Employer Guide TO FINDING INTERNS AND HIRING GRADUATES
THE HART CAREER CENTER
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NATIONAL REPUTATION
Thinking critically. Communicating clearly. Solving complex problems. Working collaboratively. Adapting easily to change. These are attributes critical for success in your organization. These are the qualities that Illinois Wesleyan University students bring to the workplace. Illinois Wesleyan is a highly selective undergraduate university combining the liberal arts and sciences with well-respected business, nursing, pre-professional and professional fine arts programs. The University is annually ranked among the nation’s top private liberal arts colleges by
U.S. News & World Report Forbes Kiplinger’s The Princeton Review The Economist Wall Street Journal Times Higher Education Fiske Guide to Colleges
IWU ranks in the top 50 among the nation’s private liberal arts colleges, and in the top 100 among all colleges and universities in the nation.
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IWU AT A GLANCE
72%
of students admitted were in the top quarter of their high school class. .
3.74
average high school GPA
72%
earn degrees in four years. 3
23
countries represented in the student body.
39%
in the top 10 percent of their high school class.
51% study abroad 185 organizations run by students,
further developing their leadership skills
majors, minors and programs
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QUALITY GRADUATES Each year we graduate approximately 500 of the best undergraduates in the nation, who have gained both field-specific skills and a liberal arts and sciences breadth of knowledge. These proactive thinkers and leaders are ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world.
33% major in business fields 18% major in the sciences and technology 19% major in social sciences 8% major in nursing 8% major in performing arts 5% major in education 4% major in communications fields 4
95%* of recent graduates were working or enrolled in graduate school within six months of commencement.
80% medical school acceptance rates of Illinois Wesleyan graduates. Students in veterinary science, physical therapy, dentistry and optometry enjoy similar placement rates.
21% of graduates enrolled in top graduate or professional programs, including Dartmouth Medical School, University of Illinois College of Medicine, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, Duke University, Georgetown University, Tufts University, University of Michigan and others.
* Five-year average
Illinois Wesleyan graduates succeed at the top of the career ladder, heading major corporations, health-care organizations and leading nonprofits. 5
u Accenture u Advocate Health System u AIG u Allstate u Amazon u American Lung Association u Aon u Argonne National Laboratory u Camden Shakespeare Festival u Capgemini u Caterpillar u Chicago Bulls u CNA Financial u Cornerstone Research u COUNTRY Financial u Deloitte u Edward Jones u Epic Systems u EY
u Kimberly-Clark u KPMG u Marsh u Mayo Clinic u MB Financial Bank u Nike u Northern Trust u Northwestern Medical Center u OSF Healthcare u Peace Corps u PricewaterhouseCoopers u Prime Publishing LLC u RSM u Schaumburg School District 54 u Shirley Ryan Ability Lab u Starcom USA u State Farm u The Immigration Project u Travelers
u Federal Reserve Bank
u United Airlines
u First Midwest Bank
u Vanderbilt University
of Chicago
u Goldman Sachs, Inc. u Google u Groupon u IBM
u US Bank
Medical Center
u Verizon Wireless u VSA Partners u Wintrust Financial
INDUSTRY-LEADING EMPLOYERS These industry-leading employers, and many others, offer Illinois Wesleyan students internships and full-time positions upon graduation. 6
SPECIAL EVENTS The more you interact with students, the more they will know you and what your organization can offer. This interaction might include facilitating practice interviews, speaking on a panel, presenting to classes, or other events.
