Freshman: Explore

Career Action Plan

Register for core courses with the help of your advisor

Schedule an appointment at the Career and Professional Development Center to familiarize yourself with the services and resources available

Attend at least one workshop each semester to help you decide on a major

Start a career information file or notebook that will include records of your career development and job- search activities for the next four years

Take the Focus 2 Assessment provided by the Career and Professional Development Center

Sign up for HireARattler powered by Handshake and develop your profile, which is filled with information on hundreds of occupations

Explore your interests, abilities, and skills through required academics

Talk to faculty, alumni, advisers, and career specialist about possible majors and careers

Join university and student organizations that will offer you leadership roles in the future

Collect information on cooperative education programs, internships, and summer jobs available through HireARattler powered by Handshake

Consider volunteer positions to help build your resume

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