Keep Exploring and Building
Explore Further: Take advanced courses in your chosen major or areas of interest. Look for opportunities to participate in research on topics that align with your interests.
Build Skills: opt for Experiential Learning that provides real-world applications of your knowledge. Develop skills relevant to your field.
Build Resume Content: Keep a journal of accomplishments. This can include personal projects, academic projects, internship experiences, and leadership experiences. Keeping a running list of your accomplishments will be crucial when building a resume. Use VMock to develop your document.
Get Involved
Gain Experience: Look for internship opportunities related to your interests. Volunteer to engage with your population or topics of interest (women, mental health, sustainability) or lead a club/organization to develop durable skills.
Network: Apply to be a candidate for a Career Trek and other industry events to learn about job trends and connect with professionals. Talk to alumni about their career paths. Use LinkedIn’s Alumni Tool to source and build more connections. Attend Sophomore Summit, a program targeting career development needed exclusively for Sophomores!