SERVICES FOR EMPLOYERS The Hart Career Center at Illinois Wesleyan offers a range of services for students, alumni and employers. Our focus is to create and nurture partnerships between employers and students for the benefit of everyone. Students gain access to top organizations for internships and job opportunities; organizations receive individualized assistance in meeting recruiting needs and identifying the best candidates. 7
(Left to right) Patrick Zajac ’18, Jennifer Jordan, Warren Kistner ’83, Brian Richardson ’09, Nicole Poggendorf, Michele Darnell ’88
Hart Career Center staff The Hart Career Center staff has more than 30 years collective experience in connecting employers with student talent. The Director’s responsibilities include employer development and services, advising students with career counseling and preparing for graduate school, and services for alumni. The Assistant Director for Career Engagement is the point of contact for organizations seeking interns, helps them publicize their positions, and hosts businesses and organizations at the annual Career Fair, held every October. The Career Technology & Recruitment Specialist arranges your on-campus recruiting visits and plans Career Fairs and other events. u 309-556-3071
ccenter@iwu.edu
CAREER CENTER STAFF “We have an excellent relationship with IWU—a relationship based on the shared values of the institutions which is reflected in the higher-caliber graduates and excellent leadership within the Hart Career Center.” MARK SCHWAMBERGER ’91 Vice President and Controller, State Farm Insurance 8
Looking for help with a special project, or seeking fresh perspectives and ideas? Would you appreciate the opportunity to preview your next permanent hire? Consider an Illinois Wesleyan intern who can contribute to your company or organization in a variety of ways, including providing a specific technical skill or assisting with a special project. Plus, you’re helping students gain valuable experience and the opportunity to learn from your staff how to succeed outside the classroom. Meet highly motivated and talented students at Illinois Wesleyan’s Career Fair each October. Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time student interns, contact Brian Richardson at 309-556-3326 or by email at brichar1@iwu.edu.
FINDING AN INTERN “Illinois Wesleyan students have been ideal interns because of their professionalism, their ability to operate independently and their level of responsibility in investigating specific topics.” DOUG JOHNSON, Executive Director, McLean County Arts Center
“I prepared the 401(k) and pension plan financial statements, compiled information from senior business managers to send to the corporate controller, and competed in an intern case competition.” AUDREY FITZGERALD ’17, Employee Benefit Accounting Intern, Caterpillar
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION u Academic credit is often available for students if desired. A Learning Contract,
faculty supervision, and a minimum number of on-site work hours are required based on the academic credit requested. u Most full-time internships occur during the summer; part-time internships
are offered September-April. u Employers should provide a description of the internship opportunity to the
Hart Career Center. We’ll publicize your opening and forward resumes to you. u We’ll work with you to support and evaluate the student’s performance. 9
500
(above) COUNTRY Financial is a consistent provider of internship opportunities for Illinois Wesleyan students.
approximate number of internships in an academic year.
16
states where students interned in the past year.
15
countries outside the U.S. where students interned in the past year.
80
employers who participate in our annual Career Fair. 10
CAREER FAIRS
RECRUITING The Hart Career Center offers students and alumni a variety of services that are essential for competing in today’s job market. We also offer personalized services to employers to meet individual recruiting needs, and to make the task of identifying and interviewing top talent simple.
Career Fairs provide recruiters from all industries with a convenient opportunity to meet a large number of highly motivated and talented students. Attending a career fair is an excellent way to establish a presence on campus and maximize your recruiting potential.
Our fairs include: u Fall Career Fair (Oct.) u Nursing Career Fair (Nov.) u Illinois Small College Fair
(CCCI) (Feb.)
A growing list of employers from Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit, education and health-care organizations recruit at Illinois Wesleyan. Employers are invited to visit our campus and interview students from all majors at the Hart Career Center. If you would rather meet a number of students in a short time, you can attend one of our Career Fairs, participate in an industry-specific panel, host an employer information session, or take part in a networking event. 11
u Employer Presentations
Employers are welcome to speak on campus. Arrangements can be made with the Hart Career Center or through one of our student organizations. Contact us at 309-556-3071 or ccenter@iwu.edu to connect with student organizations.
