Job Outlook for College Grads and MBA Students Improving
By Trish Freshwater, Senior Communications Manager

Now that the graduation parties are coming to an end, many college grads are vying for their first job – and the outlook is improving. According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, three out of four companies plan to hire recent college graduates and 23 percent plan to hire more college grads than they did last year.

The demand for these enthusiastic young leaders is increasing as companies recognize the importance of preparing for future leadership now by hiring top college talent. This is especially true at Sodexo, where we have an active college recruitment program. Read more»

Patient-Centered Care: From Theory to Reality
By Darla Mayse, CIR, CDR, Recruitment Marketing Specialist

How would you like to be able to improve hospital patient satisfaction by providing made-to-order meals or, upon discharge, help patients obtain products and information that promote healing?

Patient care and needs have evolved over the years, and Sodexo works every day to provide quality of life services to hospital patients and their families through innovative programs such as At Your Request Room Service Dining® and Re:sourxe by Sodexo. Both are designed to make a patient’s stay in the hospital as comfortable as possible. Read more»

Sodexo Named a 2011 Best Company for Multicultural Women by Working Mother Magazine
By Tami Carter-McNulty, Senior Recruiter

Sodexo employee Setoria Key, pictured with her daughter Troi (left).

With diversity and inclusion at the heart of Sodexo’s culture, the company strives to attract a highly talented workforce. For the third consecutive year in a row, Sodexo was named by Working Mother Magazine on their list of Best Companies for Multicultural Women.

Setoria Key, Program Specialist for Sodexo’s Talent Acquisition Group, was recently profiled in Working Mother Magazine in their article about Sodexo’s selection. Key has not only been able to grow her career at Sodexo, but she has also been instrumental in developing the careers of others by helping with the launch of the company’s mentoring program aimed at administrative staff. Read more»

• Sodexo Pledges $150,000 for CIA Scholarships and Creates Externship
• Sodexo-operated Mess Hall at 29 Palms Wins Top USMC Honors
• Sodexo’s Feeding Our Future® Program to Provide 400,000 Nutritious Summer Meals to Children in 24 U.S. Cities
• Sodexo Chef Jason Murchison Wins Recipes for a Better Tomorrow Culinary Competition at James Beard House
  

Navigating Your Career: Let Us Answer Your Questions!

Finding your way around the job market can be tough in today’s economy. And, understanding what recruiters are looking for in candidates can sometimes be confusing. So, we want to know about your experiences and hear your questions. Post your questions here and we’ll try to answer them all in an upcoming issue of Career Connections! Thanks for your input! (Poll closes on Friday, Aug. 5, 2011.)

Guiding Steps to Your Career: Jump-Start Your Career with an Internship
By Jennifer Heth and Karen Graham, Senior Recruiters

William Chavez Ayala is working on his second Sodexo internship.

Did you know that internships are an ideal opportunity to obtain hands-on work experience? Many internships offer a paid position with a focus on your specific course of study at school, area of interest upon graduation, or your new career direction.

With the skills obtained from an internship, you are in the best position to apply for varied career opportunities. Many companies are not only seeking experienced workers, but college hires who show potential and are proactive in their career development. Read more»

Sodexo Job Alerts Bring the Jobs to You

Want to be among the first to know about job opportunities at Sodexo? Create a profile on our Career Center and set up job alert agents! It’s easy to do. Just watch this video to learn more about how you can have jobs that match your interests land in your e-mail inbox.

Choosing a Career at Sodexo Leads to Lifelong Learning
By Trish Freshwater, Senior Communications Manager

At Sodexo, we value our employees and want to see them succeed in their careers. This value is so important that we offer a number of ways for employees to increase their knowledge and develop their careers. Here are just a few of our offerings to employees:

• The Sodexo Degree Program is a partnership with accredited universities that allows Sodexo employees the opportunity to acquire their degree with online or instructor-led academic credit. Take your pick from Rose State College, Strayer University, Post University and Capella University. Read more»