Career Resources
LinkedIn is the fastest-growing and largest professional networking site on the web, boasting more than 30 million users. Membership is free and as a member, users can subscribe to the Saint Joseph’s University Hawk Career Network – a network made up of more than 1,600 alumni. Members of this network can connect with fellow alumni to identify job leads, serve as a mentor to current students, discuss professional issues, share and provide referrals and connect with fellow alumni. The Hawk Career Network is the quickest, most efficient way to network with Hawks around the world. The Offices of Alumni Relations and Career Development will be partnering to host a Linked-In Tutorial featuring input from hiring managers at some of the area’s largest companies on how to get the most out of the site. Networking Events
Every event hosted by the Alumni Association offers alumni and friends of Saint Joseph’s University the opportunity to network and reconnect, but for alums looking for more targeted opportunities to network the Office of Alumni Relations and the Career Development Center offer a number of specific events. For more information on upcoming events, please visit www.sju.edu/alumni and follow the link titled, “News and Events.” Additionally, the Career Development Center hosts between 16 and 20 career field focused Networking Nights on the campus each year. Alumni are welcome to attend for the purpose of identifying networking contacts and job leads. For a complete list of events sponsored by the Career Development Center, please visit www.sju.edu/careers.Job Postings
SJUcareers is a comprehensive online site that provides Saint Joseph's University alumni with access to regional and national career opportunities. Through SJUcareers, alumni can post resumes and cover letters and apply to positions electronically. To create a SJUcareers account or to access your existing account, please visit www.sju.edu/careers.
Continuing Education
According to a recent study conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate among individuals with a professional degree is nearly fifty-percent lower than it is among individuals whose highest degree is a bachelor’s. In addition, those with a professional degree earned nearly twice as much. These statistics prove that an investment in education pays off in measurable dividends. Saint Joseph’s University offers a wealth of post-graduate opportunities in programs ranging from our nationally recognized MBA and Executive MBA programs, to Master’s degrees in Food and Pharmaceutical Marketing, graduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Organizational Development, and masters and doctoral degrees in Education. For more information on these programs, please visit www.sju.edu/admissions/graduate.Career Consultations
Alums re-entering the job-market may find themselves in need of assistance when brushing up resumes, preparing cover letters or relearning interviewing skills. The Career Development Center offers one-on-one consultations for alumni looking for assistance with these important issues and more. To schedule a consultation, call 610-660-3100.
