Freshman Year Sophomore Year

Visit RMCAD Career Services Office- to gain information about job/ internships, career planning, and search resources. Walk-ins always welcome. Appointment recommended.

Develop your Resume. We can help you build your first resume or revise an existing one.

Register on Passport. Register to view incoming jobs, apply and see

Plan to do an internship for credit or internship for professional experience in your field. Meet with your advisor, Career Services, program coordinator or chair to stay on track. Visit Career Services for help preparing and searching for opportunities.

Expand upon your Resume and begin to develop your portfolio.

who’s coming to our Career Fairs. Find a RMCAD Mentor and network with Start Building a list of References! Connect with teachers, Alums and Friends!

Research you Career Field. Identify areas of interest, skills, values, occupations and career paths to help guide your direction.

Attend RMCAD Career Services Workshops and Guest Lectures. Participate in workshops to develop interview skills and

mentors, and career professionals to build a list of individuals that can speak to your work ethic and skills.

Visit On-Campus Recruiter Tables and attend employer presentations. Always be prepared to introduce yourself, talk about your interest, and ask important questions about their opportunities.

confidence. Online students have the option of attending via online training or meeting!

Get involved! Find out about student clubs and organizations through

Continue to check Passport for opportunities!

Attend Career Fairs, workshops, and guest lectures! Continue

faculty, peers and Student Activities.

Network with Alumni! The Alumni Association is a wonderful resource for networking, mentors, and guidance! Join the Alumni Association social media pages and get connected!

Identify goals and strategies Make decisions to self-guide your future.

to research career path information, summer employment and internships. Online students attend online meetings, trainings, and archived videos.

Consider extra-curricular clubs, athletics and activities. Ask student leaders and Student Activities how to get involved.

Identify goals and Strategies- Make decisions to self-guide your future.

MY GOALS: √ Completed

MY GOALS: √ Completed

Junior Year

Update your Career Action Plan. Review the list above and prioritize goals.

Apply to Internships for Credit or Internship for Professional Experience. Career Services can help you identify internship opportunities. Co Look for early application deadlines (Jan-Mar).

Your Resume is always Work-in-Progress. Have your resume

Senior Year

Pick up the pace. Final Check. Visit Career Services! Register on Passport- Profile and Documents Complete Resume/Cover Letter/Reference Page -updated and good to go Build your Career Portfolio Complete the Career Action Plan checklist Prepare and Practice Interviewing Skills

_Obtain several copies of your official transcript

updated and recently critiqued. No Resume? Pick up a worksheet in our The Job Hunt should be in FULL SWING now! Check Office or visit the resources on the Career Services website. Make an appointment or attend a Resume writing workshop!

Attend CAREER Services Workshops and Guest Speakers. Get good at the Business end of your career field ie. Marketing, Writing contracts, seeking out Fellowships, participate in Artist programs and Call for Artists- Exhibitions and Contests.

Passport, career-related job boards and employer websites daily for openings. Research company links and websites for career opportunities for unadvertised openings. Keep an ongoing list of 5-10 job prospects.

Attend the Career Services workshops and guest lectures. Create your “brand” and practice professional skills.

UPLOAD an APPROVED RESUME and update Personal Profile Make attending Career Fairs a PRIORITY (on campus and off) on Passport for employer viewing. UPDATE your profile, contact information and documents so employers can find you.

Build upon your Resume and Portfolio- Continue to make connections and look for projects and opportunities where you can obtain some work experience. (Freelance)

Continue to Evaluate your Skills- Get additional help on software programs or areas of your degree program where you are struggling. Join new mentor programs, clubs and associations inside and outside of RMCAD. Keep in touch with Alumni!

MY GOALS:

Completed

Speak with employers about internships, summer and permanent job opportunities. RESEARCH Employers BEFORE the fair. Keep building your connections. Ask for a contact name to follow-up. Professional Attire Day.

Reach out to your networking contacts (Alumni too) Follow up and let them know that you are scheduled to graduate soon. Make sure you follow up with all interviews and phone calls.

REFLECT & REVIEW! Stay on track. Follow-through on your leads. Send thank you notes after interviewing. Reach out to your contacts.

The Job Hunt is A REAL JOB. Treat it like one and you will see positive results. 5 hours a day. 5 days a week. Use targeted aMnYdGcOreAaLtSiv: e approaches. Mix and mingle. Get word out t√hCaot myopluetaedre

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