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for students
We are here every step of the way for you. Whether you're looking to network or explore career paths with potential employers, or you're now ready to find your first job after JWU, the Career Development Office has a large variety of career services activities and events that you can participate in.

be prepared and get the job
As the job market heats up, more and more employers are using our career events to promote opportunities and pre-screen applicants for co-op and full-time positions.  Our career events consist of employer representatives, many of whom are JWU alumni.

who should attend?  is this for me?
Our career events are not just for juniors, seniors and alumni.  Freshmen can use these events as a chance to explore career opportunities and sophomores are encouraged to start networking early.

1. Dress professional.
2. Do your company research; know which companies you want to speak with.
3. Know the company’s hiring process; many employers require students to fill out an online profile before they will accept a resume.
4. Based on your research, prepare at least two questions to ask employers.
5. Bring copies of your resume, performance transcript, and portfolio to demonstrate how your skills and qualities will fit the employer’s needs.
6. Bring a pen and notebook.
7. Introduce yourself; prepare your 30 second sound bite.
8. Smile, shake hands, express enthusiasm and breathe!
9. If you are truly interested in a company, find out the procedure to secure an interview.
10. Follow-up with possible employers with a thank-you letter or email.

Still nervous? Call the Career Development Office to practice interviewing and get help with your resume and doing company research.

401-598-1070 (Downcity)
401-598-4611 (Harborside)

professional appearance - dress to impress

• Project a crisp, professional image.
• Wear conservative, neat, clothing, cleaned and pressed. (Ditch the ball cap!)
• Be sure to be well groomed.
• Shined shoes. (lose the sneakers for a day or two)

men

• Formal dress: matching suit with button down shirt, conservative tie.
• Business casual: nice slacks, khakis, sport coat/blazer, button down shirt with tie.
• For ALL men: shined shoes, belt that matches shoes and socks to match pants, t-shirt underneath dress shirt, close or clean shaven face, clean fingernails, neat hair, no cologne, minimal jewelry.

women

• Formal dress: matching skirted suit or matching pantsuit.
• Business casual: nice dress; skirt, blouse and blazer; nice slacks and sweater set.
• For ALL women: closed toe shined shoes, hose with skirts, socks with pants, neat hair, clean fingernails, no perfume, conservative make-up, minimal jewelry.

inappropriate For anyone
Backpacks, shorts, tank tops, spaghetti straps, t-shirts, flip flops, hats, really short skirts, low-cut shirts, jeans, cologne, visible body piercing, messy hair, dirty nails, foul language, bad manners...

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