career resource manual - UC Davis / Internship and Career Center

4-Year Plan of Career DevelopmentFreshman Year - “Self-Discover”CAREER• Register for Aggie Job Link through the ICC website andcomplete your profile.• Take career self-assessment inventories at CAPS shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/groups/uceg.• Talk over career ideas with an ICC Student Advisor orCoordinator, and with parents, friends, instructors, androommates.• Enroll in a Freshman Seminar on Career Exploration.• Attend ICC workshops to learn how to prepare for an internshipor job search.• Become a member of the Student Alumni Association to startbuilding your network.• Attend Internship and Career Fair to explore internships and careers.ACADEMICS• Take a variety of courses to explore majors.• Attend Office Hours to build a relationship with instructors.• Attend study skills and time management workshopssuccess.ucdavis.edu.• See an academic coordinator or peer advisor in the residencehalls to create a four year plan.• Explore undergraduate research opportunities through ICCicc.ucdavis.edu or Undergraduate Research Centerundergraduateresearch.ucdavis.edu/urcConf.• Attend RHAT academic programs in the residence halls.EXTRACURRICULAR• Get involved in residence hall activities, student organizations orcommunity service projects csi.ucdavis.edu.• Apply for a Peer Advisor, Resident Advisor or Student Assistantposition for the next academic year.Sophomore Year - “Expand Your CareerHorizons”CAREER• Pursue internship opportunities.• Talk with ICC Staff about narrowing career interests.• Develop a resume and attend a Resume Writing workshopfor further guidance iccweb.ucdavis.edu/students/CalendarEvents.• Attend ICC workshops, Company Information Sessions andCareer Fairs.• Schedule an informational interview or job shadowing experience.ACADEMICS• Meet with an academic advisor.• Declare major and layout courses for each remaining quarter atUC Davis.• Explore the UC Davis Washington Program, the UC CenterSacramento and UC Davis Study Abroad.EXTRACURRICULAR• Strengthen your involvement on campus through studentorganizations.• Find a summer experience that will help you explore yourinterest and begin to gain transferable skills.Junior Year - “Test Options”CAREER• Complete an internship, see ICC for additional help and resources.• Meet with ICC staff about your career goals and plans.• Update your resume quarterly.• Conduct informational interviews.• Create LinkedIn account to further your network.• Invest in appropriate business attire for interviewing.• Search for a summer job/internship that aligns with your educationaland career goals.ACADEMICS• Supplement major courses with practical skills courses (writing,public speaking, statistics, accounting, computer skills, etc.).• Consider applying to the UC Davis Washington Program, UCCenter Sacramento or UC Davis Study Abroad.• Research graduate or professional schools, and request letters ofrecommendation, if appropriate.• Explore and consider research opportunities.• Develop a relationship with an academic mentor advisor orfaculty member.EXTRACURRICULAR• Continue to strengthen communication and leadership rolesthrough organizations or other activities.• Work at a part-time job to build transferable skills.• Volunteer for campus or community service.Senior Year - “A Time to MakeDecisions”CAREER• Tailor cover letter and resume for the specific industry and positionsyou are interested in.• Begin conducting job search: online, by telephone, and in person.• Use Aggie Job Link, for on-campus interviews with the CareerRecruiting Program (start in September).• Research and develop a target list of potential employers.• Attend employer information sessions and internship and careerfairs.• Develop an active network by joining a professional organization.• Attend workshops and meet with staff at the ICC to develop yourjob search strategy.• Be aware of your online presence and how this may affect yourjob search.ACADEMICS• Research and apply to graduate schools.• Conduct a research project. Consider presenting at theUndergraduate Research Conference in spring.• Confirm your remaining degree requirements.EXTRACURRICULAR• Explore lifelong learning interests.• Prepare for transition from undergraduate experience to professionalor graduate school.• Take a leadership role in a class, project, or club.This page brought to you by the UC Davis Jobs Initiative, a joint project ofthe ICC & ASUCD.Career Developmenticc.ucdavis.edu 3