Wildcat Way to 专业 Success

At the 永利app新版本官网地址, students develop personal and professional skills beyond the classroom by following the Wildcat Way to 专业 Success.  Our aim is to outline and share action steps students can take toward career readiness, provide a guide for professional development to support each student’s academic experience.  事业和专业成功 provides events, 服务, coaching in each of these core areas to support Wildcats as they explore the option and opportunities that await them after graduation.

构建意识 + Build professional image + 建立经验 = 建立关系

构建意识

What do I have to learn about myself and my potential field?

构建意识

树立专业形象

我该如何表现自己?​

  • Create and update career documents
    • 包括 简历, cover letters, other professional correspondence
  • 建立你的LinkedIn个人资料
    • 参加 职业生涯 Drop-In Hours to receive feedback and tips on optimizing your profile
  • Create and practice your professional pitch
    • Take part in networking events on and off-campus
  • Practice interviewing for your specific industry/field and professional goals
    • 使用 InterviewStream to record a practice interview, conduct a mock interview with a mentor/employer
  • Cultivate your professional image
    • 为成功而着装, learn industry-specific etiquette, review your digital presence (social media and web search results)
树立专业形象

建立经验

How do I practice and build skills? 

学术

课外学习

专业

  • Shadow professionals and companies of interest
    • 使用 LinkedIn or campus 连接 to build relationships and request job shadowing experiences
  • 争取至少一次实习机会
    • 搜索 握手, established department internship opportunities, or campus recruiting events to find options
  • 得到一个 兼职工作 培养可转移的技能
    • 参加 the Part-Time and Work Study Job Fair, inquire with campus departments, or local businesses
建立经验

建立关系

Who should I know and how do I meet them?

  • Build professional and personal networks
    • 与......联系 校友, faculty, staff, employers, supervisors, parents, friends, friend's parents等. Join national associations and expand your LinkedIn 连接
  • Maintain your network by following up with your new and established 连接
    • Send thank you notes after initial conversations and connect on LinkedIn 在适当的时候
  • 参加 雇主的事件 在校园和社区
  • Conduct informational interviews
    • Meet with a variety of professionals from desired industry/组织s to hear their career stories and advice
  • Secure 3-5 professional references
    • 与......联系 a combination of appropriate employers, faculty, staff,/or supervisors
建立关系