Are you on target?
Not sure where you are in your academic career and where to go from here? Career Services can help you design your own timetable according to your future plans and aspirations. Schedule an appointment to see a career counselor. But in the meantime, here is a list of things you can start thinking about.
…as a freshman
- Visit Career Services in KT 109 and meet the staff
- Identify your interests, skills, and values.
- Join the Undelcared Student listserv and receive valuable advising and career information, including career events on campus.
- Take a variety of General Education classes to see what’s “out there”.
- Develop short and long-range academic and career goals.
- Read these tips for major exploration
- Explore a variety of majors with Career Services and faculty.
- Explore interesting careers online and with Career Services.
- Attend academic workshops (study skills, test taking skills, learning styles, etc.) presented by Career Services.
- Identify campus organizations, activities, and projects you’d like to be involved in.
…as a sophomore
- Choose a major consistent with your self-assessment and exploration.
- Continue career exploration related to your area of study and interests.
- Begin to develop your resume and meet with a career counselor for a resume critique.
- Get involved in career-related activities such as internships, co-ops, student organizations, volunteer experiences, and part-time or summer employment.
- Discuss your career and educational plans with counselors, academic advisors, and employers.
- Register for JobZone, our resume database for internships and full-time degreed positions.
- Build relationships with faculty and instructors.
- Take Career Planning (Educ X210) to learn about career and major choices, and how to conduct a job/internship search.
…as a junior
- Identify your options after graduation. Graduate school? Employment?
- Explore your career interests in depth.
- Update your resume.
- Attend informational seminars, career fairs, and grad school activities.
- Establish contacts in the business or professional world or with grad schools.
- Obtain career-related experience such as internships, co-ops, or volunteer positions.
- Take Career Planning (Educ X210) to learn about career and major choices, and how to conduct a job/internship search.
- Register for JobZone.
- Take graduate or professional school exams.
…as a senior
- Begin the job search process 6-8 months prior to graduation.
- Identify and utilize the skills and abilities you have developed throughout college.
- Finalize your resume.
- Register for JobZone.
- Schedule a mock interview with Career Services.
- Meet with a career counselor regarding the job search, interviewing, and/or graduate school.
- Participate in campus interviews and attend career fairs.
- Obtain firsthand occupational and industry-related information from personal and professional contacts.
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