u Job and Internship Postings
Handshake is the free online job and internship posting service for employers and students. As an employer partner you can list positions—from entry-level to managerial level—short-term project positions, and internships on Handshake. You can manage your organizational profile, post jobs and internships, and connect with candidates 24/7. Call 309-556-3095 to get started. u Consortium Interviews
We are a member of the College Career Consortium of Illinois (CCCI), a consortium of 20 colleges and universities with a collective enrollment of over 40,000 students. Our participation in CCCI means you can meet the best candidates each institution has to offer in one convenient location. “Our relationship with Illinois Wesleyan is time-tested. Students are prepared to contribute early in their careers with a strong academic foundation and the leadership qualities necessary to engage with a complex, global organization.” — SCOTT SEARLES ’95, Senior Team Leader, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
u On-Campus Recruitment
The Hart Career Center provides on-campus recruiting and interviewing assistance and facilities that assist in identifying and hiring Illinois Wesleyan graduates. Once you have identified qualified candidates, we’ll manage all aspects of your interview schedule. We can contact students and schedule interviews, either in person or virtually.
u Facilities and Services
• Post jobs or internships and view the resumes of potential candidates online • Schedule interviews and reserve interviewing rooms (September-April) by calling 309-556-3095 • Four interviewing rooms with wireless access • Full range of interviewing technology, so you can meet candidates in person or remotely • Available rooms with wireless access accommodating from 2-80, free of charge 12
“Illinois Wesleyan candidates tend to have superior innovation and problem-solving skills, as well as curiosity about the world and eagerness to learn. They’ve often had opportunities to become well-rounded talents through undergraduate research, international travel, independent study or other experiences.” — PATRICK PALMER ’87, Partner, VSA Partners brand and marketing firm
TESTIMONIALS “There is a lot of strong talent coming from Illinois Wesleyan University, and we have been fortunate to hire several of its graduates. Travelers has a solid partnership with the school, and we have found its students to be thoughtful, highly motivated and great additions to our team.” — TOM TAGUE ’03, Managing Director, Private & Non-Profit Liability, Travelers Bond & Specialty Insurance
“We’ve been extremely lucky to work with exceptionally talented students from Illinois Wesleyan for the last three summers, all of whom have gone on to accept full-time positions with Accenture. The combination of their ability to apply learnings from the classroom with their leadership qualities and intellectual curiosity prepared them for success in our complex, global organization.”
— DAVID MALCOM ’00, Managing Director, Global IT Audit Lead at Accenture
“We’ve enjoyed great success recruiting at IWU. The University does a great job instilling not only the technical skills we are looking for, but just as importantly the program develops the leadership skills, like global acumen, communication and business acumen, that are critical to deliver a distinctive experience and solve complex problems for our clients.”
— ROD ADAMS ’95, US Talent Acquisition Leader at PwC
Contact Us for Recruiting Interns and Entry Level Employees Warren Kistner Brian Richardson Director Internship Coordinator 309-556-3237 309-556-3326 wkistner@iwu.edu brichar1@iwu.edu 13
Patrick Zajac Recruitment Coordinator 309-556-3095 pzajac@iwu.edu
MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY AT ILLINOIS WESLEYAN Accounting American Studies Anthropology Art Biochemistry Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science Design, Tech & Entrepreneurship Economics
Elementary Education Secondary Education • English: Literature, Writing • French • Hispanic Studies • Mathematics • Science: Biology • Physics, Chemistry • Social Science: History • K-12 Foreign Language English - Literature or Writing Environmental Studies • General • Ecology • Environmental Policy • Sustainability Finance French & Francophone Studies German Studies Greek & Roman Studies Health Promotion & Fitness Mgmt History
International Business International Studies • African Studies • Asian Studies • Diplomatic Studies • Latin American Studies • Russian & East European Studies • Western European Studies Interdisciplinary Educ. Studies Marketing Mathematics Music • Classical Guitar Performance • Composition • Instrumental Performance • Music Education • Piano Performance • Voice Neuroscience Nursing Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Spanish/Hispanic Studies Theatre Arts • Acting • Design & Technology • Music Theatre Women’s & Gender Studies
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www.iwu.edu/career-center Hart Career Center @ Illinois Wesleyan University 1211 Park Street, PO Box 2900 Bloomington, IL 61702-2900 309.556.3071