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 you 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