Senior's Checklist

Utilize CCM Resources

The Center for Career Management sponsors numerous programs and workshops about resumes/cover letters, interviewing skills, job search strategies, and ways to connect with employers.

Outside of attending CCM events, you can increase the effectiveness of your job search by:

• Having your resume critiqued and revising as often as necessary.
• Continuing with self-discovery and assessment activities.
• Practicing interviewing skills through mock interviews or the on campus interviewing program during the fall and spring semesters.
• Making an appointment with a CCM professional staff member to define specific job search strategies including networking, portfolio development, researching employers and opportunities, and building your reference list.
• Notifying CCM upon acceptance of an offer of full-time employment.

Register with ZIProfessional

If you have not already done so, register with ZIProfessional to become eligible for full-time job postings, resume referrals, and on-campus recruiting schedules.

Confirm Graduation Requirements

It is important that you confirm any remaining degree requirements with your academic advisor at least two semesters prior to graduation. Graduation applications are due at least one semester prior to your anticipated semester of graduation. It is your responsibility to investigate and complete this process.

Consider Graduate School

Students may consider continuing their education through a masters, pre-professional, or doctoral program. You should consider what programs you are interested in and which may be required in your anticipated career field. Initial considerations should include the graduate program requirements, application deadlines and entrance examinations. For additional information on graduate school entrance exams, contact the Counseling, Testing and Career Center.

Contact the Alumni Association

If you are willing to serve as a mentor to a student, wish to locate names of alumni with whom to conduct informational interviews, or want to become involved with one of the many alumni advisory boards, contact the Alumni Association today.