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Career Development Center Four Year Timeline
Freshman Year: Explore Your Options

Your four year plan! Learn to balance academics, career planning, personal relationships and social activities.
* Year 1
* Year 2
* Year 3
* Year 4

Academics

Meet with your academic advisor to plan your curriculum.

Get to know the Learning Assistant in your residence hall.

Try to involve yourself in team-related projects and/or research.

Undecided?  Meet with your advisor and a career counselor to discuss your options.

Career

Register with the Career Development Center through RedHawk JobLink.

Read about career options in your major fields of interest.

Talk with faculty and upper-class students about different majors and careers.

Attend the workshops offered by the CDC - Check out the CDC's listings on the calendar provided on JobLink.

Create a resume and learn to write a winning cover letter.

Research part-time and summer job opportunities - attend a Summer Employment workshop.

Attend a Co-op Information Meeting as the first step to getting involved in the Cooperative Education Program.

Attend the Career Fairs held each fall and spring.

Begin to build employment skills through a wide variety of expereinces on and off campus.

Consider taking a skills and interest inventory.

Personal/Social

Assess your changing relationship with your parents and family.

Allow time for friends and leisure activities.

Join a mentoring program.

Attend the Activities Fair to learn about organizations & clubs on campus.

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