4 Year Career Development Plan
By End of Freshman Year
Developmental Goals
Students identify interest in major areas of study
Students assess possible career interests
Strategies
1. Students meet with Academic Advisor/Career Advisor to discuss major areas of study interests
2. Students complete TypeFocus career assessment program on line
3. Students read “What Can I Do with a Major In...” on CDC website
4. Students meet the Career Advisor to review assessment results and discuss possible majors and careers
By End of Sophomore Year
Developmental Goals
Students solidify major areas of study
Students solidify career interests
Strategies
1. Students meet with academic advisor to solidify major areas of interest
2. Students access and read Career Insider (aka Vault) on-line career library on CDC website
3. Students attend CDC career panels and job fairs related to their careers of interest
4. Student research internship opportunities
By End of Junior Year
Developmental Goals
Students plan for academic major completion
Students acquire job seeking skills
Students plan for graduate school (if desired)
Strategies
1. Students meet the Academic Advisor to ensure academic plan progress
2. If planning to attend graduate school, students research and discuss with Academic Advisor/Career Advisor graduate school interests
3. Students work with Career Advisor and faculty to develop internship experience
4. Students attend developmental workshops for resume writing and interviewing techniques
By End of Senior Year
Developmental Goals
Students apply to graduate school (if desired)
Students prepare for job market
Strategies
1. Meet with Academic Advisor and CDC advisor to discuss post-graduation plans
2. If planning to attend graduate school, students register for appropriate graduate school exams e.g. GRE, LSAT, GMAT (if desired) and submit applications
3. If planning a career, students a) create resume & review with faculty and Career Advisor, b) sign-up for on-campus recruitment opportunities, c) attend career fairs & networking events, d) utilize on-line job search engines on CDC website
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with your Career Development Center
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=141669842174
Please use e-Recruiting (Experience) to look for job opportunites and internships. Once you are logged in you can see the 'weekly jobs list' updated every Monday. Use the 'for students' link at the top menu bar of this page and then click on 'experience' on the right menu bar. GOOD LUCK!!!!!
TypeFocus
The Career Resource Center has subscribed to TypeFocus, a career assessment evaluation tool. This program assesses personality type and generates three customized reports, which help people understand themselves better so they can choose more effective career strategies. Each user sets up his/her own username and password, which guarantees confidentiality. Click here to begin! For some more information, go to our Career Planning section.
