Navigating your way from college to a good job may seem daunting, but we can help you demystify the journey.
We’ll support you in figuring out who you are and what work suits you; the classes, programs and experiences to prepare you; and how to apply for jobs and graduate school.
Gain Experience
Finding meaningful work that allows you to express your passions, interests, skills and values doesn’t usually happen in a single moment. We can get you on track with planning and getting the real-world experiences that are essential to your future success.
Plan for Career Success
First Year Students
- Visit the Center for Internships and Career Development. Make an appointment with a career counselor to explore possible majors and career options through career counseling and career assessments.
- If you are having problems with a course, ask for tutoring help.
- 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.
- Visit the Center for Internships and Career Development to learn about internships opportunities for next year.
- Create a resume and cover letter and have them reviewed by the Center for Internships and Career Development.
- Work on your computer skills. Strong computer skills are useful in every career.
- Attend career panels and information sessions sponsored by the Center for Internships and Career Development.
- Find out about Center for Internships and Career Development events on our bulletin boards, Twitter, Facebook and in the daily Drew Today emails.
Sophomores
- Explore possible majors and career options through a career counseling appointment and career assessments.
- 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 panels and information sessions.
- Continue involvement with sports, clubs, or volunteer work. Learn about leadership opportunities within these organizations.
- Find out about Center for Internships and Career Development events on 0ur bulletin boards, Twitter, Facebook and in the daily Drew Today emails.
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.
- Learn about entrance exams needed for graduate or professional school. Plan when you will take these.
- Continue to attend career panels and information sessions.
- Find out about Center for Internships and Career Development events on our bulletin boards, Twitter, Facebook and in the daily Drew Today emails.
Seniors
- 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 employer on-campus interviews.
- Develop a networking plan.
- Read all emails and notices sent by the Center for Internships and Career Development.
- Attend career fairs.
- Find out about Center for Internships and Career Development events on our bulletin boards, Twitter, Facebook and in the daily Drew Today emails.
Access Career Resources
Landing your first job out of college takes more—a lot more—than good internships and academic skills. We offer advising, job search tools, career fairs, workshops and more to help you find good jobs and then present yourself in the best possible way to get the interview and present yourself in the best possible way.
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