Career Services

Mission Statement

Career Services assists students and alumni with all phases of career development, from career guidance and job search training to resume advice, interview skills, and professional networking. We support the mission of Saint Leo University by offering a practical and effective model for life and leadership in a challenging world.

Emphasis/Goals

Our department provides career coaching and job search resources to assist students and alumni with making informed career development decisions and building the career competencies needed for successful employment outcomes.

Specifically:

Encouraging student and alumni development through personal career exploration, by providing networking opportunities, workshops, and career events.
Creating collaborative employer partnerships to optimize career opportunities.
Partnering with the academic community to facilitate the development of career skills.
Offering contemporary technological resources to enhance the delivery of career services.

Meet Our Team

The Career Services team assists students with all phases of career development. We offer career guidance, job search training, résumé advice, interview skills, and professional networking. We support the mission of Saint Leo University by offering a practical and effective model for life and leadership in a challenging world.

The Career Services team can be found in SAB, Suite 203 on the University Campus in St. Leo, FL. Our phone number is (352) 588-8346 and our email is careerservices@saintleo.edu.

Omar Cosme, Director
omar.cosme@saintleo.edu

Emily Henke, Assistant Director
emily.henke@saintleo.edu

Abhinav Kamtam, Senior Coordinator
abhinav.kamtam@saintleo.edu

Career Closet

The Career Closet offers Saint Leo University students and alumni access to complimentary professional attire suitable for career fairs, interviews, presentations, and the workplace. Our inventory includes suits, blazers, skirts, button-down shirts, and more. Our goal is to help students present themselves well during their job search and beyond, ensuring they make a positive impression as they enter the professional world. We are also seeking donations of clothing items and supplies for the Closet to help our students look their best!

Hours of Operation: 9am-4pm Mon-Fri
Location: SAB 210

Wanting to help students, here are some items we are in need to fit all of our student body sizes and style!

Support Our Students in Style

There is also an opportunity to support the Career Closet through donations! Please email omar.cosme@saintleo.edu

Career Services Links

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Press Paws Podcast

The Career Services team is excited to showcase our Press Paws Podcast! We invite all Saint Leo University students, alumni, partners, and anyone interested in exploring their career paths to join us. We understand that navigating your professional journey can sometimes feel overwhelming, but we're here to help! In our podcast, we'll share inspiring stories from our guests about their paths to success and offer tips for overcoming challenges along the way. Let's embark on this journey together!

Find us on Spotify

Or listen below to our latest episode!