First Year

• Clarify who you are and what you want through personal reflection and self-assessment
• Meet with your academic advisor to come up with courses that meet your needs based on your interests and goals
• Get a list of majors and minors and determine which ones interest you
• Ask professors, counselors, advisors, family and friends about their experiences in college and what paths they took when deciding on a career
• Research majors and careers on the Internet and in the Career Services library
• Get involved with clubs and organizations that interest you and match your career goals
• Begin identifying career options for your area of study
• Gather information from resources and interviews
• Begin building marketable leadership skills
• Seek out career-related work experience

Second Year

• Add skills through activities and work
• Research employment opportunities to pursue after graduation
• Establish and initiate a job search plan
• Fine tune résumés and contact employers
• Prepare and practice interviewing skills
• Investigate and use on-campus recruiting services