Climb to Your Career in Four Years

Friday, August 29th, 2008 - 10:24 am

Where will you be in four years? Will you be ready to join the work force?
Maybe you have your future planned: you know what you want to be after graduation and you have an idea of how to get there. Or, maybe you aren’t even sure what you want to major in-never-mind know what kind of career you want to have after college.

No matter where you stand on your future-decided or unsure-if you’re planning to graduate in four years and find your spot in the work force, you should start taking steps now to reach your goals. It’s never too early (or too late) to start, however the earlier you start, the easier it will be to prepare!

The first thing you should do is develop the habit of stopping by the career services office on a regular basis. You need to check in a few times during your freshman year, more often during your sophomore year, frequently during your junior year, and weekly during your senior year.
Here is a timeline to guide your progress:

Every fall ..                                                                                                

• Make an appointment to talk with a professional from the Office of Career Services.
• Check your career center’s web site for a calendar of dates and times of career development and job-search workshops and seminars, career and job fairs, and company information sessions.
• Update your resume and have it critiqued and proofread.
• Join professional associations and become an active member to build a network of colleagues in your field.  Find a student version of your professional association and take leadership roles.
• Subscribe to and read professional journals in your chosen field.

 

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