Make an appointment with your Career Advisor to develop a career action plan and set specific goals for yourself that will help you gain experience and skills within your potential career field.

Get connected with the Career Center by completing a profile on Marshall JOBTRAX.

 Check out the Career Center and familiarize yourself with Career programs, events, and services that are available to you.

 Attend the Fall & Spring Career Expos (dress professionally).

Participate in "Career Development Day" activities held in the fall semester each year.

Learn how to use Marshall JOBTRAX to research employers.

Work with your Career Advisor and learn how to effectively conduct informational interviews with employers.

Take a self-assessment inventory to better understanding of your skills, interests, values, and personality in relation to your potential career field.

Utilize SIGI3, our online major and career  assessment tool.  ACCESS CODE:  CAREERS

Evaluate what you are learning in your classes, what skills you are developing, and what classes you enjoy the most.

Examine your extracurricular activities. Think about why you enjoy particular hobbies, volunteer work, or sports.

If you need more in-depth assistance call our office to schedule an appointment.

Prepare to do your first internship during the  summer between your freshman and sophomore years or early in your sophomore year.

Meet with your Internship Advisor at the Career Center to discuss the internship process, your school’s requirements, and what you would like to learn from your internship.

Search through the online listings on Marshall JOBTRAX (www.marshall.edu/career-services) to determine which place you would like to work.

Get involved in volunteer work or the off-campus Federal Work-study program.

Become involved in student organizations and work towards a leadership position.

Attend a Career Center Resume Workshop (Thursdays at 3:30pm).

Use the Career Center resume examples on the Career Center website (www.marshall.edu/career-services).

Create a rough draft of your resume and meet with your Career Advisor to have it reviewed.

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