FIRST YEAR FRESHMAN- ORIENTATION
AND ADAPTION
SEMESTER 2 FRESHMAN
Review academic progress with advisor.
Attend a Career Planning Orientation -
Mandatory. Sign up in January in Bear Down Gym.
Explore / confirm Interests, values, skills.
Investigate part-time jobs, internships,
co-ops and volunteer experience.
- Career Services (Old Main) , Wildcat
Job line (520) 791-6456
- Explore specific careers through resources
in CATS PD Office. - Seek advice and information through academic departments.
- Conduct informational interviews
- Confirm major / career choices
- Choose General Education courses from
academic plan for Fall Semester.
- Register for fall through your advisor
on campus.
- See CATS Academics for further advice
and direction.
Look into summer employment, volunteer
experience, internships, or possible summer school classes.
1st SEMESTER SOPHOMORE
Assessment and Exploration
Review academic progress with advisor.
Develop a systematic career development
process.
Learn about Occupations
- Academic departments
- Career Services Library / DISCOVER /
CATS P.D. Office
- The UA Alumni Career Connections via
WWW.
Develop Career decision - making skills
and setting goals.
Determine future educational needs for
career choice by talking to professional in field and
college advisors, visiting the Career Information Center,
UA Main Library and academic departments.
Continue Informational Interviewing and
Networking.
Attend Career Fairs
Research career options by attending a
career - related experience orientation and campus career fairs.
Develop personal
acquaintances with faculty, staff, counselors, and administrators.
Ask for information about student clubs, and organizations, and
about opportunities for internships or on campus activities to supplement
your course work.
Register for spring classes through your
advisor on campus.
2ND SEMESTER SOPHOMORE
Review academic progress
with advisor.
Assess skills and knowledge in preparation
for career related experience.
Look into summer jobs, internships or volunteer
experience.
Register for fall through advisor on campus.
See CATS Academics for further advice and
direction.
Look into summer employment, volunteer
experience, or internships.
Develop a resume and compare qualifications
with job announcements.
1ST SEMESTER JUNIOR
Career Decisions and Reality Testing
Review academic progress
with advisor.
Register for Upper-Division Writing Proficiency
exam - Modern languages 380
Develop presentation of employability skills
by attending career workshops on resume writing, interviewing,
and doing a job search or see Becky in CATS PD.
Attend career fairs on campus to learn
: What employers are looking for in future employees ; what types
of jobs are offered by employers ; what qualifications are
needed for admission to specific graduate programs ; what career
experience I can obtain.
Reassess career goals. Begin developing
network.
Pursue major course work outlined in academic
plan.
Join organizations in your chosen field.
Register for Spring semester through advisor
on campus.
See CATS Academics for further advice and
direction.
2ND SEMESTER JUNIOR
Review academic progress
with advisor ; Pursue major course work
Develop a file of career - related projects
and references for graduate school or a professional position.
Reassess career goals, including alternate
career plans.
Attend a job / graduate school search orientation.
Identify and read professional journals
and newsletters to become acquainted with the jargon and ongoing
development in your field.
Apply for graduation at the Office of Undergraduate
Degree Certification.
Register for fall through advisor on campus.
Attend summer school as needed.
Obtain a summer job, internship or volunteer
experience.
Enroll for graduate school admissions test
preparatory class.
Take graduate school admissions test.
Update your resume.
1st SEMESTER SENIOR
Job Search or Grad School Campaign
Review academic progress with advisor.
Register for on campus interviewing through
Career Center.
Research graduate school information ;
Apply to graduate school
Attend workshops on interviewing, job search
strategies resumes, etc - see CATS PD or Career Center.
Select faculty and administrators you desire
to act as references.
Research employer information;Conduct more
informational interviews; network
Begin job search.
Register for Spring semester through advisor
on campus.
See CATS Academics for further advice and
direction.
2ND SEMESTER SENIOR
Review academic progress
with advisor ; Complete course requirements.
Apply to graduate school.
Discuss career opportunities and plans
with faculty, counselors, and professionals in your field
; continue job search.
Complete file of career -related projects.
Graduate and have career alternatives!!!!