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| My Four Year Plan |
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Consider college as your preparation for the future:
The things you study, the activities you choose to explore interests
and make friends, and pre-professional experiences all help to make career
plans clearer. The following suggests a timeframe for your college experience
and career development. This is meant to be a general timeline, individuals
will vary in their progress. See a career counselor when you have any questions.
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Freshman year: Introduction
- Learn the academic system
- Use student handbooks
- Get to know faculty, advisors
- Get involved in student groups
- Get good grades
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Awareness
- Meet with a career counselor
- What can I do with my major?
- Take an interest test
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Get a
job, earn money, learn to work well with others..
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Sophomore Year: Master
- Select or reevaluate major
- Consider a minor
- Learn about the local community
- Attend events off campus
- Maintain involvement on campus
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Exploration
- Attend career fairs and programs
- Write your resume
- Ask a career counselor about majors
- Research careers in our
Library
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Build a good work
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Junior Year: Contribute
- Consider faculty members as references
- Volunteer, Tutor and Counsel.
- Move into leadership positions
- Consider studying abroad
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Choices
- Do an internship
- Register with
GoNova (formerly eRecruiting/Experience
- Become familiar with the graduate school process
- Research graduate programs
- Open a credential file if necessary
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Talk to many people
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Senior Year: Transition
- Finish requirements
- Take something just for fun
- Master communication and computer skills
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Impress
Finalize your resume
Update
GoNOVA
account (formerly eRecruiting/Experience)
Register for campus interviews
Apply for Jobs online
Use the Alumni Directory for contacts
Schedule a practice interview
Take graduate school entrance exams
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