Keep thinking about your skills, values and interests, and how they can connect to careers. |
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Keep your eyes open for internship and job shadowing opportunities arranged by your school. |
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Participating in campus clubs and organizations is a great way to get some experience and meet people.
Look for activities that fit with careers that interest you. | |
Keep your résumé up to date.
Be sure to note any awards or scholarships you earn, and extra courses or workshops you participate in. |
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Continue to research scholarships and other awards that fit with your qualifications. |
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If you're interested in a certain major, visit your professors during office hours.
You want to develop relationships with people in your field. |
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Talk to your academic advisor to make sure you're taking the right courses for your goals.
If you have a career in mind, research the academic qualifications thoroughly. | |
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Arrange informational interviews with people in careers that interest you. | |
Interested in a part-time job for some extra income and work experience?
Be sure to consider your academic schedule before you commit. | |
Not sure exactly what you want to study in college?
Visit your campus career center for some assessments that can help. |
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Attend any career fairs offered at your school. | |
Try out courses in areas you'd like to explore a little further.
First year is a good time to test out survey classes — classes that give an overview of a certain area of study. | |
Think about the best way to spend your summer.
There are lots of options to explore: summer jobs, study programs, internship programs. | |