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Steps For Planning

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Senior Year

Write a Resume

  • Attend a resume writing workshop
  • View online resume tutorials
  • Tailor your resume to the type of position you are seeking
  • Have a clear objective
  • Detail your relevant skills and experience
  • Make your resume computer friendly
  • Make an appointment to get your resume critiqued

Register With Career Services 9 Months Prior to Graduation 
  • Understand and follow interviewing procedure
  • Go by the office at least twice a month
  • Be sure to attend Job Fairs, Interview Days, and Company Presentation

Prepare For Interviews 
  • Attend an interview workshop
  • View online tutorials on informational interviews and job interviews
  • Research typical questions you might be asked
  • Prepare effective question to ask the interviewer
  • Ask faculty, administrators and past employers if the will serve as references

Target Employers 
  • Attend a job search workshop
  • Identify typical entry level jobs
  • Tailor your resume to the type of position you are seeking
  • Start a list of targeted companies by using the Career Resource Library
  • Conduct your self-directed job search by focusing on networking contacts
  • Use the internet to apply directly to companies on-line
  • Register with on-line job listing sites

Graduate or Professional School Option 
  • Take graduate or professional school entrance exams in fall
  • Prepare thoroughly for entrance exams
  • Talk with representatives at the Graduate and Professional School Day
  • Seek advice from faculty, administrators,and people employed in the field
  • Find out deadlines for applying for admission, financial aid, etc.
  • Tailor your resume to the graduate school program with which you are applying
  • Talk with faculty, administrators and past employers to identify references