By Enid Spitz, Staff Writer -- spitz13@up.edu
Freshman Year: ‘Explore'
Find out what it means to live here on the Bluff.
- Try to take a variety of courses, getting a feel for what will really interest you.
- Meet with your academic adviser and create a four-year course plan.
- Attend the Studies Abroad open house to learn about opportunities for next year.
- Join clubs and attend campus events. Show you're involved, which will look great on a résumé.
- Meet with your professors. Take advantage of UP's small size.
Sophomore Year: ‘Get Involved'
Branch out in your second year at UP.
- Declare your major and minor, if you're considering a minor.
- Take a full course load focused on the core curriculum.
- Get a job on campus. The ability to balance a job and school is important to future employers.
- Gain leadership experience. Start or lead a club, join your hall council or creating an intramural team.
- Create your résumé. You can find instructions under the "Students" tab on the Career Services website.
Junior Year: ‘Apply and Experience'
Research potential jobs. It's never too early to start looking and informational interviews can help you discover what's right.
- Find an internship in your field. Internships are great experience and offer a chance to begin networking.
- Plan for any standardized tests your major may require.
- Connect with your adviser, alumni and faculty who can help you refine your job or graduate school goals.
- Do mock interviews at the Office of Career Services to prepare for the real thing. Create a LinkedIn profile.
Senior Year: ‘Take Action'
- Make sure your résumé is up to date.
- Research, apply and interview for various jobs and attend graduate school fairs.
- Apply to graduate school.
- Build a network with faculty, alumni and businesses to help you in your job search.
- Graduate! Get out there and find a job!
