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Developmental Career Tasks- Junior

Developmental Career Tasks for the College Student

JUNIOR: DECISIONS
We see juniors as individuals needing to solidify their career direction in a number of different ways. Early preparations can be made to transition smoothly as a senior into the workforce. They need to do the following:
  • Narrow their career interests by talking with professionals in their field and researching employers who might actually employ them
  • Take leadership positions in campus organizations
  • Plan to enroll for a professional level internship under their advisor's guidance
  • Learn about cover letter and resume writing, interviewing, and best job search methods to include the Internet
  • Check out the labor market and determine how it impacts their decision
  • Consider grad schools and the admission process
  • Learn the advantages of and ways to develop a working network
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