Senior Year

Continue to Develop Career Tools

Identify 3 to 4 individuals who are willing and able to serve as professional references for you or write letters of recommendation
Discuss post-graduation goals with faculty and career counselors
Visit the career center to enhance your career tools (resume, cover letter, portfolio, networking skills, interviewing skills, job search strategies)
Start writing down stories from you past experiences that you can use in interviews to highlight your abilities, skills, traits, and achievements

If your post-graduation plans include....

...Employment

Begin your job search early in your senior year (a job search can easily take 6 months from start to finish)
Attend some of the weekly career panels on "What Can I do with a Major in...? or "Careers in..." to network with alums and gain information about various career fields.
Starting in the early fall, regularly check E-link job postings for upcoming on-campus interviews - More Info...
Gather information on realistic salary expectations
Participate in employer information sessions, Roundtables, and Networking events
Develop an employer prospect list with contact names and addresses of organizations you are interested in pursuing

...Graduate/Professional School

Attend workshops and panels to learn more about the graduate school admission process
Keep careful track of application materials and deadlines
If possible, visit the graduate schools to which you have applied for admission
Attend the fall Graduate School Fair held at the University of Minnesota

...Volunteering Full Time

Begin your search for a volunteer position early in your senior year (a job search can easily take 6 months from start to finish)
Participate in Career Services' Workshops and events to enhance your skills and learn about opportunities
Attend the Volunteer (After Graduation) Fair