (and send it to Career
Services for review) and make sure you are comfortable writing cover letters geared to specifi c positions.
• Conduct an inventory of your network – identify people you know who could be helpful to you.
• Attend the SXU Job Fairs and watch for local area job fairs of interest as well.
• Fine-tune communication and leadership skills developed through work experiences, volunteer opportunities, internships and active involvement in organizations.
• Several months before graduation, begin applying to positions of interest.
Summers• Summer is a perfect time to pursue internships
and pre-professional experiences.• Begin working with Career Services staff and
networking with faculty and fellow students as early as winter break of your second year to explore summer opportunities.
• Each year, fi nd experiences that progressively strengthen your skill base and help get you closer to identifying areas of career interest.
Internships are the new entry-level job
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