Junior Year

Continue to Explore Possible Careers

Once you have narrowed your career interests, conduct more informational interviews and network, network, network! - More Info...
Talk to recent graduates about the job market and potential employers

Gain Experience

Starting in early fall, regularly check E-link for internship postings and on-campus interviews for internships - More Info...
Plan to complete at least one internship by the beginning of your senior year
Take a leadership role in a campus club or organization
Attend the Minnesota Private College Internship Fair

Begin to Plan for After Graduation

Research potential employers - More info...
Participate in employer information sessions, Roundtables, and Networking events
Attend the Minnesota Private College Job Fair to learn more about potential employers
Check out other Fairs occurring throughout the academic year (Government Job & Internship Fair, Tri-College Fair, Sports Internship Fair, Volunteer Fair, Education Career Fair, etc.)
Consider graduate school - meet with faculty to discuss graduate school programs and requirements - More Info...
Attend the fall Graduate School Fair, held at the University of Minnesota
If possible, visit graduate schools in which you are interested
Take the appropriate entrance exams for graduate school - More Info...
If you are considering a full time volunteer position after graduation, begin researching potential volunteer organizations - More Info...

Continue to Develop Career Tools