CAREER SUCCESS CHECKLIST

Use this checklist as a guide to begin planning for life after The College at Brockport.  Deciding on your career path is a very individual decision. The sooner you begin to evaluate your skills, values, interests, and work options, the more informed your career choices will be.  Be proactive and remember that the Career Services is here to assist you through this entire process. 

WHO AM I?

____    Complete our Web-based career guidance program, which can help you discover potential career areas based on your interests, work values and personality style.  Click on Discover at www.brockport.edu/career.

____    Join professional clubs and associations that are of interest to you and related to potential career options. 

____    Meet with a career advisor to discuss your interests and how they relate to potential career options.  Quick questions drop in from 12 noon to 2 pm, Monday through Friday.
           
____    Get to know faculty members early in your college career.  A good faculty contact can offer you both academic and career advice as well as serve as a reference for you later in your job search. 

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?

____    Investigate careers using the Career Resource Room in Career Services, 101 Rakov Center.

____    Visit the Career Services Web page (www.brockport.edu/career) for useful information about careers including the “What Can I Do With a Major in” section under the “Choose A Major, Explore Careers” Heading.

____    Use the Career Connection to find alumni to talk with about their career area.  Conduct informational interviews to acquire information about careers in which you may be interested.  Spend a day on the job with professionals in the career you are considering.

____    Take courses in areas where new marketable skills can be learned (e.g., foreign languages, marketing).

HOW DO I GET EXPERIENCE?

 ____    Register for JobShop (www.brockport.edu/career) to find a part-time job on or off campus while in school. 

____    Investigate community service and volunteer opportunities within your field.
      
____    Attend the Fall and Spring Jobs and Internships Fairs to learn about different career tracks from employers. 

____    Do an internship!  It can provide a great experience in your potential career area while your earn credit.  For more information, visit Career Services. 

HOW DO I FIND A JOB OR GRADUATE PROGRAMS?

 ____    Visit (101 Rakov Center), call (585-395-2159) or email (csresume@brockport.edu) Career Services to schedule an appointment to find out about résumés, interviews, job search and graduate school.  Drop into Career Services between 12 noon and 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday for quick questions.

____    Use Optimal Resume (www.brockport.edu/career) to help develop your résumé and cover letter. 

____     Register for JobShop, participate in on-campus interviewing, and attend the Fall and Spring Jobs and Internships Fairs on campus as well as community job fairs.    While many companies will ask you to complete an online application, meeting a recruiter face-to-face is still beneficial.  Check the Career Services calendar for other events that provide opportunities to network.