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around campus
Second Annual Alumnae I.N.C. Networking Event
CJ Provides Recent Alums with Internship & Job Opportunities
For a few of the alumnae, it was the
first time they had been back to CJ
since they had graduated. Whether
currently enrolled in college or
recently graduated with a degree, 80
alums returned to their high school
alma mater on January 4, 2018, to
learn the ins and outs of preparing
for their careers, as well as network
with corporations and nonprofits for
internship or job opportunities at
the second annual Alumnae I.N.C.
(Internship Networking Connections)
event. The unique program is part of
16 COR JESU ACADEMY
Cor Jesu’s Corporate Partners Initia- at Express Scripts
tive (CPI) and is the only one of its last summer
kind among St. Louis high schools. brought her back
Representatives from 27 compa- to this year’s
nies and organizations, 21 profes- I.N.C. event. But
sional coaches and speakers, includ- this time, she sat
ing keynote speaker Maxine Clark, on the other side
founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop of the desk.
and CEO/co-founder of The Clark/ “When I signed
Fox Family Foundation, provided a up for Alumnae I.N.C. the first time
strong business network of profes- last year,” Erin stated, “I had only Scripts by handing out posters and self that they would not be interested Mark your calendars for
sionals for the CJ graduates. one semester of college under my encouraging other CJ alums to talk in hiring a college freshman as an the Upcoming Alumnae
For Erin Siebert ’16, the experience belt. I was definitely nervous…but with the professionals who were intern. Yet, look what happened! I.N.C. Workshop in July!
in 2017 that landed her an internship I realized that it is never too early there.” “I have the I.N.C. program to
to start connecting with people and When asked about how her time thank for this opportunity to grow RÉSUMÉ WRITING & INTERVIEW
building relationships. I went into as an Express Script intern helped and develop as an individual. If I SKILLS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
the program thinking that I would her grow personally and profession- hadn’t gone up to Express Scripts’ College-aged CJ alums, join us for
just gather information regarding ally, Erin noted these observations: table at the first I.N.C event last year, the July 31 workshop that will help
résumé-building and interview tips “The internship solidified my choice I would definitely not be where I am you prepare your résumé and inter-
and try to talk to a few companies to major in accounting and reas- today. This internship has opened viewing skills in time for the January
interested in hiring business majors. sured me that it was what I really many doors for me and has been a 2019 Alumnae I.N.C. Networking
Event. Be sure to look for more de-
Little did I know (or expect) that wanted to pursue long-term. It gave great conversation starter.” tails in the coming months.
what started as a brief introduction me a hands-on introduction to the
to Mr. John Mimlitz [current parent] world of corporate accounting and
at the Express Scripts table would allowed me to interact and build Alumnae who attended Alumnae I.N.C. learned about the power of social media and using LinkedIn effectively from
turn into an interview and later relationships with professionals Penny Trenter, Business Communication / Marketing & PR Consultant
an offer to join the company as an and the other interns. I also gained
intern in their tax department. a great skill set by working with
“This year, I still wanted to attend programs like Excel, OneSource and
the event again to network and talk Oracle.”
to various companies, but I also Is there any advice she would like
got the chance to represent Express to share with other CJ alumnae, who
are currently in college and inter-
ested in laying groundwork for their
Top of page: Erin Siebert ’16 had her professional photo future? “If I could give one piece of
taken by photographer Alex Smith ’09, who was at the
event taking headshots of the alumnae. advice,” Erin offered, “it would be to
Top Left: Nicole Zoellner ’17 attended the event for the talk with as many people as you can.
first time. (photo by Alex Smith ’09)
Top Right: Kim Becker ’76 of the Hazelden Betty Ford Don’t be afraid to talk with a recruit-
Foundation talks with an alum (photo by Alex Smith
’09) er when you are only a freshman
Bottom Left: Christine Intag Johnson ’90, Family Office or sophomore. I know I was scared
Executive with Lowenhaupt Global Advisors was one of
21 professional coaches (photo by Alex Smith ’09). to talk to Express Scripts at my first
Bottom Right: Suzanne Riordan ’99 with Calares talks
with a young alum about internship opportunities. I.N.C. event. I just kept telling my-
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