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Pathways to Success
1st Year: Identify Career Interests and Explore
- Explore STEM majors and careers.
- Stop by during professors’ office hours and talk to them about your career interests.
- Attend career events.
- Create a LinkedIn profile.
- Try a micro-internship.
- Join a student organization.
- Try on campus employment to build experience and transferrable skills.
- Make note of what skills you learn in class that are relevant to your future career.
2nd Year: Career Planning
- Create a resume.
- Prepare internship application materials and conduct research on the company.
- Apply for internships.
- Consider undergraduate research to build technical experience.
3rd Year: Gaining Experience and Goal Setting
- Develop and practice your elevator pitch.
- Network and connect with industry professionals in your field.
- Keep your LinkedIn and resume updated for career fairs and other opportunities to
connect with industry professionals.
- Keep applying for internships and undergraduate research.
- Conduct research on companies and prepare for interviews.
4th Year: Graduation and Transition
- Talk to professors about your career and job goals. Ask for advice.
- Conduct more research on companies and prepare for interviews.
- Begin applying for jobs before graduation.
- Continue networking with industry professionals.