Career Roadmap Year 3

Experience

Complete an internship to continue building career ready skills.
Participate in Tiger L.E.A.P., a job shadowing program through the Career Center.
Engage in research with a professor on campus.

Check out the event section on Handshake to find professional development opportunities such as conferences and networking events.
Research your industries of interest to determine cultural norms and trends.
Build cultural competency while studying abroad.
Determine whether the next step for you is full-time employment, graduate studies, or another avenue.

Make a LinkedIn profile and keep it up to date while connecting with students, faculty, and professionals in your field(s) of interest.
Join campus-based and national professional organizations.
Continue to conduct informational interviews, and be sure to maintain contact with these professionals through Tiger Mentor Network.
Attend Diversity Works Career Networking Reception, Fall Career and Internship Fair, Spring Mega Job and Internship Fair, etc. to network with professionals in your chosen industries and discover internship opportunities.
Continue to connect with your Career Community Coach.

Have your resume and cover letter reviewed by a Career Peer Advisor during Express Hours before submitting any applications.
Develop interviewing skills by participating in mock interviews at the Career Center.
Meet with your academic advisor to make sure you are on track to fulfill all degree requirements.
If you are going on to graduate school, identify the prerequiste education and application requirement.
Build an online portfolio with writing samples, artwork, graphic designs, compositions, etc to easily share your work with potential employers.
Obtain industry-specific certifications.