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Learn

• Use the Career Development Center as often as possible to help you achieve your goals
• Continue conversations with faculty, advisor, coaches, or others about your career goals/plans

Prepare & Engage

• Continue to set goals and work towards achieving them
• Complete at least one type of Experiential Learning Opportunity
  • Internship or summer job in alignment with major
  • Study abroad
  • Volunteer Work
  • Shadow hours, Clinical Experience, Field Work
  • Mentoring/Student Teaching
  • Research
• Take on leadership roles in athletics/clubs/organizations
• Apply for & secure student employment
• Practice your Interviewing skills/mock interviews
• Participate Professional Development Courses/Programs offered by Major
• Attend an in person or virtual Job, Internship and Graduate School Fair
• Monitor your social media presence

Future Employment

• Research specific jobs/companies that you would like to work for
• Update resume for all work, internship, and campus experiences
• Update cover letter

Graduate School

• Modify resume into CV & Draft Personal Statement
• Research graduate schools and application timelines
• Prepare for & take Graduate School Exams
• Research scholarship/fellowship/assistantship opportunities

Network

• Deepen connections and develop new alumni connections on Thiel Connect and LinkedIn
• Ask for and receive recommendation letters/references
• Attend Homecoming Career Conversation Panels & other alumni events
• Meet with on campus recruiters