Four Year Plan
College to Career
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Freshman Year
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Advanced: Have your resume reviewed and/or activate your account
Sophomore Year
Advanced: Attain specific career-related experience through shadowing, interning,
or working with an organization in your preferred field
Junior Year
- Continue to update your resume with recent work experiences and activities
- Join a related to your major
- Schedule a mock interview with the Career Development Staff
- Complete an internship or a career-related part-time job
- Participate in Career Development events.
- Seek networking opportunities with local professionals in your field of interest
- Continue to build relationships and communicate professionally with faculty and staff
- Consider and apply for mentorship options such as the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Mentorship Program
- Contemplate how you currently implement the NACE Core Competencies in class, work,
and interacting with professionals and peers
Advanced: Research Graduate School admissions process, if necessary, to reach your career goals
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Senior Year
- Make sure all applications and necessary documents are turned in on time for graduation
and graduate school
- Begin applying for full-time jobs at least 8-10 months before graduation
- Participate in Career Development events.
- Activate and update your account to expand your professional network. Create a LinkedIn account to grow your
online presence and connect with professionals in your field
- Continue to update your resume with specific cover letters related to each job and
company
- Identify professionals willing to serve as a reference and maintain your professional
relationships with them
- Continue to identify full-time employment opportunities with faculty, Career Development, company websites, and your own personal network
- Schedule a mock interview with the Career Development staff
- Become a member of the as a new alumna upon your graduation
Advanced: Demonstrate the applicable NACE Core Competencies to your chosen career. Mindfully display these requisite abilities on a daily basis.