JWU Providence ExEd & Career Services

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 from 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗘&𝗖𝗦)! Our team would like to wish everyone a restful and joyful holiday season. We look forward to connecting in the new year and continuing to support your professional growth! Whether you're finishing up your last semester, preparing for upcoming opportunities, or taking a well-deserved break, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀. We appreciate the hard work, collaboration, and the opportunities that allow us to continue supporting your career journeys. 𝗘𝗘&𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: As the year wraps up, take time to reflect on your growth and achievements. Let gratitude fuel your motivation as you prepare to tackle new challenges in the new year. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 / 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳 —use it to update your resume, learn a new skill, or continue to expand your network. Small steps now can lead to big opportunities in the future.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 from all of us at 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗘&𝗖𝗦)! We are thankful and grateful for all of the amazing students we get to work with and the supportive employers that provide them opportunities for experience and growth. 𝗘𝗘&𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Use this time for gratitude and reflection. Think about the mentors and colleagues who have supported you, and consider reaching out to express your appreciation. Building and nurturing relationships can open doors and create opportunities in your career. Be sure to celebrate your journey and the people who have helped you along the way!

Our 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 team had the pleasure of connecting with our senior students at yesterday's 𝗝𝗪𝗨 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿! We met with soon-to-be graduates, including those finishing their degrees this December, as well as those preparing for internships or study abroad experiences next semester.   Students shared their post-graduation plans through surveys, and in return, they received some fun giveaways and tasty treats. It was a great opportunity to support them as they embark on the next chapter of their journeys!   𝗘𝗘&𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: As you approach graduation, remember to leverage your network! Reach out to alumni, professors, and professionals in your field to gain insights and build connections that can help open doors in your career.

Our staff at 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 is always looking for ways to best support the needs of our students. We were excited to participate in a great event sponsored by the 𝗥𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗗𝗔) yesterday, where career professionals joined together to learn and share new strategies for success in 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. A big thank you to the 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗗𝗔 for sponsoring this valuable event and helping us stay informed and ready to serve our community. 𝗘𝗘&𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: As you navigate your career journey, remember to take care of your mental health along the way. Anxiety and self-doubt are common, but learning strategies to manage them can help you stay focused and resilient. Consider seeking support from a mentor, using stress-relief techniques, or learning how to advocate for yourself in the workplace. These small steps toward mental well-being can make a big difference in your success. Stay adaptable, stay kind to yourself, and know that every challenge is an opportunity to grow.  Carrie Ann Marshall, Kara LaBelle, Melanie Rainone, Ryan Smith, Laura McGrath, Stephanie Gloria

On Wednesday, we hosted the on-campus 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿, in collaboration with the College of Arts & Sciences - Social Sciences department. Employers had the opportunity to meet with and interview our career-oriented students for internships and full-time positions.  𝗘𝗘&𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Ensure your LinkedIn profile is polished and up to date. Share relevant articles, engage with industry content, and connect with professionals. A strong online presence can attract recruiters and help you build your professional brand.

Our very own Peer Career Ambassador Paulina Zambrano ‘26 put this article together at our recent career fair. Look for her star to rise - she has an amazing internship lined up! #hirejwu https://lnkd.in/eR-7EbMt

Thank you to 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗨𝗦𝗔 for being on campus yesterday and today, as our Employer in Residence. Compass Group recruiters connected with students from the Colleges of Food & Innovation Technology and Hospitality Management to talk about job and internship opportunities. Kyle Wardrop, Manager of University Relations and Student Engagement at Compass Group USA, also presented three workshops on career-related topics to our students.   𝗘𝗘&𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Attending career events on campus is a great way to jumpstart your professional journey. They offer a unique chance to meet employers who are eager to hire students. Don’t miss out—these events can be the key to unlocking your future!

As we approach the end of the year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our career journeys and set intentions for the year ahead. Here are a few tips to help you craft meaningful 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 for 2025:  𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - Take a moment to celebrate what you've accomplished this year. What skills have you developed? What challenges have you overcome?  𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - Think about where you want to be in 2025. Do you aspire to take on a leadership role or develop a new skill? Be specific!  𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 - Make sure your goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This framework will help you create actionable steps.  𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 - Don’t hesitate to reach out to mentors or colleagues. Their insights can provide valuable perspectives and keep you accountable. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 - The path to your goals may change. Be open to new opportunities and adjust your plans as needed.  𝗘𝗘&𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Visualizing your goals can be a powerful motivator. Create a 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 that represents your aspirations for 2025—whether it's skills to learn, or milestones to achieve. Place it somewhere you’ll see it daily to keep your goals top of mind and inspire action!

Attention local Providence / Rhode Island employers! Do you have spring internship opportunities in the areas of retail/fashion, marketing, management, finance/accounting, or human resources for our College of Business students? Please comment here or send an email to ExEd Career Advisor, Stephanie Gloria - stephanie.gloria@jwu.edu  

Attention local Providence / Rhode Island employers! Do you have spring internship opportunities in the areas of retail/fashion, marketing, management, finance/accounting, or human resources for our College of Business students? Please comment here or send an email to ExEd Career Advisor, Stephanie Gloria - stephanie.gloria@jwu.edu