Backpack to Briefcase Program: 4 Steps to Success

10/18/2017

During your time at Saint Francis University, you're not only work toward a quality business degree, you're working toward a rewarding, high-paying career. Follow our year-by-year guide here.

1. Freshman

  • begin foundational business courses

  • research and join business clubs, activities, and business research centers (SBDCCSOR)

  • begin to build resume, LinkedIn profile, and work portfolio

  • develop a plan for career development and opportunities through academic advising and career placement experiences

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2. Sophomore 

  • begin major coursework

  • refine and add to resume, LinkedIn profile, and work portfolio

  • expand career placement prep (career counseling, resume review)

  • continue to build professional networking through student-alumni mentoring, Executive-In-Residence program, internships, etc.

  • explore international study opportunities including the Springtime in London business trip

3. Junior

  • begin client consulting coursework

  • refine and add to resume, LinkedIn profile, and work portfolio

  • accelerate career placement prep (mock interviews, career fairs, internships)

  • continue to build professional networking through student-alumni mentoring, Executive-In-Residence program, internships, etc.

  • complete mock interviews and research potential employers

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4. Senior

  • continue client consulting coursework and complete major requirements

  • begin job search with final resume, LinkedIn profile, work portfolio, and the power of your professional and university network

  • attend mock interviews, career fairs, on-campus job interviews, internships

  • celebrate graduation with an eye to the future

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Graduated Business Professional!

Business graduates

Become a member of the large network of successful business alumni across the world.

Alumni perks