Four Year Career Development Plan

Freshman Year: EXPLORE

Get to know your academic advisor and Director of Career Services
Meet all of your professors and establish a relationship
Explore academic majors and minors (Benedictine Course Catalog)
Complete the Strong Interest Inventory test to help with major and career choices
Learn about the resources available on campus
Get started on a positive note: attend all classes, complete all assignments and maintain a good GPA
Join organizations on campus – good rule of thumb is to join one related to an academic or career interest and one social club
Register for the Raven Walk at ravenwalk.benedictine.edu
Create a LinkedIn profile
Network and conduct an informational interview with at least one professional in industry of interest per semester
Create an account on benedictine.givepulse.com in order to search for and start tracking your service hours
Use breaks to job shadow in an area of interest
Draft a college resume

Continue to maintain a good GPA
Attend career-related workshops
Become more active in student organizations
Do service off campus
Explore study abroad options
Develop work experience
Research internship possibilities
Approach professors about possible research opportunities
Network and conduct an informational interview with at least one professional in industry of interest per semester

Take mock GRE, GMAT, MCAT and LSAT exams
Prepare grad school applications and apply for scholarships
Fine tune resume and interviewing skills
Participate in experiential learning through internships and volunteer opportunities
Participate in on-campus recruiting events
Update your LinkedIn profile
Network and conduct an informational interview with at least one professional in industry of interest per semester

Attend presentations on job searches, interviewing, writing and applying to grad school
Establish life goals, budget and career plans
Cultivate your network
Review all graduation requirements with academic advisor and registrar
Select faculty, staff, and former employees for references
Apply to post-graduate opportunities
Notify Career Services about future plans
Become a Loyal Raven