Fourth Year & Beyond
You are not alone if you do not have a clear career or graduate/professional school path by your senior year, many others do not as well. However, now is definitely the time to keep moving.
Priorities
- Commit to your best option after graduation, and come up with one or two backup plans
- Finalize your resume—targeting appropriate job goals, or finalize C.V for graduate school
- Attend the Career Fair to meet with potential employers
- Get experience to build transferable skills
- Seek full-time employment, research employers, and learn how to conduct an effective job search
- Prepare to present yourself to employers as someone who is ready to transition out of college
- Brush up on professional etiquette, hone the resume, and learn to interview successfully
- If pursuing graduate school, make sure to create a timeline and plan for the application process
- Attend alumni special events on campus to bolster your networks
- Apply for graduation