Freshman Year Experience

Start planning for your future. Success in your chosen career depends upon planning and preparation.

Suggested Career Preparation Activities for
your ... Freshman Year

• Set up a CareerWorks account and post a resume.
• Explore interests, abilities, and skills through academic courses.
• Participate in seminars for career decision making.
• Take hardcopy career assessments or use online career planning software (ex. SIGI3, Choices Planner).
• Schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor to explore majors and career titles.
• Explore part-time and summer work opportunities.
• Attend Freshman Residence Hall Seminars. "How To Write A Professional Resume" and "How To Interview" are just two of the many seminars offered. See the events page for a list of upcoming seminars.
• Join clubs, sororities/fraternities, play intramural sports, or become involved by taking on a student government leadership role.
• Build rapport with professors.
• Talk to people in careers of particular interest; inquire about daily activity.
• Determine ability to pass a drug test.
• Purchase professional business attire for future career events and/or interviews.