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Connecting to Career - Senior Year
- Update your resume.
Keep your resume current at all times. Add internship and other work experiences.
Have your resume critiqued by a Career Advisor for suggestions.
- Pursue leadership roles in your student organizations/clubs.
Use this to enhance your "marketability" to employers.
- Attend Career Services workshops.
Get information on resumes, interviewing, job search strategies, dining etiquette,
and more!
- Sharpen your interviewing skills through a Mock Interview.
Practice your interviewing skills with a Career Counselor. Get valuable suggestions
and feedback.
- Research organizations and jobs.
Use the internet and your HANDSHAKE account to gather information about your target
jobs and employers. Be informed to make better decisions.
- Connect with employers at Career Fairs.
A must for seniors!! Excellent opportunity to network with employers and find full
time employment.
- Log into HANDSHAKE
Don't wait!! Log in now and post your resume for immediate resume referrals to employers.
Also gain access to thousands of full time jobs, employer/industry information, on-campus
interviews & more!
- Network with anyone who might possibly open doors for you.
Most jobs are found through networking. Make the most of the Career Services' Career
Fairs and special events. Make connections with faculty, alumni, neighbors, family
friends, etc.
- Obtain letters of recommendation.
Ask employers, faculty members, advisors, etc. for letters of recommendation. Make
sure to keep track of all past employment dates, supervisor names, etc.
- Maintain solid grades.
Don't slack off on your grades when it means the most. GPA is still very important
to employers looking for dedicated, hard-working candidates.
- Graduate with a job offer!! Congratulations!