• Complete online assessment questionnaires to help you understand your work interests and provide examples of corresponding work.

·         Jung Typology Test

·         Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory (contact Career Services to schedule comprehensive assessment)

·         MyPlan.com

• Check online resources at the AMU Career Services web page, ie. “What Can I do With This Major?”

• Browse references in the Canizaro library and Career Services, such as,

·         What Color is Your Parachute? 

·         Discover What You’re Best At 

·         Personal Vocation—God Calls Everyone by Name

• Attend the Student Activities Fair in the Fall or Spring semester.

• Join a student organization, club or household for personal and professional development. Click here for a list of student groups on campus.

• Meet with Student Success Advisor to plan course schedules and majors.

• Register on College Central – the online campus recruiting portal.

• Follow Ave Maria and AMUCareerServices on Social Media platforms to stay up to date on events and to build your network.

• Create a preliminary resume. Refer to Career Services Resume Guide.

CAREER EXPLORATION GOALS

Discover ways to research career options and begin to focus your efforts and activities. 

CHECKLIST

• Explore career fields/industries of interest.

·        “What Can I Do With This Major?" page

·         Wetfeet.com – industry and career guides

·         Vault.com – industry and career guides

·         Speak to professors about careers or graduate school options

• Update your resume, upload to College Central.

• Meet with Career Services to have resume reviewed and to discuss career interests.

• Finalize your choice of major.

• Attend the Career Fairs to explore a variety of careers and internship opportunities and enhance your presentation skills.

• Consider job shadowing or informational interviewing.  Contact Career Services for help pursuing opportunities.

• Attend professional development seminars. Check the event calendar on the Career Services webpage.

• Develop a LinkedIn profile and join the AMU Alumni Group and AMUCareerServices group.

• Identify potential internships via College Central and apply.