Visit the Career Center and make an appointment with a Career Counselor. Explore possible majors and career options through career counseling and career assessments.
Ask for tutoring help if you’re having problems with a course. Don’t wait too long.
Get involved with a sport, club, or volunteer organization.
Explore part-time jobs or community service work. Even a few hours per week with help you develop new skills.
Learn about internships you might do next year.
Write a resume and a general cover letter. Have them reviewed by a Career Counselor.
Work on your computer skills. Strong computer skills are useful in every career.
Attend “Career Talk” information sessions and career workshops.
Read all emails and notices sent out by the Career Center and Internship Office.
Sophomores
Explore possible majors and career options through a career counseling appointment and career assessments. Visit the Career Center to make an appointment. Discuss major and career choices.
Develop career-related experience through jobs, volunteer work, or internships. Make an appointment to discuss your options.
Explore study abroad or special semesters in the U.S.
Update your resume or write your first one and have it reviewed by a Career Counselor. Get help with your cover letter.
Attend “Career Talk” information sessions and career workshops. Learn more about different career possibilities.
Continue involvement with sports, clubs, or volunteer work. Learn about leadership opportunities within these organizations.
Read Career Center emails and notices and visit our website.
Juniors
Meet with a Career Counselor. Discuss your ideas about career possibilities. Develop a plan to learn more.
Apply for an internship. Ask for help in understanding how the program works and how to choose your internship.
Find part-time or summer jobs that will give you career-related skills.
Review possible graduate or professional school plans with a Career Counselor.
Acquire some level of leadership experience through clubs or activities.
Begin to network with alumni, friends, and family.
Read Career Center emails and notices and visit our website.
Learn about entrance exams needed for graduate or professional school. Plan when you will take these.
Continue to attend “Career Talk” information sessions and career workshops.
Seniors
Go to the Career Center to get your “Career Decisions” Senior Handbook.
Explore career choices through career counseling.
Review graduate/professional school plans with a career counselor or graduate school advisor.
Prepare for and register to take graduate/professional school entrance exams.
Update your resume and cover letter and have them reviewed by a career counselor.
Continue involvement in clubs and organizations. Seek leadership opportunities when possible.
Attend career workshops, employer information sessions, and networking events.
Participate in the Career Center Interview Program.
Develop a networking plan.
Read all emails and notices sent by the Career Center.
