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Four Year Career Curriculum Guide

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First Year

Fall Semester

• Enroll in core courses and take U1000 and/or U1050
• Meet with career counselor (walk-in) to establish needs
• Develop professional resume
• Register with Tiger Recruiting Link (TRL)
• Attend Part-Time Job Fair and other career events
• Research organizations and attend O*Days
• Join at least one social and/or service club/organization
• Update social networking sites to private and maintain professional behavior

Spring Semester

• Schedule an appointment with career counselor to plan for summer and sophomore year
• Make an appointment with faculty member in major of interest to build network
• Meet with an academic or organization advisor
• Proactively meet peers to build interpersonal skills
• Attend Internship & Summer Job Fair

Electives

• Use InterviewStream to practice interview skills
• Take FOCUS to gain more personal insight and career direction

 

Second Year

Fall Semester

• Enroll in career planning course (COUN 1000)
• Take Type Focus Assessments and Strong InterestInventory to further identify values, interests and goals
• Schedule appointment with career counselor to discuss career questions and to develop a career plan
• Continue to be active in extracurricular activities and to develop interpersonal skills
• Join a career related and/or leadership development club
• Be mindful of your finances, creating a budget and avoiding debt

Spring Semester

• Research specific careers and required qualifications: Candid Career Informational Videos, Occupational Outlook Handbook, O*Net
• Investigate the employment outlook for your options
• Attend career days and career seminars
• Check into and participate in co-ops or internships

Elective

• Get a job or internship related to field of interest
• Schedule mock interview to prepare for job and oncampus leadership position interviews

 

Third Year

Fall Semester

• Review academic plan as relates to career options
• Enroll in electives that will make you more competitive for the world of work
• Get a part-time job or internship in related field
• Research career options in relation to your interests, skills, values and goals
• Attend career fairs and job search seminars

Spring Semester

• Conduct information interviews to network and gather information
• Attend career fairs and job search seminars
• Make employment/graduate school choices
• Continue to seek advice from faculty, advisors, and counselors

Elective

• Compile self-evaluation and qualifications
• Build professional wardrobe

 

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

• Complete course requirements for major
• Discuss career choice with academic advisor and/or career counselor
• Maintain contact with faculty and administrators
• Continue relevant work experience
• Join professional organization
• Attend career fairs and job search seminars

Spring Semester

• Schedule a mock interview
• Research specific information about employers
• Attend career fairs and job search seminars
• Update resume, have it reviewed and reload it into TRL
• Participate in on- and off-campus interviews
• Follow-up on job vacancy announcements
• Make career decision and prepare for employment

Electives

• Send resumes and inquiry letters to target employers
• Evaluate career employment options

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: Apr. 4, 2012