Career Road Map Year 4

Experience

Participate in job shadowing and research opportunities.
Complete an internship. Check with your department about academic credit options.
Engage in short-term experiences through Forage.
Attend conferences and workshops in your industry.
Seek competitive fellowships and awards.

Conduct career conversations with professionals in your industries of interest through Tiger Mentor Network.
Volunteer in your field to build your network.
Attend Diversity Works Career Networking Reception to meet professionals in your industry.
Check Handshake for industry-specific opportunities.

Update your resume, Handshake, and LinkedIn profiles to reflect all your experience.
Visit the Career Center to get step-by-step help in creating and upgrading your digital presence, application materials, and interview skills.
Finalize your portfolio with the necessary writing or art samples.
Visit the Writing Center and/or the Career Center to fine-tune your personal statement for graduate school.
Attend the Fall Career and Internship Fair, Spring Mega Job and Internship Fair and career community events to meet employers in your industry.
Take advantage of on-campus recruitment through the Career Center.

Make sure you have met or will meet all the requirements for your major.
Participate in Senior Week activities to get everything you need for graduation.
Build your professional image including your wardrobe, design a business card, clean up your social media, and visit the Career Center’s SuiTUp Professional Attire Closet.
Complete and submit the First Destination Survey.
Attend financial literacy workshops and events.
Visit Accessibility & Disabilities Services to discuss accommodations in the workplace if you think you will need them.
Review and practice articulating how your strengths and skills will bring value to a prospective employer/organization.
Request letters of recommendation.