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The Association of Southwestern University Alumni

Career Services for Alumni


Southwestern University's award-winning Career Services Office offers services to alumni as well as students in need of job search and career management assistance. Resume reviews, job search strategy advice, graduate school planning and even networking and recruiting opportunities are available.

Alumni can find a wealth of information on the Career Services Web site.


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Available Resources

1. Appointments: Career Services staff are available for at least
    one 30-minute appointment for assistance with resume
    development, self-assessment, career exploration, the job
    search process and graduate school applications. Phone
    consultations are also possible for out-of-town alumni.              
 SU Connections, Spring 2008.



2. Resources: Visit the Career Services Resource Center while on campus or view a listing of online 
    resources.
      
3. Self-Assessment: To learn more, visit the Career Services Self-Assessment page online.
      
4. Campus Recruiting: Alumni are eligible to attend information sessions of companies recruiting
    at Southwestern and, if space permits, participate in interviews (provided they are preselected to interview
    by the employer). For details on recruiting events, see the Career Services Calendar.
                                  
5. Pirate Link: Develop a professional resume to store on a web-based job search and resume referral site.
    You must be registered with PirateLink and have an updated, targeted resume in the system to be eligible
    for on-campus recruiting opportunities aimed at alumni. Contact Career Services for instructions to
    register with PirateLink.


How Can You Help Southwestern Students?

1. Professional Practice Interview Day: A half-day program at least once a year in which employers conduct
    20-minute, videotaped mock interviews with students and then provide 20-minute critiques to improve
    interview skills. Each employer interviews five students.

2. Career Connections BBQ: A lunchtime program in the Spring co-sponsored by Alumni Relations in which
    students enjoy barbecue with Alumni and then have 30-minute informational interview sessions with an
    Alum in an occupational area of interest.

3. Careers In...(Field Specific Panel Discussions): A series of one-hour programs featuring alumni
    describing their career experiences in various industries (e.g. accounting, gaming, humanities, law,
    etc.). Topics rotate each semester.

4. Senior Surge: A one-hour program in September to prepare seniors for the year, in which employers
    (can be Alumni) discuss resume development, interviewing skills, and job search strategies.

5. Alumni Networking Contact: Are you interested networking with students in providing them with insights
    into your career path. If so, contact the Career Services Office.

6. Internships, Externships and On-Campus Recruiting: If you and your organization would like to consider
    sponsoring an SU intern, please click here for more information.Learn more about how you can help
    Southwestern Students at the Career Services Web site.


Contact the Career Services Office for More Information

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
career.services@southwestern.edu
512-863-1346