Career Development:
The Career Development Program provides personalized assistance to student-athletes throughout their four years at St. John's University. By attending workshops and one-on-one meetings with a Career Counselor assigned solely to student-athletes, our student-athletes gain the skills necessary to make appropriate career decisions whether they are trying to pick a major or evaluate various job offers upon graduation. Student-athletes learn the important skills necessary to succeed in today's competitive job market including creating a game plan for reaching career goals, writing an effective resume and cover letter, and making a positive impression on potential employers when networking and interviewing.
The following is the Career Development component for student-athletes broken down by academic year.
Freshman Year
- Attend Career Development Seminar and complete the Self-Directed Search (SDS)
- Meet with a Career Counselor to discuss the results of the SDS
- Register with St. John's Career Link at the Career Center
- Attend the Majors Fair.
Sophomore Year
- Meet with a Career Counselor individually during the Fall Semester to discuss personal career goals and begin developing a career plan
- Attend the Majors Fair or the Sophomore's Career Challenges Panel during the Fall Semester
- Attend a Resume/Internship Workshop
- Have your resume reviewed by a Career Counselor
Junior Year:
- Meet with a Career Counselor for a resume review during the Fall Semester
- Attend a Cover Letter Writing Workshop during the Fall Semester
- Attend the Networking Seminar
- Attend Student Athlete Career Night
- Attend the Spring Career Expo
- Attend 1 Career Center event of your choice, including employer panels, major-specific career fairs, or another career related event
Senior Year:
- Complete the On-Campus Recruiting Tutorial
- Meet with a Career Counselor for resume reviews until your resume is approved for the Athlete's Resume Book and On-Campus Recruiting; post resume to St. John's Career Link during the Fall Semester
- Attend an Interview Workshop
- Complete 1 Mock Interview
