Build your qualifications

Market yourself professionally

• Consider experiences or accomplishments you would like to gain before you graduate. Use the Student Mosaic Builder to begin capturing these experiences.
• Build career-connected experiences and seek leadership opportunities where you can. (Find Your Path, Engage, Handshake)

• Ensure your strengths and skills are evident on your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn.
• Prepare for the interviewing process.  Set yourself up for interviewing success by using the career resources.
• Establish your personal brand by creating an elevator pitch.

Engage & grow your network

Ace the job application process

• List key people (faculty, staff, peers) you met during your college experience. Strengthen those relationships by connecting over LinkedIn and/or exchanging contact information and aspirations.
• Connect with industry professionals and alumni by using LinkedIn, following employers, and identifying second-degree connections.
• Attend conferences or professional association meetings.
• Conduct at least one informational interview with someone working in your target field or occupation. Use UML Connect to identify alumni, faculty, and staff that are willing to help.
• Access additional career resources to help you grow your network.

• Set your top career priorities for after graduation. Research and analyze job opportunities and weigh your options.
• Confirm a minimum of three professional references.
• Begin applying for post-graduation employment with at least three months of anticipation. Access resources to help you search for a job.
• Participate in on-campus recruiting events whenever you can. Attend at least one career fair.
• Keep your job search in check. Develop ways to track and manage your progress.

Prepare for graduate school (if applicable)

• Prepare for graduate school (if applicable)
• Make a Graduate school plan.
• Begin applying for graduate programs during the first semester of your senior year.
• Request recommendation letters and craft personal statements.

Schedule a meeting with a career advisor if you’d like individualized guidance mapping out your post-graduation plans.