Second Year

Priorities

• Confirm your choice of major
• Start taking required classes in your major

Recommended Next Steps

• Revisit your career assessment  results and findings with new eyes, and don’t be afraid to retake the assessment
• Gather information about careers of interest
• Start thinking about if an advanced degree is in your future
• If professional school (ex. Medical School, Law School, etc.) is in your future, start gaining relevant experience and learning about the application process and timeline
• Start networking with faculty in order to get future recommendation letters for graduate or professional school
• Gain work experience that builds transferable skills, such as leadership, coordinating, or communication skills
• Create a resume or update an existing one
• Join student organizations related to your major and professional associations related to your intended career field

Optional

• Talk to your advisor about  your academic progress and evaluate if your academic performance is in line with the major you have chosen
• Actively explore career options with informational interviews or shadowing
• Follow up with a Major & Career professional to discuss your career plan progress