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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