4-Year Career Plan

Begin your college career by establishing a "Plan of Action". Follow these suggestions for each year of your college experience and you will be amazed at what you can accomplish in a short period of time!


Freshman Year:

Self Assessment, Questioning, and Career Planning Activities

Consider the following four key questions:

  • What do I want to do?
  • What am I able to do with my skills and abilities?
  • What can I do now to help me get the job I want after graduation?
  • What major would best fit my career goals?

If you are undecided about your major or unsure of the occupations open to you with your major, enroll in the Career Choices and Competencies class, visit with a counselor in the Career Services office (UC 106), or use the many resources on our web pages. Begin thinking about an action plan for your short- and long-term career goals. Write them down and revise regularly at the end of each semester. Create your account on CareerLink.

Summer of your Freshman Year
  • Get a summer job to learn more about fields or industries of interest.
  • Join a campus organization or group.
  • Volunteer to test your interest areas, gain hands-on experience, and network with professionals.

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Sophomore Year:

Career Exploration and Career Activities

Consider the following key questions:

  • Do I know what my major will be?
  • Am I aware of the many career opportunities with my major?
  • What do I have to offer an employer?
  • Do I have my resume, cover letter and reference list ready?

If you are still undecided about your major or unsure of the occupations open to you with your major, enroll in Career Choices and Competencies or see a counselor in the Career Services office (UC 106). Develop a file of information about specific careers and narrow your potential career options down. Accumulate and analyze information about the world of work, industry info, corporate culture, and workforce diversity. Create your account on CareerLink and upload your resume, prepare a cover letter, and find out about the internship program in Career Services.

Summer of your Sophomore Year
  • Continue involvement in extracurricular activities.

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Junior Year:

Gain Career Experiences

Answer these career questions:

  • Should I consider an internship during my junior year?
  • Is my resume a powerful tool that gets me interviewed?
  • Am I comfortable with my interviewing skills?
  • Am I using my academic minors and concentration areas to broaden my marketability?

Create your account on CareerLink. If you read job postings, you know employers expect new graduates not only to have a degree, but also to have at least one to two years of experience – our internship program may just be the ticket! Call the office to sign up for an information session to learn all about it…deadlines, preparation, requirements, etc. In a tight job market, an internship is one of the best ways to make yourself a top, competitive candidate.

Summer of your Junior Year
  • Obtain an internship using your academic background.

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Senior Year:

Job Search Strategies/Transition to Work Activities

Now it is time to:

  • Put your job search campaign in high gear.
  • Create an account on CareerLink early in the year and preview professional positions often.
  • Schedule Interviews on Campus with as many employers as possible
  • Attend the Business and Industry Job Fairs on campus both fall and spring semesters
  • Attend the Grad Finale events – Business Etiquette and Networking for Employment Connections
  • Discuss career opportunities with faculty, counselors, friends, and acquaintances
  • Practice your interviewing skills using The Perfect Interview program free and accessible on your CareerLink account.
  • If still unsure of your interview skills, see Career Services (UC 106) for a mock interview.
  • Accept the job that best fits your career and professional needs
  • Begin researching the transition from college to the working world, learn corporate culture and be ready to succeed!
  • Create your IU Alumni Association account for access to the
    IU Alumni Job Board for access to hundreds of local and national degreed positions.  Upon graduation you will have FREE membership for one year.

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Student
Employer

Students MUST create an account to gain access to part-time, full-time, work study, internship, and professional job postings.

Note: Employers, please click on the Employer tab to login to post jobs.

Employers MUST create an account to gain access to post jobs.

Note: Students, please click on the Student tab to login to view job postings.

Need Help Deciding Your Major?

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Internship Fast Facts

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  • 180 students participated in Internships during the 2007-2008 Academic Year
  • 143 of 180 or 79% internships were paid positions
  • 67% of the interns were offered a position at the conclusion of the internship
  • 82% of the student interns received academic credit for their internship
  • $12.25 average rate of pay for an internship

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