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The Norwich Guidon
October 16, 2003

Career Corner

It's your future we're talking about....

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! ... to the Career Development Center (CDC) on the top floor of Harmon Hall, or call 802.485.2125. We have lots of information to get you started down the career path of your choice. It's never too early to start! Here are some guidelines ...

Freshmen and Sophomores:

• Visit the CDC to consider options for a major
• Get to know faculty members in your program
• Become involved in extracurricular activities
• Consider a career-related summer or part-time job
• Draft a resume

Juniors: Apply all previous activities PLUS:

• Talk to alumni or other professionals in your field of interest
• Develop leadership experience on the job and through extracurricular activities
• Consider graduate school
• Refine and polish your resume and write a cover letter

Seniors: Apply all the previous activities PLUS:

• Invest in an appropriate suit or outfit for interviews
• Clarify your salary and location requirements
• Research potential employers thoroughly; use "Career Search" at the CDC, the Internet, network with friends and alumni, consider online career resources such as WetFeet.com, and read the Wall Street Journal and other trade publications
• Finalize your resume and complete your list of references
• Practice interviewing
• Send cover letters and resumes to chosen companies, and be sure to follow-up
• Use Internet job search resources like campuscareercenter.com and collegegrad.com

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