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A Four Year Plan: Suggestions for your Success!
Sophomore Year [up to 60 hours]
- Explore what is out there
- Develop your skills & Abilities
Once you reach sophomore year, you can start investigating major and career possibilities. How?
Learn about your school's majors by reading the academic bulletin and talking to faculty in programs that sound interesting. Meet with a career counselor to learn about the types of careers various majors might lead to.
Talk to people who are working in careers that intrigue you. How did they prepare -- both academically and experientially -- for their jobs? What advice do they have for you?
Get a part-time job or pursue a volunteer experience that somehow relates to a field that interests you.
You'll likely find that you're ready to declare a major by the time your sophomore year is over. You can adjust your schedule as necessary if you need more time.
If you have already selected a major, check into co-ops or Internships in your field.
______ Update resume, schedule appointment with Career Services Counselor
______ Pick-up free information at Career Services Center
______ Consider internship, summer and school break job opportunities related to your interest
______ Research what skills, abilities are needed for the careers you are considering. Start working on those.
______ Explore three (3) career options available to you through your major
______ Attend MountaineerTRAK Seminar Series on cover-letter writing, resume writing, and interview techniques seminars/workshops.
______ Review your progress in learning four or more skills employers look for in new hires
______ Research various occupations in “Job Choice”, “Occupational Outlook Handbook”, etc.
______ Attend On-campus career and job fairs
______ Identify organizations and associations to shadow
______ Join professional or honorary organizations
______ Work toward leadership positions in a university club or organization
______ Collect recommendations from previous and current employers
______ Put together an interview outfit
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