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- Affirm or discover who you are and what your best career fit is.
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- Investigate majors and courses that interest you.
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- Plan how to develop important skills, i.e., communication, leadership, and problem-solving, etc., that employers look for in recent graduates.
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- Identify advisors and mentors to help you make choices and discover resources.
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- Choose a major if undeclared and develop an academic and career plan.
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- Identify advisors and mentors to help you make choices and discover resources.
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- Begin planning for study abroad or an internship by meeting with the respective departments. Preparation to study abroad must be done months in advance.
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- Get involved in campus activities such as sports, organizations, clubs, student government, community service and/or leadership roles.
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- Find employment, volunteer, internship and leadership opportunities that fit your interests, and finalize study abroad plans.
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- Update your resume and practice writing a cover letter and a thank-you letter. Examples can be found on Hawk Careers (formerly ACES) under Resource Library. Include internship and other relevant experience.
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- Plan how you can develop or enhance important skills to enhance your resume.
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- Do an informational interview to learn about an organization and a specific position. Information on this can be found under the Resource Library on Hawk Careers (formerly ACES).
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- Take time in September to orient yourself to the services provided in the Office of Career Services.
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- Review & evaluate your college experience and determine which areas need further attention.
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- Research industries/organizations that interest you
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- Confirm at least three people to serve as references (professors, supervisors, college administrators)
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- Research and apply to graduate school, if applicable.
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We Suggest You:
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- Visit the Office of Career Services (Drop-in days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Just drop in! Top Floor, Cushing Building)
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- Visit our website: Hawk Careers (formerly ACES) (Log in using your student I.D. # and password. Contact our office for the password.)
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- Take our self-assessments. They will help you with your career and/or major exploration:
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- Connect with your advisor and faculty.
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- If undeclared, talked to professors and students within the major you are considering. Read the major requirements and the course descrpitions to gauge interest.
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- Attend workshops, career panels, and job/career fairs.
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- Investigate campus activities and begin thinking about internships and studying abroad, and get involved!
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(Update your profile) |
- Continue/Start to get involved in leadership activities.
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- Ask faculty for referrals and job leads
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- NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK!!
Network with Saint Anselm alumni & other professionals. Join groups that are related to your field of interest.
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- Join a professional organization relating to your field, and join a young professionals group in your geographical area (example: Manchester Young Professionals Network)
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- Be sure your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn photos and content are professional
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- Be sure your incoming voice mail message is professional, along with your e-mail address
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