CAREER CORNER
Freshman to Senior - 4 year Career Plan
Freshman - Access
1. Enroll in Orientation Class
- Attend Soar
- Sign-up for Connections
2. Get to know your academic advisor
3. Select courses that allow you to explore a variety of disciplines
4. Explore careers and majors at Career Services (CS)
- Complete career interest inventories
- Consider taking "Career and Life Planning"- Psychology 1220
- Connect with alumni via the Student Alumni Mentor Network
- Become a CareerAggie
5. Get involved with campus and community organizations
- Develop a record of service and leadership to USU and the community and build your Co-curricular transcript
Sophomore - Explore
1. Continue to explore interests and abilities with an eye toward choosing a major
2. Enroll in courses that fulfill both general education and major requirements
3. Discuss potential majors with:
- Faculty and Advisors
- Professionals in your field (via CareerAggie)
- Alumni in the Student Alumni Mentor Network (via CareerAggie
- Career Services Advisors
4. Build your resume through:
- Involvement in student and professional organizations - become a leader
- Part-time or work study positions
- Volunteer/ community service
- National Student Exchange programs
5. Consider the possibility of international study or work abroad through:
- Study abroad programs
- International internship opportunities
Juniors - Focus
1. If you have not done so, now is the time to select a major
2. Apply for co-op/internship opportunities to gain the career related experience employers are looking for.
3. Meet with your Career Services coach to:
- Seek help in identifying an academic major that suits you
- Update your resume/cover letter and develop a career/internship search strategy
- Develop a network of potential employers and alumni
- Research organizations
- Attend the Tech Expo, Career Fair, and Graduate School Fair
4. Take a leadership role in student organizations and consider a "Service Learning" experience
5. Research graduate schools and prepare for entrance exams
6. Access your CareerAggie account to network with alumni and employers
Seniors - Implement
1. Be sure to apply for graduation on time!
2. Start your career search at least 6 - 9 months before you graduate!
If you are seeking career employment visit Career Services to:
- Receive one-on-one career search strategies and advising
- Update and edit your resume/cover letter and prepare for interviews
- Participate in on-campus recruiting with various organizations.
- Attend the Tech Expo in the fall and the Career Fair in the Spring
If you are continuing your education:
- Complete graduate and professional school applications and take entrance exams
- Investigate the variety of programs available at USU and nationwide
Report career employment or your continuing education status to Career Services