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For Students: Career Planning - The Four-Year Plan

FRESHMAN YEAR
CAREER	ACADEMICS
*Explore Career Ideas* Obtain work experience in several areas Participate in on-campus work-study Talk with parents, friends, professors Take Career Interest surveys Identify the following: Interest Skills and abilities Career values Personality style Attend Community Involvement Fair Browse Resources in Career Services Center Develop Intentional Plan	Explore the University Read Schreiner Catalog Take IDST 1101-Freshman Seminar Get academic advising Attend Majors Day Meet many professors Explore core curriculum Explore summer school Meet Peer tutors in Fasken Learning Center
SOPHOMORE YEAR
CAREER	ACADEMICS
Collect More Information Browse the resources in the Career Center Talk with professionals in several careers Make short-term goals Participate in Community Internship Program Look for summer internship Volunteer to “shadow” a professional Establish contact with a community or alumni mentor Register with the Career Services Office	Gain Specific Information Seek academic advice Develop closer relationships with professors Focus on good GPA Choose a major and sign a degree plan Talk with people in your major Study abroad Join an academic club
JUNIOR YEAR
CAREER	ACADEMICS
Increase Experience Find internships Make a tentative decision about career Attend Career Services Workshops Continue Informational Interviews Browse the resources in the Career Center Attend employer information sessions Develop general awareness of career options Become familiar with work settings and job descriptions Take a leadership role in a club or organization Write your resume	Make Initial Choices Choose electives Focus on major courses Relate your academics to future work plans Attend workshops that relate to major Develop academic mentor Research graduate programs Attend graduate school workshop Become a tutor
SENIOR YEAR
CAREER	ACADEMICS
First Career Choice Refine your resume Participate in Career Services Workshops Schedule interview in Career Services Register for Career Services e-mail updates Establish life goals Research potential employers Attend employer information sessions Develop contact list Interview for jobs Browse the resources in the Career Center Information survey for specific job information Develop budget for first job Check on-line job listings & employer information in the Career Center Attend job fairs Attend etiquette dinner	Long Term Decisions Complete graduate school applications Participate in senior capstone experience Develop independent study Work on an academic project with professor Explore lifelong learning Interests

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