| Primary Task: |
Find Work Experience Related To Your Major |
| Questions to Ask: |
Where can I get career-related experience?
Is Graduate School for me?
What are the trends influencing opportunities in my major? |
| Resources to Utilize: |
Internships office
Career Resource Library
Career counselors and faculty advisors
Professional networks; Study Abroad program |
| Things to Do: |
Prepare a resume
Conduct information interviews
Be active in the student association associated with your major
Begin compiling your career portfolio
Research graduate/professional schools and financial aid
Begin taking advanced courses in your major
Complement major coursework with classes that develop marketable skills
Read occasional journals in your field; attend professional meetings and conferences |