Four-Year Plan

Start your journey with a strong foundation of curiosity. Explore your interests, majors, and career possibilities while learning as much as you can and growing your confidence. 

Milestones to Achieve:

✅Activate Handshake

✅Complete career assessments and Focus2 assessments

✅Explore careers with Basta on Seekr

✅Create your first resume and LinkedIn profile  

✅Attend career fairs  

✅Join student organizations 

✅Identify a summer plan  

Career Center Support:

✅Career and major exploration  

✅Resume reviews  

✅Handshake and resource orientations

Continue to build upon your skills and confidence and make intentional goals to gain internship experience. Hone your interests and learn the basics of networking and presenting yourself professionally. 

Milestones to Achieve:

✅Refine resume and LinkedIn profile  

✅Apply for internships, programs, and professional development opportunities to obtain hands-on experience 

✅Learn the networking essentials  

✅Attend employer events  

✅Conduct informational interviews and gain interview experience

Career Center Support:

✅Internship search support  

✅Guidance in creating your elevator pitch 

✅Networking support  

✅Resume and LinkedIn reviews  

Take the skills you have been building and apply them in the real world. Get experience with internships, co-ops, or fellowships and see clarity with your career direction. 

Milestones to Achieve:

✅Continue applying for internships  

✅Gain internship, co-op, research, and/or field experience  

✅Request and secure professional references  

✅Clarify career direction

✅Attend advanced career fairs  

✅Apply early for graduate programs (if applicable)  

Career Center Support:

✅Mock interview practice  

✅Career path and graduate school planning  

✅Application material reviews  

Take the experience, skills, and information you have gained to transform from a student into a professional. Use your confidence to boost your career journey and launch into the working world. 

Milestones to Achieve:

✅Submit job and/or graduate school applications  

✅Track applications and conduct appropriate follow-up 

✅Attend final recruiting events  

✅Find success in the interview process

✅Prepare for transition to career 

✅Complete first destination survey (Graduates will receive further info via email)

Career Center Support:

✅Job search strategy and job offer review 

✅Salary and negotiation guidance  

✅Preparation for transition to workforce  

Continue to grow professionally, take on leadership roles, and give back to your community. Continue to sustain and build your network through alumni events and services. 

Milestones to Achieve:

✅Transition successfully to career or graduate school

✅Continue growing professionally  

✅Participate in active alumni engagement  

✅Mentor students  

✅Continue learning and upskilling  

Career Center Support:

✅Alumni career coaching  

✅Career transition support  

✅Career advancement support