THIRD YEAR: GAIN EXPERIENCE
Research and explore
your choice of possible graduate programs and schools*
Prepare for the
appropriate graduate school entrance exam
Shadow in another work
setting*
Enroll in the IDL course
for job/graduate school search spring semester
Prepare or update your
traditional résumé (attend a workshop)*
Attend an interviewing
skills workshop*
Have your résumé
critiqued by staff**
Apply for an internship
in your field or major**
Prepare a résumé for
on-line or email transmissions (attend a workshop)*
Talk with faculty/staff
regarding your occupational plans**
Develop the habit of
networking with professionals and friends*
Attend a cultural event
on-campus, talk to someone about it
Participate in
pre-professional club activities and take a leadership role
Participate in Student
Association, Residence Life, Peer Helpers, Mentors, or
Orientation Leaders
Attend the Business,
Industry, & Government (BIG) Job Fair in February or the
Teacher Job Fair in April
Read
Black Collegian or
Diversity for good success
and employment information
Investigate
www.students.gov web site
Keep your credit,
legal, and driving records clean
* See the Career Development & Placement Center
** See above or your department for details