Year by Year Plan

PLAN FOR CAREER SUCCESS

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

• 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.
• Visit the Career Center website.
  

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.
• Attend Career Fairs