Professional Career Strategies

While in School

• Research positions in a variety of organizations, corporations and industries.

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook

• Check out our online resources.

  • Tip: Other colleges also have online career sites with useful information. Go direct to the school or search for "careers in [major]."

• Do some informational interviewing or "shadow" a professional for a day. 

  • Article on Informational Interviewing

• Develop your practical experience.  Do one or more internships. 

  • Albers Business Internship Program Information

• Develop your professional competencies.

  • Schedule of Free Computer Training for Students at SU

• Attend career center events, such as the Career Expo, Dress for Success seminar and the Etiquette Dinner. 

  • Check APC Calendar for event dates.

  • Check calendar of events on e-Recruiting.com for all Recruiting events.

• Get involved with Albers professional business fraternities, or other student clubs and organizations. 

  • Albers Business School Clubs

  • Student Clubs and Organizations at Seattle University

• Study Abroad, or go on an international study tour.

• Enhance your communication skills. Take additional writing or speech courses. 

  • Seattle University's Writing Center

The Job Search

• Develop a portfolio of your skills.  Spend time assessing your skills and learning how to communicate them to others. 

  • Article "Identify Your Skills for School, Work, and Life"

• Keep your resume current, have it reviewed by a Career Center professional.  Participate in a mock interview. 

  • Services of Albers Placement Center

• Build your network. Make contact with friends and family. 

  • Article on Building a Network

  • Puget Sound Networking Directory

• Research the company, its products, market share, and competitors before your interview. 

  • Hoovers Online

Lifelong Investments in Your Career

• Keep knowledgeable on trends and developments in your chosen field. Read current business journals. 

  • Wall Street Journal Online

  • Business Week Online

• Interact with professionals already working in your field.  Attend professional organization meetings in your field.

• Enhance your written and oral communication skills though workshops or join Toastmasters.

• Continue to update your computer skills.

• Keep your network strong.  Use it to help others.