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Begin your college career by establishing your personal career plan. Review the checklist to determine what items you will complete during each year of your college experience. This is your plan of action - each opportunity you choose will allow you to build your experience and strengthen your resume for the job search.

Download a copy of the Four Year Career Plan

Year One - Explore

Year Two - Discover

Year Three - Connect

  • Seek a leadership position(s) with a student organization.
  • Gather information on summer learning opportunities like study abroad and community projects.
  • Start narrowing your career choices by speaking with faculty, family, friends, and peers.
  • Select elective courses and minors that will enhance your goals and help you develop new skills.
  • Secure an internship and keep track of your accomplishments. Talk to the Internship Coordinator to determine if the experience can be used for credit.
  • If attending graduate/professional school, start researching admission requirements and preparing for standardized tests (GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, etc.)
  • Build practical experience through academic research and class projects.
  • Begin asking faculty and professional contacts for permission to use them as a professional reference.

Year Four - Achieve

  • Polish your resume and have it reviewed by a professional in the Career Development Center.
  • Gather information and contacts by attending Job Fairs and Workshops and by building your network through LinkedIn.
  • Join appropriate professional organizations to meet other professionals in your field.
  • Check Handshake and other job boards regularly for professional job postings.
  • Use contact names (found through networking) as liaisons to the company to search beyond the specific advertised job.
  • Make an appointment for a mock interview with the Career Development Center or practice interviewing with a visiting employer, friends, or family.
  • Research salary and cost of living using Glassdoor and other online resources.

Career Development Center Events

CAB Meeting

CAB Meeting

March 19th, 2024

All day event

Employer Table Tuesday- German American

Employer Table Tuesday- German American

March 19th, 2024

11:15 AM - 1:15 PM

CSF Tuesday Lunch Bible Study

CSF Tuesday Lunch Bible Study

March 19th, 2024

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Spectrum Spring 2024 Meetings

Spectrum Spring 2024 Meetings

March 19th, 2024

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 941-2333

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