Your  Account:

Pathways to Success

1st Year: Identify Career Interests and Explore 

  • Take a career assessment.
  • Explore STEM majors and careers including exploring occupations within a given major.
  • Utilize professors' office hours to talk to them about your career goals and learn about their career path.
  • Create your LinkedIn and Handshake profiles.
  • Research companies of interest and conduct informational interviews.
  • Join a student organization.
  • Attend career events.
  • Participate in the mentoring program.
  • Networking.

2nd & 3rd Years: Career Planning, Gaining Experience, and Goal Setting

  • Make note of what skills you learn and projects you work on in class that are relevant to your future career.
  • Create or update your application materials such as resume, LinkedIn Profile, and cover letter.
  • Try on campus employment to build experience and transferrable skills.
  • Develop and practice an elevator pitch for career fairs and networking.
  • Attend career fairs and career events.
  • Apply for a micro-internship.
  • Search and apply for internships and other types of high impact practices such as undergraduate research.
  • Prepare for interviews.
  • Networking.

4th Year: Graduation and Transition 

  • Search and apply for jobs.
  • Develop a strategy, tracking method, and timeline for your job search.
  • Update your application materials. Tailor them to each job description.
  • Networking.