Employment Guide

Career Readiness

Career Development Stages

PREPARE YOURSELF

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Continue to explore career options. Job shadow and/or conduct informational interviews with professionals in a career field of interest. Take an active role in a student organization to develop your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. A end career related events on campus. Develop your 30-second commercial, and try it out at the Career Conferences. Create a strong, online professional image using LinkedIn . Explore options for global experiences: study a foreign language, study abroad, investigate Co-op or internship abroad identified through GoinGlobal. Meet with your ProgramDirector or other faculty to discuss career options with your major. Enhance your resume writing skills using Jobscan to customize toward a position. Begin to define educational goals and research colleges with Petersons.com GRADUATE SCHOOL BOUND: USE THIS STAGE TO STRATEGIZE AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE YOUR RESUME.

THE EMPHASIS IN THIS STAGE IS ON CAREER EXPLORATION AND RESUME WRITING.

A end Career Services events such as: Career Conferences, expos, and employer presentations to explore possible career opportunities. Get involved and begin networking. Join campus clubs/organizations related to your major. Volunteer in the community or get a part time job. Learn about the Co-op and Internship Programby visiting the Career Services o ice and/or website. Activate your Handshake account to begin learning about opportunities and accessing additional resources. ReviewAnnual Co-op and Employment reports for salary and employment information on your major. Explore and research careers utilizing an online resource such as O*NET Online.

Use the Employment Guide and online resources to develop your resume.

SUCCESS STEP:

Meet with your Career Counselor to update and polish your resume as well as gain information on interviewing and searching for Co-ops and internships. SUCCESS STEP:

Meet with your Career Counselor to discuss career options within your major and learn the basics of resume writing.

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