The

Career

Planning

Road Map

DISCOVER

Have you thought about

what you want to do

when you graduate?

NO YES

*Log on to FOCUS (found on the Center for Career & Professional Development’s (CCPD) website) and complete the assessments to identify interests, values, skills and personality preferences. Use your results, experiences and aspirations to write a personalized Action Plan on FOCUS.

*Familiarize yourself with various majors. Attend the Majors Fair. Talk to faculty and upper-classmen in different majors.

Next

*Learn about what you can do with different

majors using resources such as “What Can I

Do With This Major”

*Attend the Club Fair. Participate in activities

and clubs and community service to explore

interests and develop new skills.

*Consider a summer job that will allow you to

experience something you are interested in.

*Develop a resume as a first step to your

future career. Next Step

EXPLORE Do you know about all

the career options

available to you?

NO YES

Back to previous question.

*Attend career related events, workshops,

presentations, job fairs.

*Conduct informational interviews and job

shadow professionals working in careers

that interest you.

*Explore potential career paths through the

various links on the .Career Related Sites by

Major section of the CCPD website.

Next

*Review and update your FOCUS Action Plan

and make any revisions or additions.

*Participate in volunteer service related to

your career interests.

*Explore study-abroad programs.

*Develop and strengthen transferable skills by

getting involved. Take on leadership roles.

*Begin planning for a summer internship. Talk

to your advisor. Check out the internship links

on the CCPD website. Next Step

DECIDE Are you ready to

make some decisions

about your career?

NO YES

Back to previous question.

*Gather more information about careers and

the job market. Review general career trends

and employer needs.

*If considering graduate or professional school,

begin researching potential programs. Find

out what admission tests may be required.

*Strengthen your resume. Prepare your

response to Tell Me About Yourself. Learn how

to network.

Next

*Practice your interviewing skills. Utilize

InterviewStream.

*Develop your LinkedIn profile and join the

LHU Alumni LinkedIn group. Look for other

professional network groups of interest.

*Attend job fairs and other professional

events and establish contacts in your field.

*Acquire additional skills and experience

through an internship, summer job, or other

work/volunteer opportunities. Next Step

IMPLEMENT Are you ready to take that

next step after graduation?

NO YES

Back to previous question.

*Choose your career direction and develop a

plan of action.

*Identify and research potential employers.

*Finalize your resume and LinkedIn profile,

and identify potential references.

*Apply to graduate/professional schools and

register to take necessary exams. Begin

working on your personal statement.

Next

*Sharpen interviewing skills. Utilize

InterviewStream. Schedule a mock interview

in the CCPD.

*Network and reach out to contacts.

*Attend job fairs on- and off-campus.

*Register on LHU CareerConnections, and

utilize the other resources on the CCPD

website to search and apply for jobs.

*Analyze job offers/graduate school

admissions and weigh options. Next

Congratulations!

You have taken the steps to prepare yourself for success after graduation.

Remember that career development is a process that will continue throughout your life. There will be times when you will find it helpful to revisit some of these steps.

Be sure to utilize the resources and services in the Center for Career and Professional Development, Ulmer 206, throughout your academic career. We’re here to help you with your journey.

*Interpersonal skills

*Teamwork skills

*Leadership skills

*Communication skills (written & verbal)

*Planning, organization, & management skills

*Decision-making and problem-solving skills

*Research and analytic skills

*Advanced computer skills

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