Private Appointments are available by calling Shaan Fowler, Director

of the Career Center at 330.490.7320 and Kay Fakelis-Colón,

Assistant Director at 330.244.4738.

FRESHMAN YEAR - RECOMMENDED

• Participate in career exploration events.
• Explore new subjects and activities.
• Begin establishing good rapport with professors.
• Focus on getting the grades you'll need to compete for jobs and graduate school.
• Investigate career fields that interest you through the Career Center or other resources (e.g. internet).
• Join organizations - seek a variety of volunteer and leadership opportunities.
• Begin compiling your list of contacts.
• Begin to formulate a resume
• Investigate experiential learning opportunities (e.g. internships, externships). 

SOPHOMORE YEAR - MANDATORY

• Select your major (if you haven't already)
• Revisit assessments (if needed)
• Begin compiling professional portfolio
• Attend interviewing workshops if you interview at on-campus recruiting events
• Develop your reference file
• Update resume and cover letter
• Establish a FREE account with the Career Center resume and referral system (Walsh Career Network)
• When requesting Career Center assistance with experiential learning, be familiar with the process

RECOMMENDED

• Update contact list
• Commit to your major field
• Continue various shadowing experiences
• Research and apply for internships or summer/part time jobs
• Explore opportunities for Global Learning
• Continue maintaining contact with professors
• Check Career Center Database (Walsh Career Network)

JUNIOR YEAR - MANDATORY

• Continue updating resume and cover letter
• Attend interviewing workshops if you plan to interview at on-campus recruiting events
• Update professional portfolio
• Update professor reference list for portfolio

RECOMMENDED

• Update contact list
• Research and apply for career related internships and summer jobs
• Attend job fairs for practice
• Become a leader in a student or volunteer organization
• Continue to develop rapport with professors
• Network with professors, employers, alumni, friends, and family
• Check the Career Center database for upcoming events and updates

If Applicable:

• Explore Graduate School options
• Attend Grad School Fairs
• Begin  Grad School testing process

SENIOR YEAR - MANDATORY

• Continue to update your resume and professional portfolio
• Continue to evaluate your values, interests, skills and goals
• View mid-year and final GPA (major and overall) on Cavalier Center website

RECOMMENDED

• Buy interview attire (or put on your Christmas list)
• Continue networking with new and former contact
• Become familiar with reference letter protocol
• Schedule as many recruiting interviews to meet your professional goals
• Narrow your graduate school choices (by fall of senior year)
• Apply to graduate schools (may require references, tests, personal statements, or applications)
• Apply for jobs and yearlong internships and fellowship
• Attend advertised job fairs
• Check with the Career Center for opportunity updates