Work It
- Update your resume(s) and cover letter(s) in Handshake
- Identify and develop online and in-person networking skills
- Google yourself – make sure you’re okay with employers seeing your results
- Apply for internships through Handshake, company career pages, and other sources
- Consider career options related to specific industries, companies, and locations
- Consider registering for ORIN 251 - Preparing for Success: Refine your resume, build a professional network and master the interview process
- Start building your professional wardrobe
- Attend career fairs and professional development events throughout the year
- Schedule a practice interview
- Seek positions of leadership with student organizations and volunteer services
- Determine if your career goals require a graduate degree
You have questions, so we have answers:
- How do I gain leadership experience?
- How can networking help me land a job?
- How do I spot a job scam?
- What do I need to keep in mind when using social media as a job-search tool?
- How do I improve my communication skills?
- What are employers looking for in a candidate?
- Why should I attend a career fair?
- How do I get involved with student organizations?
- How do I find volunteer experience?
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