Four-Year SUCCESS Plan
The Four-Year SUCCESS Plan outlines various academic and professional tasks to complete while in school to help you be marketable and successful in a job search after graduation. To access a printable version of the Four-Year SUCCESS Plan, please refer to the Career Readiness Guide.
- Download and log into Navigate and explore resources
- Meet with your academic advisor
- Learn Student Planning to register for classes
- Explore potential majors using virtual career resources
- Develop effective study habits and time management skills
- Learn about resources and services available on campus
- Determine your skills, interests, and values
- Meet with a member of the Center for Learning and Student Support
- on campus and in student organizations
- Attend the College-to-Career Expo for part-time jobs
- Log into and complete your profile
For additional assistance mapping out your four years at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, please schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor or visit our Career Readiness Guide.
- Declare a major if undecided
- Develop a resume and have it reviewed
- Connect interests, strengths, and skills with academic and career aspirations
- Identify academic need within your major and schedule a tutoring appointment
- Apply for internships and or volunteer
- Attend career development events and workshops
- Discover leadership opportunities on campus
- Make connections with faculty in your major
- Practice your elevator pitch at the College-to-Career Expo
- Create a profile and build your network
For additional assistance mapping out your four years at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, please schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor or visit our Career Readiness Guide.
- Explore how your interests, strengths, and skills apply to career options
- Research multiple career and or graduate school opportunities
- Network with at least three individuals in your field of interest
- Apply for internships and or volunteer
- Consider working for the Center for Learning and Student Support as a tutor within your major
- Articulate your area of study and why
- Update your resume with new experiences
- Schedule a mock interview appointment for practice
- Attend the College-to-Career Expo and career workshops
- Connect with career development resources on campus
- Clean up social media profiles and online presence
For additional assistance mapping out your four years at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, please schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor or visit our Career Readiness Guide.
- Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to wrap up any plans before graduation
- Start your job search early (at least two semesters before graduating)
- Update your resume and write cover letters
- Attend various job fairs and networking nights
- Apply for internships and or volunteer
- See a writing consultant to assist with graduate school statements, capstone projects, and/or senior seminar papers
- Use to apply for full-time positions
- Explore virtual career resources for job searching
- Finalize graduate school applications
- Research companies of interest on
- Update your Handshake and profiles
For additional assistance mapping out your four years at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, please schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor or visit our Career Readiness Guide.
Use your summers to pursue internships, micro-internships, volunteer opportunities, or pre-professional experiences related to your field of interest to expand your skill base.
For additional assistance mapping out your four years at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, please schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor or visit our Career Readiness Guide.