Cross & Crescent

Many brothers have recently graduated or are preparing to do so in the near future. It is too often thought that the Lambda Chi Alpha experience ends after graduation. But Lambda Chi is a lifetime brotherhood and brothers from across the globe are set to assist with the post graduate transition.

To ensure you receive alumni newsletters and event information keep Lambda Chi Headquarters updated with your latest contact information through ZAX Networking or by emailing nzeigenfuss@lambdachi.org.

Networking

If you are looking to network or just looking to find brothers in a new city, Lambda Chi Alpha’s area alumni associations are the first place to start. The Fraternity supports 15 regional alumni associations in major cities across the country. For locations, click here. These groups have wide range of activities, including attending ball games, networking lunches, receptions, tastings, and boat cruises. Click Here To See The Alumni Association Directory or contact dhartmann@lambdachi.org for more information.

Lambda Chi also hosts the ZAX Networking site where resumes can be posted and mentors met. Even more popular is the Lambda Chi Alpha LinkedIn group where brothers are available for career advice, networking, and job postings.

JobBound

Lambda Chi Alpha’s Joseph T Charles Mentor Leadership Program has a long standing partnership with JobBound, a nationally recognized expert in career recruitment. This partnership provides Lambda Chi brothers with two resources for new graduates as they plan their career path.

The Job Guide is an informative, light-hearted manual that helps collegians work through that not-so-delicate transition from college life to the real world — from finding a job to doing well on the job.

Part One covers topics like putting together a resume, networking, interviewing, and writing cover letters or thank-you notes. Part Two is all about how to thrive in the real world once you get a job. The Job Guide may be the best single resource to help undergraduates land their dream job and excel in the workplace.

The second resource offered is the video series by nationally recognized job search expert Brad Karsh, which provides tangible advice on students’ greatest job search concerns. Each three-minute video is packed with specific tips delivered in an easy-to-digest and engaging way. By simply clicking on the video, you receive valuable job search advice through entertaining media. The videos highlight 10 topics:

Preparing for a Career Fair

So many companies, so little time to make a lasting impression. In three minutes, students learn how to successfully navigate a career fair and make the most out of their company interactions.

Five Student Resume No No’s

We’ve all seen it! Students make the same mistakes time and time again. This interactive video warns students against the five resume red flags, and it guides them towards creating a resume that gets results.

Inside the Mind of the Interviewer

The terror-inducing, fright-provoking job interview! Students often consider an interview as a “battle of wits” with the recruiting director. Fortunately, this video debunks the myth of the evil recruiting director and shows students how to enter an interview relaxed, prepared, and confident.

Networking Your Way to a Job

Students are advised time and time again to network, yet they simply don’t do it. The main reasons are that they are intimidated, and they are not entirely sure what to do. In this power-packed video, students learn a step-by-step plan to network that strips out all the fear and uncertainty.

Answering the Salary Question

We all know that our students are priceless, but how much does a company think they are worth? One of the most difficult questions to answer is: “What are your salary expectations?” Through real interview scenarios, this video shows exactly how a student should approach the sticky salary question.

How Facebook Can Crash Your Career

What you do and say online is searchable, and it’s available to anyone worldwide. Through real-life examples, students learn how to avoid the potential pitfalls that are sinking careers across the country.

The Cover Letter: A Teaser Ad for Your Resume

A cover letter should be a teaser advertisement for the resume, so why do 95% of them say the same things? In this fast-paced lesson, students learn what’s wrong with the “typical” cover letter and how to write a short, catchy letter that works.

Answering “What Are Your Weaknesses?”

Most students dread that infamous interview question: “What are your weaknesses?” In this fun, enlightening video, students see how to avoid the “canned” answers and how to deliver an intelligent and thoughtful answer.

Making the Most Out of Your Internship

A student’s performance in an internship can greatly affect their chances of landing a full-time job. In three minutes, students get the scoop on internship success – everything from attitude and initiative to professional correspondence and appropriate attire.

Dress for Success

Perception is reality. Although students may try to fight it, the truth is that dress and appearance can go a long way towards building workplace respect. Thankfully, through this video, students discover the essentials of proper interview attire which will ensure a positive first impression.