Second, Joni and Stephanie are very much involved in Career Counseling. Throughout the year they travel to various campuses and attend other Southwestern functions which enable them the opportunity to get to know the students that work in the Summer Program on a very personal basis. Meeting with students during the school year affords Career Services the ability to best counsel the students when they are finished in the Summer Program and moving into the job market. Joni and Stephanie also are able to use various testing tools to assist in those career recommendations. One of the most appreciated services is assistance in putting together a great resume.
Alumni are able to get help in that area for years after they have left the program.
Both Joni and Stephanie are there every step of the interview process-helping with mock interviews, advising on dress and proper interview etiquette, negotiating income recommendations, accepting new positions, and approaching training in a new career. Various companies actively search out alumni with a few years of experience behind them for even better opportunities, so Career Services is truly there at almost every step of a Southwestern Dealer's career development.