Student Resources

Career Planning

• Schedule an appointment to meet with a staff member in the Career Development Center
  
  • What skills needed for a particular occupation
  • How to connect with professionals in their area of interest

• Explore and research possible career fields using What Can I Do with My Major? database
• Look for internships that can offer greater exposure to your chosen field
• Explore and research possible career fields using Career Development Center’s online resources
• Volunteer with an organization related to your career goals
• Attend career related workshops and presentations

Choose a Major

• If you are unsure about your major
  • Can take or retake the SIGI 3
  • Visit the Career Development Center for help clarifying your skills, interests, and

• Talk with your academic advisor in their major of interest
  • Find out if you need to complete a special application
  • Find out about deadlines and specific requirements that may be needed for your intended major

Career Fair & Employer Events

• Attend Career Fair and Employer events during fall and spring semesters

• Participate in Job Shadow and Employer Site Visits

Handshake

• Log on to Handshake to identify internship opportunities and update your profile

Job/Internship Search

• Resume & Cover Letter writing
• Practice Interviewing Skills
• Connect with Internship Coordinator in your academic department

Leadership/ Student Organizations

• Learn about, join and become involved in student organizations and clubs related to your major. Seek out leadership positions within these

Wardrobe

• Bowie Business Boutique offers a selection of professional clothing to students free of charge.The Bowie Business Boutique is open every Wednesday from 9am-12pm and 2pm-4pm.

Career Planning

• Identify your strengths, weaknesses, values, skills and work environment Use this knowledge to help identify and/or eliminate potential employers.
• Begin networking and making professional connections by creating a LinkedIn profile
• Get involved in a professional organization related to your career field. Inexpensive student memberships are often available. Ask a professor for recommendations or visit the Career Development Center to identify an appropriate
• Conduct informational interviews with professionals to find out how they prepared for their jobs, their view of the job market and advice that could help you succeed. Visit our website for helpful tips on how to conduct successful informational interviews.
• Attend career related workshops and presentations.

Career Fair & Employer Events

• Attend Career Fair and Employer events during the fall and spring semester
• Participate in Job Shadow and Employer Site Visits

Graduate/Professional School Preparation

• Obtain test dates for graduate / professional school entrance Take the test in the summer so you can be considered for early admission.
• Arrange for faculty members, administrators and former supervisors to write letters of   recommendation for both job and graduate school
• Participate in Princeton Review strategy sessions and practice exams

Handshake

• Update your Handshake profile and search for jobs/internships

Job/Internship Search

• Resume & Cover Letter writing
• Practice Interviewing Skills
• Connect with the Internship Coordinator in your Academic Department

Wardrobe

• Bowie Business Boutique offers a selection of professional clothing to students free of charge. The Bowie Business Boutique is open every Wednesday from 9am-12pm and 2pm-4pm.

Career Planning

• Ensure that your interview attire is ready to go. If you need some help in this area, stop by the Career Development Center. Also, check out the additional resources found on the Career Center webpage.
• Schedule at least one practice interview to fine-tune your interviewing
• Review sample resumes and cover letters in the Career Resource Library or have your existing resume and cover letters critiqued by the Career Development Center
• Update your Handshake and LinkedIn
• Take advantage of all networking
• Begin applying to potential Remember to allow at least four months to conduct your job search.
• Attend Career Fair & Employer events during the fall and spring semester
• Join and become involved in professional organizations related to your area of
• Create a gap year plan if you do not plan to attend graduate/professional immediately after graduation

Career Fair & Employer Events

• Attend Career Fair and Employer events during fall and spring semesters
• Participate in Job Shadow and Employer Site Visits

Internships and Practicum

• Meet with your Internship Coordinator or faculty advisor to discuss internships and practicum
• Utilize Handshake to assist in your internship search

Graduate/Professional School Preparation

• Complete applications for graduate or professional school early! Take any required tests needed. Admission decisions will be made during April and May.
  • Participate in Princeton Review strategy sessions and practice exams
• LSAT Awards Program through University of Baltimore/ Princeton Review
• Prepare personal statement and curriculum vitae

Job/Internship Search

• Resume & Cover Letter writing
• Practice and fine tune your Interviewing Skills
• Connect with the Internship Coordinator in your Academic Department