Sophomore Year

Continue to Discover Possible Majors

Speak with faculty about major requirements and career opportunities in a major field
Check out the "What Can I Do With a Major In...?" section on the Career Services homepage - More Info...
Search departmental homepages for information on potential majors

Begin to Discover Possible Careers

Identify five to ten career areas to explore
Conduct information interviews/job shadows with alumni/ae and other professionals to gather information on careers - More Info...
Participate in employer information sessions, Roundtables, and Networking events

Prepare to Gain Experience

Firm up study abroad plans in your sophomore year - More Info...
Begin planning for internship or summer job opportunities that relate to your interests
Work toward a leadership position in your club/organization
Attend the Minnesota Private Colleges Internship Fair
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.)
Starting in early fall, regularly check E-link for internship postings and on-campus interviews for internships - More Info...

Continue to Develop Career Tools

Make an appointment with a Career Counselor to assist with choosing a major and to explore career options
Begin networking - More Info...
Learn how to write a cover letter - More Info...
Update your resume - More Info...
Continue collecting items for your career portfolio - More Info...
Build relationships with faculty members and staff through class and individual appointments (these relationships will be the sources of later letters of recommendation and professional references)
Read Career Designs (need link), a publication of the Career Resource Center, for articles on career planning and the career events calendar