Sophomore | Junior | Senior | Graduate School

• Complete an interest inventory as a starting point for career planning
• Utilize FOCUS II, our computerized guidance systems for further career clarification and information
• Register with the Career Development Center via WP Job Connect for referral to part-time or summer jobs and to receive important career development announcements
• Meet with a career counselor and/or your Academic Advisor to develop career plans
• Initiate your Career Planning Portfolio. Attend career planning portfolio workshops for materials and information
• Research at least three career fields, using the Internet or the Career Library resources
• Volunteer/ join at least one campus club or community-based organization
• Attend at least one workshop per semester, especially the a Careers In... workshops
• Start creating a resume for part-time and summer jobs. Have it critiqued by a Career Counselor
• Attend Job Fairs to increase awareness of career opportunities, to develop future contacts, and for leads on part-time and summer jobs
• Begin networking by initiating five to ten professionals contacts
• Develop/enhance computer skills; learn one new program each year such as the Microsoft Office package.(Attend email/web training sessions and use your account regularly)
• Strive to maintain a strong GPA in order to qualify for honors programs, internships, entrance to graduate school and other opportunities

The Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center
Student Center 301, 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone 973.720.2281/2282 Fax 973.720.2074

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