4-Year Career Plan
Freshman Sophomore Junior GraduationUse Resources: Explore the CDC website and resource library. Register in OWL CareerLink. X X X X
Major Assistance: Research potential majors by talking with an advisor and attending the Carnival of Majors. X X X X
Career Assessments: Investigate careers through Career Assessments that correspond to your interests, skills, values and personality. X X X X
Career Guidance: Talk with faculty about the career paths of former students and other career options. X X X X
Get Involved: Become involved in campus activities that relate to your interests and career goals. X X X X
SLS 1301: One-credit course offered each fall and spring semester for students interested in exploring career options, understanding how to make an informed decision about choosing their major as well as getting a head start on the right career path. X X
Résumé Writing: Meet with an advisor to draft or critique your résumé. Attend a Résumé Writing Workshop. Utilize Optimal Résumé. X X X
Co-op/Internship: Get experience in the world of work by exploring co-op or internship opportunities. Meet with an advisor or attend a Co-op Workshop at the CDC. X X X
Professional Mentor Program: Contact professionals in your field of study to ask questions and gain information about their career. Available through your OWL CareerLink Account. X X X
Mock Interview: Meet with an advisor to participate in a mock interview in order to improve your interviewing skills. X X X
Career Days: Career Days (in the fall and spring) provide students with opportunities to meet with employers for networking, co-ops, internships and professional employment. X X X
Assume Leadership Roles: Investigate leadership opportunities and secure positions in organizations of which you’re a member. X X X
Use Resources: Explore the CDC website and resource library. Register in OWL CareerLink. X X X X
Major Assistance: Research majors by talking with an advisor and attending the Carnival of Majors. X X X X
Job Search Assistance: Meet with an advisor to discuss your job search. View the Calendar of Events on the CDC’s website and sign-up to attend workshops on: Interview Skills, Job Search Strategies and Salary Negotiations. X X
Get Involved: Become involved in campus activities that correspond to your interests. Consider clubs and organizations as well as volunteer opportunities at FAU and in the greater community. X X X X
On-Campus Recruiting: Apply to interview with select employers on campus. X X
Graduate/Professional School: Explore graduate and professional school educational opportunities by attending Professional/Graduate School Information Day. Attend workshops on applying to graduate school, take applicable entrance examinations. X X
Business Etiquette Dining Event: Dine like a pro along with tips on networking during a formal business interview. Held every spring. X X
Professional Organizations: Join local, regional and national professional organizations in your field. X X
Career Days: Career Days (in the fall and spring) provide students with opportunities to meet with
employers for networking, co-ops, internships and professional employment.
employers for networking, co-ops, internships and professional employment.
