Freshman Year- Awareness Stage

ü       Take a self –assessment inventory.  In Career Services we offer the Myers-Briggs and the Strong Interest Inventory.

ü       Register for the one credit IC 205, "Majors, Careers, Self-Exploration" and learn how to integrate these areas of knowledge into sound decision-making strategies.

ü       Work with your advisor to develop an initial curriculum plan that allows you to take a variety of courses

ü       Evaluate what you are learning in class, what skills you are developing, and what classes you enjoy the most

ü       Examine your extracurricular activities and think about why you enjoy particular hobbies, volunteer work or sports

ü       Prepare your resume to assess what skills you already have and what skills would you like to develop.  Career Services can help you develop a professional looking resume

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Sophomore Year- Exploration Stage

ü       Do some “informational interviewing” and “networking” as a way to know people in different occupations and learn more about what they do

ü       Attend the Career Expo held in September at the Kohl Center to meet employers and explore what’s out there in the world of occupations

ü       Take a part-time, volunteer or summer job to “test out” a career field

ü       Solidify your curriculum plan with your advisor

ü       Get involved in at least one extra curricular activity

ü       Attend the Etiquette Dinner

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Junior Year- Experience Stage 

ü       Plan to have an internship experience related to your field. Check with your advisor about receiving credit for your experience

ü       Attend the job and internships fairs throughout the year.   One such an event is the Wisconsin Private Colleges Job & Internship Fair held every year in February

ü       Continue to be involved in student organizations and work towards a leadership position

ü       Participate in the Leadership Series and Leadership Conferences

ü       Cultivate relationships with your advisor or other faculty members so that you will have good references for graduate school or employment

ü       Register for the one credit IC405 Course, Job Search Strategies for Juniors & Seniors

ü       Discuss graduate school options with the faculty and Career Services

ü       Participate in Mock Interviews

ü       Attend the Life After Edgewood events

ü       Take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) , the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), etc if you’re heading to Graduate School

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Senior Year- Choice Stage

ü       Complete a second or third internship or other practical experience

ü       If you haven’t taken it yet, register for the one credit IC405 Course, Job Search Strategies for Juniors & Seniors

ü       Attend the Life After Edgewood events in the spring

ü       Participate in Mock Interviews in the Fall and Spring

ü       Identify a career objective or target

ü       Research potential employers using the resources in Career Services

ü       Apply for graduate school early in the fall semester

ü       Continue to attend job fairs and networking events

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