| CAREER PLANNING ASSESS Learning about the world of work EXPLORE Getting information about occupations/options FOCUS Identifying education/training/employment options IMPLEMENT Entering the world of work or graduate/professional school |
| 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 Complete career interest inventories: • DISCOVER (Computer Guidance System) Available in Career Services • Other assessments available online (http://www.bemidjistate.edu/students/services/career) |
Visit the Center for Learning and Academic Student
Success (CLASS) to obtain a tutor if needed. Get involved with campus and community organizations (Refer to BSU’s Student Organizations Handbook, or website) Initiate Student Development Transcript through Hobson Memorial Union Obtain a strong GPA |
| 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 • Advising Success Center • Career Services • Faculty/Staff/Advisors/Alumni • Alumni Career Mentors • Professionals in your field(s) 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 Use Alumni Career Mentoring to uncover employment opportunities and to network with alumni through the Alumni Association. Get a jump start on your senior year, attend Senior Finale 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: 102 Sanford Hall Bemidji State University 1500 Birchmont Drive NE #18 Bemidji, MN 56601-2699 218.755.2038 1.800.657.3726 career@bemidjistate.edu Margie Giauque, Director Nancy Haugen, Associate Director Judy Larson, Office Manager Laura Holm, Recruitment Coordinator |
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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 Center for Learning and Academic Student Success (CLASS) & Tutoring |
218.755.2038 218.755.4226 218.755.4005 218.755.2040 218.755.2614 218.755.3989 218.755.2024 218.755.3883 218.755.3883 |
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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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