SXU College-to-Career Expo
The purpose of the College-to-Career Expo is to connect quality candidates with employers and organizations recruiting for pre-professional, professional, and educational experiences including internships, volunteer experiences, graduate and professional school opportunities as well as part-time and full-time jobs.
College-to-Career Expo (Fall 2025)
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Saint Xavier University, Shannon Center
Employer Registration
What is the College-to-Career Expo?
The College-to-Career Expo happens twice a year! Once in the spring and once in the fall semesters. It is a part of the Advising and Career Success Day, a day dedicated to student futures and success! Classes for the day are canceled until 4 p.m. and students participate in career-related activities including presentations from industry professionals, informational interviews with employers, discussions around online presence and resume workshops. The College-to-Career Expo is an awesome opportunity to network for those seeking part-time or full-time internships, employment, or volunteer opportunities.
What it means to be "First-Year Friendly"
At Saint Xavier University, we begin working with students on career readiness in their very first semesters, preparing them for informational interviews, networking sessions, career exploration and more. Any employers who come prepared to discuss options, internships, career path and more with these students can display a table tent indicating that they are "First-Year Friendly." It's a wonderful way to develop a pipeline of future employees while impacting the lives of students at the beginning of their college journey, potentially affecting the direction they choose to follow in their time at SXU!
Registration information for the College-to-Career Expo including pricing can be found by through our career management system, Handshake. Organizations without an account will be prompted to create one. Employers can use this account to manage their event registration and pay event invoices, connect with SXU students, post positions, and advertise recruiting events.
The deadline for registration and payment is September 24, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Student Tips for Attending
SXU's College-to-Career Expos are a convenient way to network with a large number of employers at one time. These events allow you to establish connections with recruiters in ways that your resume might not. Here are a few helpful tips to make the most of our Expos:
- Research companies of interest prior to attending the event
- Dress professionally to make a great first impression
- Bring multiple copies of your resume or business card to hand out
- Send follow-up correspondence to employers, e.g. thank you, after the expo and connect with individuals on LinkedIn
- Be open minded and visit unfamiliar organizations or employers typically outside your industry
- Have some questions prepared to ask employers of interest (do not ask about salary or benefits)
- Prepare an elevator speech and exude confidence and enthusiasm when introducing yourself to an employer
For more information about preparing for the College-to-Career Expo such as perfecting your elevator speech, please review the Academic and Career Resource Guide. You may also schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor via Navigate.
Sponsors
Participants
Accounting, Banking, Insurance and Finance |
Adducci Vega Financial Group, LLC Friedman + Huey Associates John Kasperek Co. Inc LadderUp Marquette Bank Mercer Wealth Investments NFA - National Futures Association Northwestern Mutual PwC Warrior Insurance Network |
Biotech and Life Sciences |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago |
Healthcare |
Autism Care Therapy Elite Care Management Happyian, LLC Illinois College of Optometry Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Little City Misericordia Home Northwestern Medicine OSF Healthcare Prime Healthcare Rush University Medical Center Silver Cross Hospital |
Higher Education |
Saint Xavier University University of St. Francis University of Illinois Springfield - Office of Graduate Intern Programs |
K-12 Education |
Acero Schools - Chicago |
Legal and Law Enforcement |
Chicago Police Department Cook County Sheriff's Office DuPage County Sheriff's Office Illinois Department of Corrections Oak Lawn Police Department Titan Security Group |
Non-Profit and Government |
Academic Achievement Institute Corp. City of Chicago Aviation Chicago Commons Association Chicago HOPES for Kids COOP Careers Family Guidance Centers Good Shepherd's Center Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Student Assistance Commission Maryville The Menta Group Special Education Therapeuric Day Schools Tinley Park - Park District Trilogy Inc. United States Marine Corps Officer Program Village of Hanover Park Whoo's Caring |
Corporate, Retail and Misc. For Profit Sector |
Club Pilates Evergreen Park Enterprise Mobility Fastenal Miniat Holdings Ozinga Sherwin-Williams Southwestern Advantage West Madison Foods WCPT 820 Chicago's Progressive Talk |