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Career Road Map
Chart your course to career success!
This four-year plan is your roadmap to navigate the exciting and sometimes overwhelming world of career
exploration and preparation. We9ll guide you through each year of your academic journey, equipping you with the
resources and activities to build a strong foundation for your future. Follow these steps as a guide to help you be a
confdent and competitive candidate ready to launch your dream career upon graduation!
First year (0-29 units)
Tip!
" Explore the Career Center website.
" Complete your Handshake profle through
MyCoyote.
" Meet with a Career Advisor by making an
appointment on Navigate.
" Develop your resume and cover letter.
" Attend career workshops and career fairs.
" Identify a mentor on campus.
Sophomore (30-59 units)
" Research jobs and careers by attending career
fairs and using online resources.
" Conduct informational interviews with
professionals.
" Have your resume and cover letter reviewed by a
Career Advisor during drop-in hours.
" Join a club or organization.
" Practice interviewing with Big Interview.
" Participate in experiential learning opportunities
by volunteering, job shadowing, engaging in
internships or research, and more.
" Meet with a Career Advisor for an appointment.
" Continue working with your mentor.
For more information,
resources, and more,
please visit the Career
Roadmap PDF booklet!
Junior (60-89 units)
" Brand your professional identity (LinkedIn
and social media).
" Network with professionals, faculty/staf,
employers, and alumni.
" Research graduate or professional programs
and attend information sessions.
" Update and revise resume/cover letter.
" Attend career fairs and apply for internships
in the early spring semester.
" Complete informational interviews.
" Meet with a Career Advisor.
" Continue working with your mentor.
" Complete an internship.
Senior (90+ units)
" Continue to brand your professional identity.
" Attend career fairs in fall and spring and
applying for post-graduation roles.
" Schedule a mock interview with a Career
Advisor.
" Tailor your resume/cover letter for job
applications and submit.
" Attend professional conferences,
conventions, and networking opportunities.
" Complete informational interviews.
" Apply for graduate, professional, or other
post-baccalaureate programs.
" Meet with a Career Advisor.
" Continue to work with your mentor.
Alumni
" Lifetime access to all our career resources.
" Contact the Career Center for more
information.
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