Career Development Services
Professional Development Plan
The following plan is a general guideline for your career development. Be sure to utilize SOU Career Development Services to receive assistance in designing and implementing an individual professional development plan that fits your needs.
Freshman
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Visit SOU Career Development Services in the Stevenson Union, room 312 for an overview of services offered
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Register with Career Development Services through SOU CareerLink
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Get involved in campus clubs and research volunteer opportunities in the community
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Participate in a Career Development Services' resume workshop
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Build your professional career network by attending the Internship & Volunteer Fair
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Register for the winter term Career Exploration Class (SAS 301)
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Sign up for an employer presentation to learn more about a career field or industry
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Register for the spring term Career Exploration Class (SAS 303)
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Attend the Career Fair in the spring term to learn about career opportunities, continue to build your professional career network
Sophomore
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Get involved in campus clubs and leadership activities
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Participate in Career Development Services' resume and interview workshops
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Attend the Internship & Volunteer Fair to meet with recruiters about opportunities
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Volunteer or intern in the community
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Conduct an informational interview to speak with professionals in your fields of interest
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Sign up for an employer presentation to learn more about a career field or industry
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Attend the Career Fair to learn about career opportunities, continue to build your professional career network
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Interview SOU alumni about their career choices
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Connect with Career Development Services to have your resume critiqued
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Attend the Internship & Volunteer Fair
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Apply for internships in a career field of interest
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Conduct informational interviews in your career field
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Participate in Career Development Services' interview workshop
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Sign up for an employer presentation to learn more about a career field or industry
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Practice your interviewing skills and receive feedback through a mock interview
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Intern with an employer to gain experience in your desired field
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Join a professional association in your field of interest
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Attend the Career Fair as you continue to build your professional career network
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Research graduate programs and attend the Graduate Education Fair
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Sharpen job search strategies through career development workshops
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Sign up for an employer presentation to learn more about a career field or industry
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Attend the Internship & Volunteer Fair
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Intern with an employer to strengthen your qualifications
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Attend the Career Fair
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Apply for graduate school if desired
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Sign up for on-campus interviews for positions in your field of interest
