Individual Advisement
A University Career Services advisor can meet with you
one-on-one to help you develop a job search strategy, review and
revise your resume and cover letter, perform a mock interview, talk
about various networking and salary negotiation strategies
and more. This all depends on your individual
needs.
Self-Assessment
Advisors can assist you in exploring your skills,
interests and values via computerized career guidance tools
including the Myers Briggs Type Indictor, Strong Interest Inventory
and more. When considering your career options, it's
essential to recognize what you are good at, what you like to do
and what you consider important in your life. Everyone is
unique, and employers will expect you to know yourself and what you
have to offer their organization.
Resources
The University Career Services and the St. John's
University library have several books, magazines, company
directories, videos and useful handouts for you to begin exploring
career opportunities within your industry of interest. In
addition, our website has full-time job and internship listings
along with several links specifically tailored for your industry of
interest at MBA/MS
Resources.
Connect with Alumni
The University Career Services and the Office of Alumni
Relations have developed an alumni mentor network titled COACH
(Count on Alumni for Career Help). This is a database of St.
John's alums who have volunteered their time to current
students. This could include an email, phone call or
informational interview with a St. John's alum who is currently
working in your area of interest. Click here for information on networking
events sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations.
MBA/MS Events
The University Career Services plans a host of events
specifically designed for Graduate Business Students and
Alumni. Whether you are beginning your career or are a
seasoned professional, these activities will enhance your own
career planning strategies and serve as an excellent opportunity to
network. For more information on these events, go to
MBA/MS Workshops & Events.
Employer Programs
The University Career Services sponsors two annual career
fairs, virtual fairs and employer panels. In addition, the
University Career Services' On-Campus Recruiting is held from
September to May every academic year and offers students the
opportunity of interviewing, prior to graduation, on and off campus
for full-time career positions with employers looking to hire SJU
graduates. Representatives from many organizations come from
a variety of fields such as business, non-profit organizations,
government agencies and more. Several companies also hold
employer presentations throughout the academic year-on-campus
informational sessions where company representatives talk about
their organization and existing opportunities within that
company. For more information, please view Employment
Programs.