Ladder of Success

Four Year Plan

As a student at , you can begin to plan for your future. The following four-year plan is a quick glance at how you can prepare for a satisfying career from very begining.

4-year plan

Freshman Year

• Visit the Career Services Center Library to research career fields.
• Consult a Career Advisor at Career Services.
• Assess your strengths and career interests through interest inventories.
• Make a tentative selection of a major field of study.
• Identify and join campus or community organizations related to your career goals.
• Get to know faculty, administrators, and counselors.
• Obtain a summer job or internship related to your field of interest.
• Consult with your academic advisor for the best advice on course selections.
• Attend class and maintain good study habits. It pays off in the workplace.

Junior Year

• Register with Career Services in the Parallel or Alternating Co-op Program if you have not already done so.
• Obtain a career-related internship or co-op position related to your major. These help develop skills and confidence.
• Participate in Career Expositions and Conferences.
• Accept leadership roles in student, professional, or trade associations.
• Continue developing associations with administrators, faculty, and career advisors.
• Explore graduate or professional schools.
• Develop a personal network of contacts in your field.

Sophomore Year

• Make a firm decision about your major.
• Research specialized areas ofemployment in your chosen field.
• Research key corporations, businesses, and organizations through informational interviews and references in the Career Services Library.
• Participate in Career Expos andConferences.
• Continue developing associations with faculty, administrators, and career counselors.
• Continue participation in campus and community organizations.
• Maintain regular contact with youracademic advisor.
• Register with Career Services in the Parallel or Alternating Co-op Program.

Senior Year

• Register with Career Services in the Career Employment Assistance Program.
• Enroll in CP 450, The Job CampaignPlan your job search campaign or graduate school selection process.
• Target and research corporations, businesses, and organizations using materials in the Career Library.
• Participate in on-campus interviewing and the resume referral process.
• Interview with prospective employers identified through personal networking, professional journals, and job listings.
• Select and contact faculty, administrators, and past employers to use as references.
• Participate in Career Expositions.