Your 4-Year Career Plan

Use this checklist to tap into the great career resources available to you at JWU, from internships, career fairs and networking opportunities with top employers to individual advising, resume workshops and practice interviews.

There’s a lot to do, but we’re here to help you make the most of these resources. To get started your freshman year, make an appointment.

Freshmen Year: How Do I Begin?

Explore Career Options	Explore your interests, set your career goals and research career paths in your industry.
Internships	Get a head start looking for a part-time job or internship and register in our job listing.
Interview Skills	Prepare for upcoming summer job interviews; sit down with a friend and practice interview questions.
Build Your Resume	Attend a Basic Resume Workshop and start building your resume.
Career Events	Build your career skills at our workshops and career events.
Find a Job	Start buying your professional wardrobe for career fairs and interviews.
Network	Talk to our career experts and alumni about possible careers.

Sophomore Year: Where Do I Want to Go?

Explore Career Options	To explore your options, meet with a career expert.
Internships	If you want to do an internship in the next two terms, meet with a career expert.
Interview Skills	To perfect your interview skills, schedule a one-on-one mock interview.
Build Your Resume	Schedule a one-on-one resume critique.
Career Events	Perfect your resume, interview skills and business etiquette at of our career workshops.
Find a Job	Find a summer job that relates to your major in our job listing.
Network	Get involved with JWU’s professional student organizations.

Junior Year: How Do I Get There?

Explore Career Options	Remember that if you need quick career advice, you can walk in any time.
Internships	If you want to do an internship in the next two terms, meet with a career expert.
Interview Skills	Make the best impression at an interview using our interview tips.
Build Your Resume	Meet with a career expert to capture your experiences (internships, jobs, community service, etc.) in your resume.
Career Events	Meet company reps at boutique career fairs targeted to your major.
Find a Job	Get your career search in gear and register for our Capstone career management course early.
Network	Build your network through faculty, professional organizations, and internships.

Senior Year: How Do I Make it Happen?

Explore Career Options	In addition to the opportunities on-campus, work with us to find local career fairs and informational interviews off-campus.
Internships	If you want to do an internship this year, meet with a career expert.
Interview Skills	Contact us to get involved in on-campus interviews with top hiring companies.
Build Your Resume	Attend an Advanced Resume Workshop and make sure you customize your resume for each job application.
Career Events	Do not pass up a single opportunity. Attend all events relevant to your major/industry, from industry panels to career fairs.
Find a Job	With over 12,000 jobs posted just for JWU students, make sure you're applying for positions in our job listing.
Network	You’ll meet company reps on campus, so do your research. Review company profiles and websites and create a target list of companies to talk to at our career events.

Remember, a job search is a job in itself, so take some time each day to make new contacts, research companies, customize your resume and complete applications. Don’t forget, follow-up is key.