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CSU Home > Career Center > Four Year College Plan
Successful Career Planning
Four years or (maybe more) process
Freshman Year - Entrance
• Participate in the First Year Experience Program• Develop and refine time management skills
• Start researching majors/careers to focus your academic work
• Get to know faculty, advisors and administrators
• Set academic goals - grades are important
• Take interest and personality inventories through the Counseling Center
• Browse "What Can I Do With My Major"?
• Join university organizations, and clubs that offer leadership roles in the future
• Develop an initial resume and thus a professional portfolio
• Improve interpersonal skills by meeting and networking with people
• Start a career information file to keep track of contacts and activities over the next four years
• Collect information on internships, cooperative (co-op) education opportunities, summer jobs and volunteer position
Sophomore Year - Engage
• Enroll in Life & Career Planning/College Success courses• Explore and research specific careers
• Continue to be active in extracurricular activities
• Discuss career questions with Career Consultants
• Identify organizations and associations in your interest areas for mentoring /job shadowing through the Professional Network Program
• Develop good work ethic - learn to work with others
• Participate in internships, co-op and/or volunteering
• Connect with the Student Life Office
Junior Year - Experience
• Develop leadership skills• Research career options in relation to your interests, skills, values, and goals
• Continue to network and seek contact with peers, faculty, and professionals within your field
• Participate in internships or related work experience
• Learn how to conduct a well-planned job search
• Make career choices involving employment or graduate school
• Build professional wardrobe and portfolio
• Conduct information interviews and attend mock interviews
• Attend Career Center sponsored signature events - Volunteer Fair, Careers Expo, and the Teacher Recruitment Fair
Senior Year - Exit
• Review your graduation plan with academic advisor• Polish your job search skills
• Maintain contacts with faculty, advisor, and administrators
• Attend job fairs and job search seminars
• Join a professional organization
• Update resume and submit for review
• Send resumes and inquiry letters to targeted employers
• Follow-up on job vacancy announcements
• Keep track of your interview results and assess your performance after each interview
• Participate in on-campus and off-campus interviews
• Gather information on realistic salary expectations
• Make career decisions and prepare for employment
• Submit application for graduation
• Accept the job that best fits your career and professional needs
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