Pilot MAP: Experience

"There's a ton of really good information available at the Career Center, which can be intimidating at first. The staff there did an awesome job of helping me construct a plan to use these resources, and I feel great about managing my search for an internship next semester. Also, Career Center's social media presence is fantastic and I absolutely love the posts - please keep them coming!" - junior communication major

Research & Discernment:

• Continue to learn about the hidden job market by conducting at least six Informational Interviews
• Keeping track is important, consider using the Target Employer & Application Sheet
• Complete the Skill Identifier to assess your skills, and help prepare for interviews
• Start to plan for your post-graduate path - not all Pilots go to full-time work, consider post-graduate service and graduate school options
• Schedule an appointment with the Moreau Center to learn about post-graduate service opportunities
• Get involved in areas you are considering getting involved in - volunteer
• Talk to your advisor, faculty members, and Career Center professionals about graduate school admissions, and create a timeline for completing the applications
• Explore Fellowships & Grants

Tell Your Story:

• Conduct a mock interview in the Career Center - better to practice Interviewing now than the day before you have a real interview!
• Explore the Job Search resources to see different ways to organize your career planning time

Get Involved:

• Join a Professional Association to explore your industry
• Gain applied experience in your field through an internship, research, volunteering or part-time job
• Visit the Moreau Center
• Speak with a professor
• Visit the Franz Center
• Utilize UP's Handshake to identify and apply for summer jobs and internships
• Attend events on and off-campus - see the Career Center calendar for upcoming events