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STAGE ONE: Self-Assess
STAGE TWO: Explore
STAGE THREE: Experience
STAGE FOUR: Transition
Printable Career Plan (PDF)
STAGE ONE: Self-Assess
Activate Handshake account through Career Services
Explore majors and career options through assessments such as MyMajors and Focus 2
Connect with Career Services to learn about NACE and the 8 core career readiness competencies
Begin building professional resume with the assistance of a Career Counselor
Connect with Career Services to discover job shadowing opportunities in your job area of interest
Create a Linkedin profiles with a professional head-shot offered in Career Services and monitor social media accounts for appropriate content
Join an organization or club on campus to network and develop leadership skills
STAGE TWO: Explore
Declare major/field of study or continue exploring options with your Academic Advisor or Career Counselor
Continue to seek and participate in professional development opportunities such as workshops, webinars and other on-campus activities
Take part in experiential learning opportunities such as informational interviews and workshops
Continue to monitor social media accounts as well as update Linkedin profile with professional accomplishments such as experiential learning
Build professional network by developing relationships with professors, recent graduates and professionals in your field of interest
Utilize Handshake to review on-campus interviews and internship/job postings
STAGE THREE: Experience
Review and evaluate career goals with a Career Counselor
Continue updating professional documents and Linkedin profile, as well as have them reviewed
Begin building professional wardrobe and complete a mock interview with Career Services
Join and participate in a professional association; consider attending a conference
Consider activity participating in a for-credit or non-credit internship
Attend an on-campus career fair and network with employers; inquire about internship/job opportunities, as well as graduate programs if interested
If applicable, research requirements for grad school application including necessary documents and entrance exams
Utilize Handshake to review on-campus interviews and internship/job postings
STAGE FOUR: Transition
Complete an internship
Meet with Academic Advisor to confirm progress toward degree completion and graduation
Continue to update Linkedin profile with professional accomplishments and monitor other social media accounts
Ask three people to serve as references; remember to give them a copy of your resume so they are familiar with your skills and qualifications
Update resume and Handshake account; review on-campus interviews and job postings
Attend an on-campus career fair prepared to hand out resumes and meet recruiters ready to hire OR discuss graduate program requirements
Apply to graduate school and take the required exams OR complete job applications. Start early! Do not wait until after graduation to apply for jobs.
Follow up with Career Services and complete the graduate Outcomes Survey to share your success!
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