Senior Year
Although graduation may seem far away, Class Day will be here before you know it. Whether you are planning on graduate study, exploring fellowship or gap-year options, or looking to land your first job, Career Services can support you all along the way. Remember, too, that you can work with a counselor even after graduation. Here are some things to keep in mind for this year:
Applying to Grad School
- Attend the Graduate and Professional School Fair in November, and on-campus presentations offered by graduate and professional school representatives. [calendar]
- Discuss your application strategy and have your essays and personal statements reviewed by a counselor.
- Check deadlines, prepare applications, and have letters of recommendation sent to your Credentials File in Career Services.
Looking for a Job or Fellowship Option
- Check TigerTracks for job and fellowship postings as well as organizations coming on campus. Depending on the industry, your search may be focused on the fall or spring semester.
- Attend on-campus fairs to learn about employers and their opportunities: General Career Fair (October), Science and Technology Career Fair (October), and Non-Profit Fair (February). Off-campus fairs include the Engineering Consortium Fair (October) and the All-Ivy Environmental Fair (February/March).
- Review our website’s section on workplace fellowships. Many deadlines are in the fall.
- Attend the “Applying to Fellowships” presentation offered in the fall.
- Attend career panels and special programs throughout the year to hear alumni offer advice about what it is like to work in a wide range of career fields. Take advantage of alumni networking events.
- Use the Alumni Careers Network (ACN) to connect with alumni, talk about jobs of interest to you, and begin networking for the purposes of securing employment or exploring your options.
Plans Uncertain
- Schedule an appointment with a counselor to clarify your interests and develop a plan of action.
- Consider using one of the assessment tools (MBTI or Strong Interest Inventory) offered through Career Services to help you understand how you work best. Talk with a counselor to make sense of interests, skills, and values as they relate to your career.
If you haven’t already…
- Update your Profile on TigerTracks to receive email targeted to your career preferences.
- Sharpen your job search and career-building tools. Have your resume and cover letters reviewed; practice interviewing skills; and discuss networking strategies with a counselor.
- Set up a Credentials File to store letters of recommendation for graduate school down the road.