Career Success Plan

Review, customize, and update your Career Success Plan each semester with your career counselor.

• Career Management

Undecided about your major/career? Take an online career assessment, reflect on results, and research in-demand occupations when choosing a major/career; your career counselor can help with this!

• Critical Thinking /Problem Solving
• Digital Technology

Talk to a professional in your career field of interest through Career Services Exploration Programs and/or Mentorship program.

• Career Management
• Oral/Written Communication

Consider applying for a position through student employment or research and/or join a student club/organization.

• Professionalism/Work Ethic
• Teamwork/Collaboration-Leadership

Join a campus or professional organization; consider taking on a leadership role within the organization(s).

• Leadership
• Teamwork/Collaboration

Create and/or update your resume.

Identify and articulate skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences by creating a resume and having it reviewed by your career counselor.

• Critical thinking/Problem Solving
• Career Management
• Oral/Written Communication

Practice discussing your skills, experience, and goals with a career counselor or with a professional in your career field of interest.

• Critical thinking/Problem Solving
• Oral/Written Communication

Create and/or review your professional online presence and have it reviewed by your career counselor, a professor or a professional in your career industry of interest.

• Digital Technology
• Career Management
• Oral/Written Communication

Build and maintain professional relationships by connecting with faculty members, advisors, staff, alumni and/or industry professionals who may serve as a professional reference for you.

• Career Management
• Oral/Written Communication
• Global/Intercultural Fluency

Engage and network with professionals through a campus mentorship program (Career Mentorship Program, M.A.N. Initiative, Women’s Connection) or through an online networking platform such a LinkedIn.

• Career Management
• Professionalism/Work Ethic
• Oral/Written Communication
• Global/Intercultural Fluency

Participate in an activity that promotes inclusiveness and increases ability to interact respectfully with all people.

• Global/Intercultural Fluency

Define, build and/or reflect your personal leadership style and philosophy.

• Leadership

Participate in internships, apprenticeships, student leadership or volunteer experiences in your career field of interest; register and create an account on Career Quest and/or other job search sites.

• Career Management -Digital Technology

Network and engage with potential employers and/or four-year colleges by attending a career fair, transfer fair, networking event, or professional conference/workshop.

• Career Management
• Oral/Written Communication
• Global/Intercultural Fluency

Meet with your career counselor for interview attire/ professional clothing recommendations or a referral to Dress for Success.

• Career Management
• Professionalism/Work Ethic

Review organization websites and industry literature to become familiar with trends and areas of opportunity within you career field of interest.

• Critical Thinking /Problem Solving
• Career Management

Seek out opportunities to utilize and enhance your skills in a professional environment.

• Oral/Written Communication
• Career Management

Review and edit your resume, cover letter(s), thank-you letter(s), and professional summary with a career counselor.

• Oral/Written Communication
• Career Management

Participate in a practice interview with your career counselor.

• Oral/Written Communication
• Career Management