FRESHMAN YEAR

• Use the DISCOVER system to research careers and assess your interests.
• Review your academic program requirements with your adviser.
• Begin research on internship/co-op opportunities.
• Explore opportunities for on-campus, part-time and summer jobs on the C.A.$.H. Network.
• Write resume for for scholarship applications, part-time and summer jobs and internships.
• Attend job/career fairs both on- and off-campus to make contacts and learn more about employing organizations.
• Network with professors and other students.
• Join clubs and major-related organizations.
• Get help with your studies at the Academic Support Center.
• Earn a good grade point average.
• Meet with a counselor in Career Services if you are thinking about changing your major or need to choose one.
• Start keeping track of your jobs and activities for your resume to have it reviewed.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

• Search for internship and cooperative education opportunities at www.collegecentral.com/findlay (or click the link on the Career Services homepage).
• Join clubs and take a leadership role.
• Work a part-time job or volunteer your time to start getting major-related experience.
• Write a resume and make an appointment with the ICEP Director
• Attend job/career fairs both on- and off-campus to make contacts and learn more about employing organizations.
• Get information from ICEP on how to participate in internship/co-op opportunities and seek additional assistance from other sources as needed.
• Develop career-preparation goals for the rest of your time at UF.
• Start your eportfolio.
• Meet with a counselor in Career Services if you're looking for a different major or thinking about a minor.
• Research summer employment opportunities.
• Practice your interviewing skills with the ICEP Director.
• Secure a co-op, internship, part-time job, summer job or volunteer position to explore your career field and gain experience.
• Assess your professional skills and strengths, establish skills and experience goals for junior year.

JUNIOR YEAR

• Update your resume and cover letter.
• Research graduate and professional schools
• Secure an internship, co-op, part-time job or volunteer position to gain major-related experience.
• Continue to network in your field and across fields.
• Work on interview skills with Career Services
• Begin agency research if interested in state or federal government employment.
• Read professional materials, journals, books.
• Join organizations in your major and attend student conferences in the field.
• Register to take professional licensure exams (e.g., PRAXIS) or graduate/professional school entrance exams (e.g., GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT).
• Start planning your senior job search
• Research employers that interest you for full-time employment.
• Meet with the Career Services staff to plan your job search strategy for senior year.
• Buy senior interview suits over the summer.

SENIOR YEAR

• Make an appointment with Career Placement to start your job search.
• Complete applications to graduate/professional school in the fall.
• Purchase interview clothes, if you didn't.
• Update and polish resume.
• Write cover letters and customize to different employers.
• Attend job/career fairs both on- and off-campus to secure employment for after graduation.
• Practice interview with placement staff and attend Mock Interview Day.
• Network and keep a list of contacts with their telephone numbers and email addresses.
• Register on the College Central Network (or click link on the Career Services homepage) to access job listings and apply for positions.
• Create a professional page on Facebook, Indeed, BranchOut and LinkedIn.  Clear off your site any foul or rude language and inappropriate pictures.
• Apply for jobs using a variety of sources, the more you use, the more successful you'll be.
• Be persistent!