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BUILD CAREER SKILLS
NETWORK & SEEK CAREER ADVICE
APPLY FOR JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL
CREATE RESUME
GET INVOLVED
EXPLORE CONCENTRATIONS
CREATE BUSINESS LINK PROFILE
EXPLORE CAREERS
GAIN EXPERIENCE
ATTEND CAREER WORKSHOPS
DECLARE CONCENTRATION
CAREER PLAN Career Plan Guide To Success!
College of Business Administration
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER
209.667.3786· [email protected]· DBH 217
1st YEAR
2nd YEAR
3rd YEAR
4th YEAR
SEEK EMPLOYMENT
ATTEND CAREER FAIRS
APPLY FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL
CONTINUE CAREER PLAN
Complete the checklist for
each year to work towards
your CAREER GOAL!
NEXT DESTINATION
SUCCESS START CAREER OR
GRADUATE SCHOOL
CAREER CHECKLIST TO SUCCESS
BusinessLink
FOURTH YEAR
SEEK EMPLOYMENT: Set up search agents based on career interests, participate in on-campus recruitment events and apply for jobs through your BusinessLink profile and interview.
ATTEND CAREER FAIRS: Research business industries and network with recruiters at Accounting Night and Meet The Firms Night events to secure internships and employment opportunities.
APPLY FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL: Attend information sessions, take graduate exam (GRE or GMAT), and complete graduate program applications to pursue your graduate education.
CONTINUE CAREER PLAN: Continue developing your skills and gaining work experience. Maintain your resume, keep track of where you have applied, continue networking and building your professional identity.
THIRD YEAR
BUILD CAREER SKILLS: Have your resume critiqued, practice interviewing and watch CareerSpots videos to get prepared to enter the work force. Utilize other resources and workshops on your BusinessLink profile
NETWORK & SEEK CAREER ADVICE: Meet with Faculty Advisors to gain insight into the career field. Connect with employers at career events to learn about career opportunities and build relationships.
APPLY FOR JOBS & INTERNSHIPS: Further grow your skills and experience by obtaining employment. Attend Accounting Night & Meet the Firms Night Fairs and apply for opportunities on your BusinessLink profile .
RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL: Attend information sessions and complete research on graduate programs, like a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), to learn about curriculum, requirements and deadlines.
SECOND YEAR
EXPLORE CAREERS: Identify and explore occupations of interest by reviewing career opportunities on the BusinessLink site and speaking further with faculty advisors on concentrations of interests.
GAIN EXPERIENCE: Build skills and test out careers by obtaining an entry-level job or summer internship providing life experience outside of the classroom you can add to your resume.
ATTEND CAREER WORKSHOPS: Career workshops such as Resume Critiques, Interviewing, Mentorship Panel, How To Prepare For A Career Fair can provide you with career advice and help you build your professional image.
DECLARE CONCENTRATION: By the end of your 2nd year you must declare your Business Administration Concentrations by completing a “Declaration or Change of Degree Objective” form.
FIRST YEAR
CREATE RESUME: Advertise who you are by summarizing your skills, abilities and accomplishments. This will allow you to apply for volunteer experiences, jobs and internships when they become available.
GET INVOLVED: Join student clubs and organizations or volunteer for a cause of interest. This allows you to meet new people with common interests, while gaining leadership skills and experience.
EXPLORE CONCENTRATIONS: Review the “Concentration Highlights” handout and speak with a Business Advisor to learn more about the different areas of business.
CREATE BUSINESS LINK PROFILE: Create a professional image, add your resume and explore the many resources, workshops, companies and career opportunities available to business students.
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