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It Is Never Too Early to Start Career Planning
Once you have made your decision, meet with a career advisor for help with the next steps, which may include:
- Create (or update) your résumé.
- Stop by Career Exploration and Development during drop-in hours for feedback on your résumé.
- Upload your résumé and locate campus jobs on Flash @ Work.
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- Engage in career conversations with those who support you — talk to your family members about their career paths.
- Explore career options related to your major.
- Join student organizations connected to your interests and develop leadership skills.
- Conduct informational interviews with professionals working in your career of choice.
- Gain volunteer experiences within your community.
- Start thinking about holiday jobs, summer jobs and internships.
- Utilize those experiences to build references and develop transferable skills.
- Create an online professional presence for networking.
- Attend a job fair. Kent State holds fall and spring Job and Internship Fairs to investigate future opportunities.
- Practice interviewing to build confidence.