People
- Conduct informational interviews with professionals in a field of interest.
- Explore academic research opportunities with faculty members and the Office of Undergraduate Research.
- Explore graduate school options by researching programs online and talking with the pre-health or pre-law advisors, or faculty.
Resources
- Search O*NET Online and USD's Student Outcome data for job outlooks and salaries.
- Watch the informational interviews on Roadtrip Nation (email careers@sandiego.edu for access code).
Events
- Attend CDev workshops and panels.
- Attend a career or graduate school fair.
- Attend Creative Collaborations Undergraduate Research Conference in the spring to see student research projects.
Experience
- Gain leadership and teamwork skills through further involvement in student organizations.
- Volunteer through the Mulvaney Center or University Ministry.
Job and Internship Preparation
- Create or update your LinkedIn, T.E.A.M. (mentoring platform), and Handshake profiles.
- Search for part-time jobs or summer internships in your field on Handshake.
Continue Planning
Feel confident with this part of the Career Development Planning process? You can also download our one-page guide to Career Planning.