Career Service Column

Q: With Commencement taking place a month early and COVID affecting the job market in so many ways, what advice do you have for seniors who are feeling stressed, are still searching and/or interviewing, and who may not secure something by…

Student Question 1. What drew you to WWOOFING and how did you know it was the right fit post-graduation from SLU?  Like many recent graduates, I felt the weight of COVID interfering with job opportunities. Though my plan was to start…

Q: What advice do you have for first years and sophomores who are still exploring their academic and career options? A: I think the best advice I can give to these students is to choose a minor that makes them uncomfortable. For…

Questions by Jillian McKernan-Walley ’93, P’21, Director, Center for Career Excellence & Sarah Coburn, Senior Associate Director, Center for Career Excellence Q: Graduate/Professional School Search: What should students consider…

Jillian McKernan-Walley ’93, P’21, Director, Career Services Q: What skills did you see increase in demand because of COVID? A: Soft skills have become increasingly more important within the workplace. For example, being able to…

Student Q: How do you prevent burnout? I worry that the career field I’m entering is going to be mentally and emotionally draining. Make sure to create boundaries around work, work colleagues, friends and family, or whatever you need to…

Student Q: What happens after you graduate college, like seriously? A lot of questioning of yourself and your abilities, but ultimately a lot of growth. I think when we graduate college we tend to measure our success by the people around…

Student Q: Can I be friends with my coworkers? I am of the mindset “I’m friendly but not friends.” It’s important to create a trusting relationship with your coworkers, but there are some things that should be left outside of the office.…