FIRST YEAR STUDENTS: EXPLORATION
Visit the Career
Resources Library (room 217) and ask for assistance
in using these
items
Make the most of each
and every course - be educated, not merely trained
Talk with a career
counselor about your major/occupation choices,
whether or not
you have chosen a direction*
Browse the Career
Resource Library resources
Learn about the tasks,
skills, requirements, and benefits of an occupation
Attend a campus cultural
event
See the Dept. of Labor -
Aberdeen (Student Center Info. Desk,
10am-2pm Wednesdays, plus
Tuesdays in Sept.) for
part-time opportunities
Explore possible summer
jobs in your chosen occupation
Enroll in a challenging
course - stretch your mind
Make friends with
people different from yourself
Assess your interests,
skills, values, and temperament with a counselor *
Introduce yourself to
someone
Talk with your academic
advisor about your major(s)**
Learn which jobs relate
to which majors**
Join a campus club or
group, for fun or professional development
Learn to do
informational interviews with professionals in your field*
Shadow a professional
in a field of interest*
Attend a campus social
event
Enroll in/join a
Learning Community
Enroll in the spring
Career Exploration IDL class, 1 credit
Find out what personal
qualities employers look for in new employees
Volunteer - see the
Volunteer Service Clearinghouse in Student Center 234
Develop your leadership
skills through clubs, classes, and workshops
Look into Student
Association, Peer Helpers, or Residence Life positions
Pick up a copy of Black
Collegian in the Student Center
Investigate
students.gov web site
Protect your credit,
driving, and legal records
Protect your image
on-line (Facebook, MySpace, etc.)
* See the Career Development & Placement Center
** See above or your department for details