Career Planning & Professional Development

A central component of the College of Business, co-curricular programs provide students with opportunities to expand their knowledge outside of the classroom and enhance their overall educational experience. These programs strive to stimulate insightful conversation on current issues by providing a platform for high-level executives and corporate leaders to speak about cutting-edge topics and trends, share insight on prevalent issues in society and the business world, and share wisdom and provide important career inspiration, insight and advice for our students.

Many topics strike core themes in the business world such as economic climate, ethics, corporate responsibility, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and diversity. Some of our most popular programs have included the Global Lecture Series, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Series, Marbury Ethics Lecture, Inside the C-Suite, and Sustainability Lecture.

To help meet the challenge of the increasingly competitive business environment and job market, the College of Business hosts professional development events to round out students’ business knowledge and develop personal and professional skills for success. These workshops prepare students by providing guidance on various topics such as career planning, interviewing, resume preparation, professional dress, dining etiquette, employment search techniques and networking. Corporate recruiters, alumni, and other professionals from the community conduct many of these seminars. 

Some of our past events have included Speed Interviewing Workshop, Career Week and Etiquette Dinners. 

In addition to professional development events hosted by the College of Business, the Career Center hosts seminars on a variety of topics each quarter. 

The College of Business’ student engagement system, E3: Engage, Explore, and Elevate, provides students with a comprehensive co-curricular record to share with future employers and on web/social media. E3 shows everything a students has accomplished outside the classroom and with specific context. Whether it’s to an employer, graduate school, advisor, mentor, or other outside stakeholder, E3 clearly articulates your core competencies, interests, achievements, and work samples. Share your Scorecard wherever you’d like – an email signature, LinkedIn profile, resume, job/internship applications, etc.

Event Check-In
In order to check in and record your attendance at College of Business-hosted events, students must scan the QR code provided using our free mobile app (found in app store for both iOS and Android).

1. Search “Suitable” in the app store and download it for free.
2. Open the app and enter your Louisiana Tech email.
3. Press continue and retrieve your password from your email.
4. Copy and paste your password and press Login.
5. In the mobile app, you will see we have custom built a QR code code scanner for you. Navigate to it by tapping the QR Code icon.
6. Aim the scanner at the QR code you need to scan. You’ll know that it worked when you see a success message pop up.

Achievements and Digital Credentials
All too often students have trouble explaining what they got out of their many experiences in college. As you complete activities, Suitable is simultaneously keeping track of your progress through various achievements and milestones in the form of a badge. To see all of the achievements E3 has available, visit app.suitable.co on your web browser and navigate to the “Achievements” tab located on the left-side toolbar. Click into an achievement to view your progress and what’s left to do for it. As you complete the required activities, you will see your progress increase. The following badges are available:

• Campus Engagement Badge
• Career Readiness Badge
• Communication Badge
• Community Engagement Badge
• Ethics Badge
• Global Awareness Badge
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Badge
• Internship Badge
• Leadership Badge
• Student Success Badge
• Sustainability Badge
• Technology Badge

Leaderboard
This is a great place to get a sense of what some of your most successful student peers have done throughout their education and serves as a point of reference when considering your own engagement. The leaderboard measures engagement by your fellow peers and turns attending programs and activities into fun, game-like learning experiences. 

The College hosts recruiting events exclusively for business students twice a year during the fall and spring quarters. These events provide students with an opportunity to network with employers and to meet companies offering internships and career opportunities.

Employer Information Sessions give students the opportunity to engage with a featured employer. Most info sessions are brief and provide information on current and upcoming job openings as well as tips on how to obtain a job within the company and ample opportunity for students to ask questions.

We’ve all heard it many times, the age old saying—“practice makes perfect.”  Making an excellent first impression is essential for a strong interview and practicing to succeed at this is no exception. Before heading to your next interview, fortify your skills with our premier tool in interview preparation: Big Interview.

Big Interview is an online system that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence. You have at your disposal a variety of tools including:

• Challenging, virtual mock interviews for all experience levels and dozens of industries
• A database of thousands of interview questions with tips on how to answer them
• The ability to rate and share your interview answers for feedback
• A comprehensive video training curriculum covering all aspects of landing a job
• A  step-by-step interview Answer Builder for crafting answers to behavioral questions

To access Big Interview, you must sign up and create an account with your Louisiana Tech email address.

STEP  1:  Go to https://business-latech.biginterview.com/ and click “Register”.
STEP  2:  Complete the registration process
STEP  3:  You will receive a confirmation email at your Tech email address. Click “Verify” in the email, and you’ll be able to start using Big  Interview.

Questions? Support is available! Check out Big Interview Support by clicking here. Watch the online tutorial by clicking here.

Each year, the College of Business offers students real-world job experience through our internship program. This hands-on practice is priceless in enriching education and allows students to dive deeper by applying theoretical principles to first-hand job practices. Students can gain a better understanding of business, develop transferable skills, and earn compensation and academic credit. By learning from some of the best in the business, students can make important networking connections, increase their marketability and make more informed career decisions. Read more on our Internships Page.

Looking for an Internship or Job? Handshake is the University’s new online job board and web-based recruiting system. Our employer partners regularly post internships, entry-level, mid-level and experienced opportunities.

At the College of Business, you are not just earning an education, you are propelling your career forward. On average, 93% of our undergraduate students are placed in a career or graduate program of their choice. To view post-grad employment, salary information and the top companies that hire our graduates, click here.