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CAREER PLANNING ASSESS EXPLORE FOCUS IMPLEMENT |
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| Get to know your academic advisor Select liberal education courses for exposure to a variety of disciplines. Explore careers and majors with: • Career Services • Faculty/Staff/Advisors/Alumni • College Catalog • Alumni Career Mentors • Professionals in your field(s) Complete career interest inventories: • DISCOVER (Computer Guidance System) Available by logging into the portal and clicking the Discover link on the left. • Other assessments available online (http://www.bemidjistate.edu/students/services/career) |
Visit the Advising Success Center to obtain a tutor if needed. Activities in the Academic and Career Planning Process Checklist Use caution with online communities |
| Continue to explore interests, values, abilities and lifestyle preferences Attend “Choosing a Major” Workshop offered through Career Services Enroll in classes that fit both liberal education and potential majors Discuss potential majors with: Attend Major and Career Expo Learn about setting up a free Electronic Portfolio through (http://efoliominnesota.com) |
Acquire experience through: • Part-time and summer work • Student/Community Organizations Investigate opportunities for internships and practica Explore additional majors or minors to increase marketability Consider the possibility for study abroad Research majors and careers in the Career Resource Library - 102 Sanford Maintain a strong GPA |
| Select major(s) minor(s) Complete Graduation Planning Documents available online at (www.bemidjistate.edu/students/records Finalize practica/related part-time employment, internships or international studies Attend Job Seeking Skills workshops through Career Services Design a resume and cover letter, examples can be found on the Career Services website. Have your resume critiqued bt Career Services staff. Set up a self-managed credential file Upload resume into BSUCareers for internships |
Take a leadership role or become active in campus organizations Start your job search 6-9 months prior to graduation Research graduate and professional schools including entrance exams Attend career/job fairs offered throughout the state and on and off campus for internship opportunities Get a jump start on your senior year, attend Senior Kick-Off Maintain a strong GPA |
| Graduates who either seek-full-time employment or
continuing education after receiving your Associate or
Bachelor Degree should: • Finalize grad plans If you are seeking full-time employment, Career Services offers: • Job seeking skills workshops for you to attend • On-campus recruiting with various employers for full-time and internship opportunities |
• Job vacancies are posted on the Career Services homepage: (www.bemidjistate.edu/students/services/career) If you are continuing your education: • Interview for graduate or professional school gain admission and continue you career path through additional education and training Information reported, regarding your employment or continuing education is useful data to students who are considering majoring in a certain area and ask, “What can I do with a major in...?” |
KEY CONTACTS TO MAKE ALONG YOUR JOURNEY AT BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY |
CAREER SERVICES:
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| Career Services, Sanford Hall Advising Success Center Records and Advising Services Admissions, Deputy Hall TRIO/Students Support Services Alumni Office, David Park House Counseling Center, Birch Hall Disability Student Services Advising Success Center |
218.755.2038 218.755.4226 218.755.4005 218.755.2040 218.755.2614 218.755.3989 218.755.2024 218.755.3883 218.755.4226 |
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State University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 1-800-475-2001 or 218-755-3883. |
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