
First Year: Assess and Explore
Want to land like a true Hawk in year four? Here’s how to get started in year one.
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Learn MoreVisit potential employers and get a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life at their companies.
Learn MoreAttend a spring career fair to get insight from and connect with alumni and industry leaders.
Learn MoreWith help from the Allan Center team, put your best digital foot forward!
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Second Year: Explore and Connect
Your second year is a time to explore potential career paths and start building a network that will help you take flight.
Attend the fall Career Fair to continue networking or land an internship.
Learn MoreVisit the "What can I do with my major?" page to explore jobs that match for major and/or minor.
Learn MoreAttend ‘Mocktails’ in the fall to start working on your networking skills in a simulated event.
Attend Career Exploration Day in the fall to explore additional employers.
Learn MoreComplete a short-term project on Parker Dewey or a virtual simulation on Forage to boost your resume.
Explore OpportunitiesAttend at least one Career Fair in the spring to immerse yourself in a potential opportunity.
Learn MoreAttend at least one professional development workshop to review your resume, get advice on job applications, and more.
Learn MoreIf you haven't already, create a LinkedIn profile and start connecting with your classmates, UHart alumni, and professionals you've met at Career Studio events.
Get StartedBuild up your interview skills in preparation for professional opportunities.
Complete the "What Can I Do With This Major?" worksheet to map out potential career paths.
Work with a Career Ambassador to draft a cover letter template you can adapt to multiple job applications.
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Third Year: Connect and Develop
Continue your upward momentum in your third year by following this checklist–make connections on and off campus and develop your skills.
Execute professional assignments to build and demonstrate skills while exploring career paths.
Get StartedAttend Career Exploration Day in the fall and select a company you want to be hired by.
Learn MoreLearn the dos and don't of formal dinner etiquette in a familiar setting.
Learn MoreComplete a short-term project on Parker Dewey or a virtual simulation on Forage to boost your resume.
Explore OpportuntiesAttend at least one Career Field Takeover to immerse yourself in a potential opportunity.
Learn MoreAttend at least one professional development workshop to review your resume, get advice on job applications, and more.
Learn MoreHaven't found one yet? Visit the Career Studio!
Practice your interviewing skills with real professionals in a learning environment.
Get a free, professional headshot courtesy of the Allan Center.
Learn MoreScan your resume through Big Interview to get immediate feedback.

Fourth Year: Develop and Land
Refine your skills, polish your resume, and set your sights on the opportunities that await you. In your fourth year, become a hawk that lands!
Make sure your resume is perfect using Big Interview and meeting with a Career Ambassador.
Attend the fall Career Fair and land an interview for a full-time job.
Practice interviewing with a career ambassador or an alum.
Make an AppointmentExplore CampusCT and find professional groups and activities to join.
Learn MoreAttend at least one spring career fair to get insight from and connect with alumni and industry leaders.
Learn MoreAttend at least two professional development workshops.
Learn how to negotiate salaries based on your skills and experience.
Attend an EventCreate a five-year launch plan with a career team member to map out your professional goals.
Leave your mark during a celebratory send-off as we honor your next big move!
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Attend the celebration of YOU with a toast by President Ward.
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