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College to Career Checklist

The worksheets linked below will aid you with detailed lists of all that you’ll need to do to plan, prepare, and apply for a job. They are there to help map out your path between your freshman and senior years of college.

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College to Career Checklist

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Stage One
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Career Exploration

Career Exploration Worksheet
Work Interests Assessment
Work Values Assessment
Personal Skills
Job Skills
Tools and Technology
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Occupation Finder
Occupation Library
Compare Occupations

Education & Training

Education Quick List
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The Job Search

Job Finder
Job Library
Résumé Builder
Letter Builder
Interview Preparation

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Career Exploration & Preparation Activities

Explore interests, values, and skills by completing the Career Exploration Worksheet and all available Career Assessments to guide exploration of careers and potential majors.

Research careers in Occupation Finder: Review your occupation matches and related educational requirements, available major/program, and labor market demand.

Research majors in Program Finder: Explore your schools offerings related to your occupational interests.

Develop an initial resume (and edit as needed) with Resume Builder to record all new activities, awards, jobs, involvement, certificates and honors.

Explore and apply for part-time employment, internships and career-related summer employment options to gain hands-on experience and to develop transferrable skills using Gain Experience.

Research top companies hiring for your occupation of choice with the Job Finder.

Prepare your cover letter using Letter Builder with your related experience.

Use your knowledge of your interests, abilities and values to refine your career goals.

Consider the after graduation options of graduate school, professional school, or the workforce.

Stage One

Virtual Career Center (VCC) Activities

Update your personal profile and program of choice in VCC.

Explore interests, values, and skills by taking VCC Assessments to guide exploration.

Research careers in Occupation Finder: Research 5 occupations related to assessments, educational requirements, major/program of choice and/or labor market demand.

Research majors in Program Finder: Explore your schools offers related to your occupational interests.

Consider the after graduation options of graduate school, professional school, or the workforce.

Develop an initial resume with Resume Builder to record activities, involvement, and honors and to apply for ... internships, part-time jobs or Work-Based Learning opportunities.

Seek and apply for part-time employment or career-related summer employment to gain hands-on experience and to develop transferrable skills using Gain Experience.

Career Preparation Activities

Schedule an appointment with your career/academic advisor about career decision-making and planning (recommended: at least twice a semester.)

Choose a college major, if you have not already done so.

Attend career center activities (online and on-campus) such as workshops & career fairs to better prepare you for your future.

Join and become involved in student organizations related to your major and/or other areas of interest.

Participate in opportunities to gain real world experience, such as service and work- based learning.

Keep your grades up.

Consider studying abroad and other international opportunities.

Talk with professionals/job shadow to learn more about specific career fields.

Edit your resume with new experiences as you go such as GPA updates, awards, jobs, community service, eBadges, etc.

Stage Two

Virtual Career Center (VCC) Activities

Research and apply for summer jobs and internships related to your major in Resume Builder

Explore your interest, skills, and values by completing the Career Exploration Worksheet and all available Career Assessments to guide exploration of your potential careers.

Explore occupations related to your major and create a plan to gain directly related experience either through on campus work study, volunteering, part-time job and/or internship.

Explore part-time employment or career-related summer employment options to gain hands-on experience and to develop transferrable skills using Gain Experience.

Career Preparation Activities

Join national professional organizations on and off campus directly related to your major and professional aspirations.

Attend major exploration events and career fairs to learn about internship opportunities.

Update your resume with your experience.

Coordinate your professional dress for success outfit.

Begin developing a network and mentors.

Explore current job openings related to your major within the VCC.

Practice your interviewing skills by participating in mock interviews.

Begin building relationship with your professors and other people within your network that can serve as professional references.

Stage Three

Virtual Career Center (VCC) Activities

Update your personal profile and program of choice in VCC.

Use your knowledge of your interests, abilities and values to refine your career goals.

Research 5 top companies hiring for your occupation of choice with the Job Finder.

Career Preparation Activities

Conduct and/or attend informational interviews with people currently working in your field of interest and participate in job shadowing.

Revise and update your résumé.

Write and have your cover letter reviewed.

Talk to your advisor about graduate/professional school possibilities.

Participate in mock interviews with industry professionals.

Coordinate at least three professional outfits for interviewing and internships.

Attend Fall Graduate School Expo and Spring Career Fair.

Participate in on campus career readiness activities.

Take leadership positions in student organizations and/or continue to actively participate.

Prepare for graduation by speaking with your advisor to ensure that you are on track to meet final graduation requirements.

Stage Four

Virtual Career Center (VCC) Activities

Update your personal profile and program of choice in VCC.

Use your knowledge of your interests, abilities and values to refine your career goals.

Research employers and apply to jobs with Job Finder on VCC.

Revise Cover Letter in Letter Builder.

Update your Résumé in Resume Builder.

Apply to graduate programs, if appropriate.

Career Preparation Activities

Have your personal statement reviewed by Career Center.

Conduct informational interviews with people currently working in your field of interest and participate in job shadowing.

Schedule an appointment with the career center to make sure your resume is polished and up to industry standards.

Talk to your advisor about graduate/professional school possibilities.

Participate in mock interviews offered by the career center.

Attend on-campus career development seminars and workshops.

Attend Fall Graduate School Expo and Spring Career Fair.

Participate in on-campus and off-campus interviews for post-graduation jobs.

Conduct your Senior Exit.

Review and complete the steps to graduate.

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