Freshman Year

• Visit the Peer Career Website to begin exploring majors and related career paths.
• Identify personal interests, abilities and values by visiting the Peer Career Center.
• Attend the Majors Fair during fall semester.
• Visit faculty and departments to learn more about majors.
• Meet regularly with your academic advisor to discuss academic needs. Academic Advising Website
• Make good grades!
• Join a campus club or organization. Center for Student Involvement and Leadership Website
• Visit the Student Employment Website to learn about part time, summer, and temporary jobs.
• Visit the ACT Office Website to learn more about volunteer opportunities: 

 
Sophomore Year

• Set aside time early each semester to visit your academic advisor. Academic Advising Website
• Continue to visit the Peer Career Center to learn about yourself and explore possible majors and occupations.
• Conduct a job shadowing experience and informational interviews.
• Begin writing a resume.
• Look for every opportunity to gain experience!
• Search for internship opportunities.
• Volunteer!
• Join another club/organization and take on a leadership role.
• Get a part time/summer job! Student Employment Website
• Get to know your professors.
• Attend the Internship and Volunteer Fair 

Junior Year

• Take electives outside your major.
• Complete an internship.
• Gain skills relevant to your field of study.
• Visit your career counselor to discuss career plans and make sure you are on the right track.
• Refine your resume to include all of your college experiences.
• Join a professional organization in your field.
• Attend events sponsored by the Career Development Center.
• Complete a mock interview.
• Sign in to Career Gear with your appalnet credentials and upload your resume. What is Career Gear?

Senior Year

• Continue meeting with your career counselor in the Career Development Center.
• Use every opportunity to network with professionals. What is networking?
• Complete another mock interview.
• Consult with your academic advisor to confirm that you will meet all degree requirements.
• Continue to update your resume.
• Make a list of professional contacts you have made through internships, volunteering, professional organizations, or part time jobs.
• Seek employment by participating in career fairs, information sessions, employer panels, and on campus interviewing.
• Keep a list of professional contacts. Sample Career Network