Career Development Information for Freshmen

Welcome to college. It is not too early to begin thinking about your career planning. These are some questions you may have:

Explore your interests, values and goals through career inventories available to you in the Career Development Center (CDC)
Look into the Student Employment Services listings of part-time job opportunities
Investigate internships and overseas study programs for your future course registrations
Improve your writing skills (a very important career skill) by writing in class or for the "Cardinal Points"
Prepare your first resume with help from the CDC
Participate in a club, group or team; take responsibility for an activity in that organization
Gain skills and increased awareness of your interests and organizing abilities through participation in student volunteer programs
Join a study group and/or use support services Learning Center, Student Support Services, or the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Office to enhance your GPA
Explore summer job opportunities using CDC resources

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