In this phase, students are learning skills to connect with and communicate their value to employers. Students are participating in multiple, diverse experiences to build career-ready skill sets that match the needs of industry.
Answered no to any of these questions - You need to experience! Click below to connect to resources.
Answered yes to all of these questions. You're ready to move to the next phase and see if you are ready to act!
Need to Experience?
Way to go - you are moving right along your career journey! The second phase of the journey is the need to experience phase.
The need to experience phase is all about students accumulating meaningful experiences and cultivating skill sets that align with the demands of industry. Additionally, students are building their professional network and learning how to communicate their value to employers on a resume, in an interview, while networking and on their LinkedIn profile. Majority of your time in college will be in this phase of the journey. Strive to participate in diverse experiences and make meaningful connections to bring clarity to your career goals and aspirations.
Career Ready Journey skills built in this phase are: Explore & Connect, Communicate Your Value.
Resources
Upload your resume to Handshake and have it reviewed by a trained staff member to ensure your document is up to industry standards.
Joining a student organization is a great way to gain skills, boost your resume, build
valuable connections for networking and participate in community service.
Student Organizations Other Ways to Get Involved
Participating in diverse experiences helps you gain a wide range of soft and hard
skills and helps bring clarity to your career goals. Search for job opportunities
on Handshake or learn more about micro-internships below.
Handshake Login Learn More about Micro-Internships View On-Campus Jobs Learn More about Applied Learning Shockers On Deck
Create a LinkedIn Profile to boost your professional brand and create opportunities
to showcase your achievements, expand your professional network and connect with others
in your field.
Schedule a LinkedIn Optimization Appointment
Attend a Career Fair or Job Fair to connect with industry recruiters and find opportunities
to gain experience in your field. Have your resume ready and practice your elevator
pitch.
View Career Fairs
Use LinkedIn Learning to build business, technology, software, and creative skills
and earn certifications. Use Forage to participate in job simulations created by leading
employers.
Learn More About LinkedIn Learn More About Forage
Practice communicating your value to a potential employer in an interview setting. Receive constructive feedback from a career coach in a mock interview appointment. Reference the Interview guide to learn about the different types of interview questions, pre and post interview activities and other tips.