First Year – Assess and Explore
¨ Visit us to take a career interest assessment
¨ Explore majors and careers that reflect your interests:
Conduct Informational Interviews
Visit Academic and Career Services to meet with an advisor
¨ Clarify interests/values with a variety of classes, clubs, part-time jobs, or community service
¨ Begin your résumé / portfolio file; keep documentation of all accomplishments
Second Year – Assess and Plan
¨ Re-evaluate skills, interests, values
¨ Continue career research (on-line, workshops, informational interviews, visit a career advisor)
¨ Develop short- and long-term educational goals
¨ Develop relationships with faculty and career advisors
¨ Assume leadership positions in student organizations
¨ Volunteer or find a summer job / internship that is related to a career choice.
Third Year –Refine and Analyze Career Decisions
¨ Relate skills, interests, values to 2 or 3 careers.
¨ Assess and refine career goals
¨ Develop a professional résumé
¨ Network with professionals in your area of interest
¨ Obtain a career-related internship
¨ Explore post-graduation options: graduate study, employment, community service, etc.
¨ Attend Career Fairs – on-campus and others
Fourth Year – Realize Your Goals
¨ Consult a career advisor to develop a job search strategy
¨ Utilize both the hidden and visible job markets
¨ Have your résumé critiqued by a career advisor
¨ Intensify networking; attend events hosted by your department or by Academic & Career Services
¨ Research companies and / or graduate schools
¨ Register for loperCAREERS*
¨ Schedule a practice interview with a career advisor
¨ Establish a LinkedIn* account to help you build and organize your network of connections
¨ Ask faculty and internship supervisors to serve as references
¨ Participate in career fairs and on-campus interviews
*Visit Academic and Career Services for more information