Students

At Career Services:

• Schedule an appointment in Career Services to explore your interests, skills, and personality by taking free career assessments. 
• Utilize the Career Services' website to research career paths and majors, including the What Can I Do with a Major In guides. 
• Complete your profile in Handshake to access on-campus, part-time, volunteer, and internship postings. 
• Create a professional resume and cover letter and have it critiqued by Career Services. Consider attending the My First Resume event if you do not have a resume.
• Meet with a Career Counselor to get started on developing your career exploration action plan.

On-Campus:

• Pick at least one student organization or activity to build connections to the campus and community. 
• Discuss your career options and academic plans with your academic advisor.  
• Take courses you enjoy that will help you decide if your major is a good fit.

Events to Attend: 

• Attend the Career Fair to interact with professionals in a wide variety of fields.    
• Participate in the Study Abroad Fair.       

At Career Services:

• Research companies and internship opportunities in the fields in which you are most interested. 
• Meet with Career Services to discuss informational interviewing and job shadowing to learn more about particular careers.
• Begin developing your professional LinkedIn profile.

On-Campus:

• Strengthen your campus involvement by participating in the Falcon 5 program.  
• Consider studying abroad to increase your global and international awareness. 
• Take an active role in one of the organizations you joined. 
• Seek a mentor by building relationships with professors, advisors, campus staff, and professionals in your field. 
• Speak with faculty members about research opportunities within your major.

Events to Attend:

• Review the list of events hosted by Career Services and attend events that allow you to begin networking with employers of interest. 

Off-Campus:

• Volunteer with local organizations to gain a better understanding of your field.

At Career Services:

• Create a LinkedIn profile to connect with professionals and alumni in your field of interest. 
• Utilize Career Services' website and Handshake to locate job and internship opportunities.  
• Schedule an appointment with Career Services to update your resume, cover letter and professional references.
• Investigate graduate school opportunities and entrance requirements.
• Learn more about interviewing strategies and practice interviewing.

On-Campus:

• Seek opportunities to conduct research with faculty members.
• Explore leadership opportunities within student organizations.

Events to Attend:

• Attend on and off campus Career Fairs to learn about internship and professional positions.
• Review the list of events hosted by Career Services and attend events that allow you to continue networking with employers of interest. 

Off-Campus:

• Complete an internship.

At Career Services:

• Update your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile and seek feedback from Career Services and professionals in your field.
• Finalize your graduate school selection by having your statement of purpose critiqued, and begin obtaining letters of recommendation. Review Career Services information regarding Graduate School Prep. 
• Meet with a Career Counselor to learn how to accept and decline job offers as well as negotiate salary.
• Review the Career Services' website for job search and interviewing information.

Events to Attend:

• Review the list of events hosted by Career Services and attend events that allow you to make key connections with employers of interest. 
• Attend the Career Fair both semesters to actively engage with employers and begin applying for professional positions.

Next Steps:

• Continue accessing Handshake to view job postings.
• Additionally, upload your resume so you can be referred to employers for jobs in your field.  
• Follow-up with networking contacts you have established to uncover job and internship opportunities.