Set Yourself Up for Success this Summer!

Happy summer vacation, Hounds!

Whether you’re working, travelling, interning, or just relaxing this summer, there is plenty you can be doing to set yourself up for a success future right now.

No matter your year in school, it is never too early to work toward your goals! Here are just a few steps you can take.

Class of 2023

Rising Seniors

  • Review our sample resumes and upload your own resume draft to Handshake for review
  • Explore fall and spring internships posted on the job boards on Handshake
  • Conduct informational interviews with people working in your areas of interest
  • Shadow a family member/friend at their job
  • Consider your graduate school or post-graduate service options
  • Strengthen LinkedIn account by adding any internship experiences
  • Reach out to alumni working in your field of interest

Rising Sophomores and Juniors

  • Review our sample resumes and upload your own resume draft to Handshake for review
  • Explore  majors and careers with our interactive exploration tool, Focus 2!
  • Explore fall and spring internships posted on the job boards on Handshake
  • Conduct informational interviews with people working in your areas of interest
  • Shadow a family member/friend at their job
  • Build LinkedIn account

Don’t forget, the CDIC is open through the summer to support you in your job/internship searches and career exploration. We’re open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and are available for in-person, Zoom, and phone meetings. Log onto Handshake or email us at careerdevelopment@assumption.edu to schedule an appointment!

 

By Kelly Stairs M.A. '10
Kelly Stairs M.A. '10 Assistant Director