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Get Started Early and Start Planning for your future!
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Visit Junior Division(Lee Hall) to learn about services, resources and workshops.
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Visit the Career Development Center(Lee Hall Rm. 110) for the following:
- Information on the Career Decision Making class to help you select a major.
- Career testing instruments to help you identify interests, skills and abilities.
- SIGI PLUS(computerized self-assessment and career exploration software)
- Career Counseling and career resource information in the Career Library to assist
you in identifying occupational areas which match your interest, values and strengths.
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Visit Career Services or http://careerservices.louisiana.edu for:
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Contact the Financial Aid Office for on-campus jobs through the College Work Study Program.
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Become involved in student organizations and other activities.
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Establish a "Career" file for collecting career planning materials.
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Develop good study skills and focus on the importance of maintaining a good academic record.
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Do everything listed for Freshman Year if you haven't done already!
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Explore potential Co-op opportunities.
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Collect and assess information about yourself: skills, abilities, personality, values, strengths,
weaknesses. For assistance visit the Career Testing Center in Junior Division located in Lee Hall.
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Search CajunTRAK(Career Services online Job Listings)
for off-campus part-time jobs, internships and summer work.
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Contact the Financial Aid Office for on-campus jobs through the College Work Study Program.
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Attend Career Days and talk to employers about potential internships, co-ops and other future opportunities.
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Register with Career Services to post your resume online and participate in On-campus Interviewing for internships and co-ops.
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Become involved in student organizations.
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Add honors, awards, and student activities to your "Career" file.
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Start preparing for your job search by attending Career Services free workshops:
- Interviewing Tips Workshop
- Resume Writing Workshop
- Mock Interviews
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Continue to be aware of the importance of maintaining a good academic record.
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Prepare for your job search by attending Career Services free workshops:
- Interviewing Tips Workshop
- Resume Writing Workshop
- Mock Interviews
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Network! Don't wait until the last minute to make personal contacts in the business and professional world:
- Connect with Faculty & Staff
- Get involved in student professional organizations
- Connect with other students.
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Attend Career Days and talk to employers about potential internships and co-op positions.
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Search CajunTRAK(Career Services online Job Listings) for
internships, co-ops, and part-time positions.
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Register with Career Services to post your resume online and participate in On-campus Interviewing for internships and co-ops.
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Contact your college to see if there is an internship coordinator to find out about specific opportunities within your major.
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Research graduate school options.
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Continue to maintain a strong academic record.
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Network, Network, Network! Discuss career opportunities with faculty, friends, and alumni.
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Participate in Career Services sponsored activities:
- Interviewing Tips Workshop
- Resume Writing Workshop
- Mock Interviews
- Dining Etiquette Dinner
- Professional Dress for Success Event
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Register with Career Services to post your resume online and participate in On-campus Interviewing.
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Be completely prepared for Career Days.
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Develop good rapport with faculty, administrators and supervisors for positive references.
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Research graduate school options.
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Become familiar with federal and state agency career opportunities and application processes.
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Get related work experience: co-op, internship, part-time employment. Search CajunTRAK for full time, part time,
co-op and internship positions. Visit other job listing sites such as LaWorks.
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Contact your college to see if there is an internship coordinator to find out about specific opportunities within your major.
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Add a section to your career file entitled "Prospective Employers" including names and information on companies of interest.
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Maintain a positive attitude and conduct job search with professionalism and integrity.
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Complete and return the Graduate/Employment Questionnaire to Career Services after you have accepted a position.
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Join the Alumni Association and connect with alumni chapters in the city where you plan to start your career.
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