Corporate Information Sessions
We are eager to assist our students make sound career choices and the career planning process, therefore we invite companies to conduct information sessions. This allows companies to promote job opportunities within their firms and interact with our business students in an informal setting.
Career Fairs
The main goal of the CP&P center is recruit companies that offer promising careers and that are in high demand by our students. The Jesse H. Jones School of Business provides a spring career fair for business students. The Annual Career Fair is offered for all disciplines during the fall semester.
On-Campus Interviews
On-campus interviews are offered during the fall and spring semesters. We encourage students to participate in on-campus interviews to heighten their chances of employment. On-campus interviews are offered for internship and full-time placement.
Alumni/BEEP Programs
Each year the Career Planning and Placement Center sponsors an event to allow current students to meet and speak with alumni/career professionals about their careers, what is expected in the workplace, and tips and suggestions on how to be successful in their careers. Alumni/BEEP professionals are matched with classrooms as it pertains to their majors/careers.
Development Seminars
Each semester Professional Development seminars are conducted via the classroom. Seminars include
- Résumé Cover/Letter Writing
- Dressing for Leadership (Professional and Business Casual Attire)
- Interviewing
- Career Exploration
- Dining Etiquette
- Business Etiquette
- Job Search Strategies
- Professional Image
- Branding Yourself
- Business Ethics
- Networking
Internship Program
Our main focus is to provide “on-going” internship opportunities with corporations that will provide the work experience necessary to ensure success. Whether paid or unpaid, we look to provide our students with internships that will prepare them to be leaders and entrepreneurs of the future. In addition, we offer an Internship course to assist students needing academic credit for internship placement.