student success - Johnson C. Smith University

during the academic year and nationally/internationally during the summer months.
Students develop knowledge of a variety of work environments by completing
multiple internships. Students experiment further with skill areas through campus
and community leadership and volunteer opportunities as well as through academic
research and project-oriented courses.
The Center for Career Development provides the opportunity for students/alumni
to explore the relationship between graduate study and their career goals. They
learn about a range of graduate educational programs and the process for effectively
applying to these programs through this office.
Through consultation with the Center for Career Development, students/alumni
develop job search strategies tailored to their target industry. Career workshops and
individual advising are offered to convey concepts regarding effective interviewing
demonstrated through mock interviews, resume/cover letter development, recruitment
programs including on-campus interviews, resume referrals, and career fairs.
The Center for Career Development also provides students/alumni with job leads
through electronic databases and websites.
The Four-Year Plan
Many people think that career development is something students pursue in their
senior year as they prepare for graduation and life beyond college. In fact, career
development begins when a student first arrives on campus and begins exploring
opportunities for learning, community service, internships and continues throughout
the four years as interests are developed and refined. The Center for Career
Development provides resources for every step of the way and offers suggestions for
each year of enrollment in the form of a Four-Year Plan.
Year
Freshman
(Visit Career
Development
Center)
Sophomore
(Visit Career
Development
Center)
Junior
(Visit Career
Development
Center)
Senior
(Visit Career
Development
Center)
Theme Exploration Development Refinement Culmination
Goals
Activities
Begin selfassessment
Locate the
Center
for Career
Development
(Free services/
programs for
all students/
alumni)
Select major
Meet with a
career counselor
to discuss career
goals
Define career
and educational
goals beyond
graduation
Update resume
Implement career
decisions
Update resume
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