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YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT: STEPS TO SUCCESSCareer Development Flagler Hall, Room 102 386-822-7315 career@stetson.edu www.stetson.edu/administration/career/index.php

FI RST-YEAR: AWARENESS

Take the FOCUS2 online Self-Assessment and meet with a

Career Counselor to create a

tentative action plan.

Check out the Developing YourCareer section ofthe CareerDevelopment website.

Get involved in on-campusactivities that interest you.

Talk to faculty members,upperclassmen, family, and

friends to help you choose a

potential major.

Attend the Fall Career Festivaland Annual Career Expo

Register on Stetsons CollegeCentral Network

SOPHOMORE: EXPLORATION

Volunteer, join studentorganizations, seek interesting

part-time and summer jobs.

Gain real-world perspectivebyparticipating in an Externship

during Spring Break.

Write or update yourResume Attend Career Development

workshops to learn about

potential careers from alumni and

employer contacts.

Use FOCUS2 and othercareerexploration tools to research job

descriptions, skills, requirements.

Explore study-abroad options. If you have not already, register

on Stetsons College Central

Network Schedule an appointment with

your academic advisor to discuss

academic requirements and

finalize choice of major.

J UNIOR: EXPERIENCE

Do an Internship (or two!) Network at the Annual Career

Expo and Information Sessions

throughout the year. Get involved with a professional

association in your field of

interest (discounted student rate). Attend Career Development

workshops on networking,

interviewing, job searching, grad

school prep, resume/cover letter

writing and more.

Continue to develop leadership,teamwork, and communication

skills through extra-curriculars. Update yourResume and get it

critiqued by a Career

Development counselor.

Do Informational Interviewswith alumni and family friendsto

explore career paths within your

field of interest

Consider ifGraduate School isthe right choice for you.

SENIOR: TRANSITI ON

Do an(other) Internship Research potential employers

through College Central

Networkand otherJob Search

Strategies. Acquire appropriate attire for job

interviews and know how to

Dress for Success.

If attending grad school, prepareapplications and required

materials.

Practice interviewing using ThePerfect Interview.

Start job searching/interviewing6-9 months prior to graduation.

Utilize the Career Developmentwebsite forJob Search

Resources Perfect yourResume and learn

how to write a Cover Letter

Upload yourResume on CollegeCentral Network.

Participate in On CampusInterviews and Employer

Information Sessions.

Create a Networking ContactList anda Job Search

Worksheet.

Attend Stetsons Fall CareerFestival and Annual Career

Expo and area Job Fairs.

Notify Career Developmentwhen you know what your next

step will be.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT STEPS TO SUCCESS

ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

Come to the Career Development office and learn about our resources! Check out our website! Stop by the library! Come to events! Makean appointment!

Get to know your faculty. Most departments have an internship contact who knows where students have interned and what opportunitiesare available. Your advisor or internship contact can also answer any questions you may have about getting credit for your internship.

Remember that your choice of major does not necessarily determine your future. Although it is important to choose a major, keep youroptions open to a wide variety of fields. Focus on gaining experience and developing key skills that interest and energize you.

Take advantage of summer and breaks to gain real-world experience. Update your resume as you develop more experience and skills. Utilize a variety of networking techniques: Career Fairs and Expo, Information sessions, professional associations, family, friends,

faculty, etc. Take care of yourself: Body, Mind, & Spirit. Get plenty of rest, take one step at a time, and embrace the possibilities!

MY GOALS:(Please write down at least three career-related goals you would like to achieve THIS year. BE SPECIFIC!)

Formula: WHAT(action)?-------WHEN(deadline)?-------- WHO(contact)?---------WHY(purpose)? (This formulas order can be changed)

Example: I will job-shadow during Spring Break with my Aunt to get a better understand of what a mortgage specialist does.

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MY CONTACTS:

(Please write down three contacts who may be able to help you with your goals.

1________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3________________________________________________________________________________________________________________