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Career Map
Tips for Planning Your Future
Before Enrollment
- Complete the personal assessments through Focus 2 Career
- Set up a Career Exploration appointment to discuss your assessment results
- Apply for admission with the program of study that matches your career choice
First Semester
- Get involved. Join a student organization on campus
- Keep good grades
- Develop a resume
- Attend an on-campus Job Fair.
Second Semester
- Stay involved. Seek leadership roles in campus organizations.
- Do a mock interview. Make an appointment with an Engagement Counselor.
- Refine your resume. See the Engagement Counselors for tips
- Meet with the Transfer Academic Advisor if you intend to pursue a Bachelor's Degree
- Keep up good grades. Employers are looking for hard-working, dedicated employees
Third Semester
- Stay involved. Seek leadership roles in campus organizations
- Update your resume. Include campus/summer employment and involvement in student organizations.
- Keep up the good work in the classroom
- Network with faculty, advisors, neighbors, friends, and family. Many jobs are found through networking.
- Attend an on-campus Job Fair
Fourth Semester
- Stay involved. Skills and networking learned while participating in student organizations are valuable in the job market
- Do a mock interview. Make an appointment with a Career Advisor
- Network, network, network. Many jobs are found through networking
- Participate in an internship
- Refine your resume
- Create and refine cover letter. Make an appointment with a Career Advisor
- Apply for jobs. Visit Handshake for current employment listings
- Attend an on-campus Job Fair
- Keep your good grades through graduation
Contact Us
Our office is located within The First Year Experience Office at the City Park Campus. We service all campuses and sites. Call 504-671-5155 to schedule an appointment today, or connect with us through ConexED.
City Park Location - Building 2, Room 307