Visit the Career Development Services to learn about the resources available to you (career coaching, workshops, part-time jobs, on-campus employment, internships, career-related events and more).
Complete 鈥溾 to identify your interests and how they relate to your major and career and take FOCUS 2 self-assessment to explore career options.
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Visit the Center for Major Exploration or attend the Majors Fair in the Spring to explore how your academic interests align with majors at ODU.
Join at least one student organization that interests you to establish peer relationships and gain transferable skills.
Activate your account. Activate your account to make an appointment with a career coach and gain access to jobs and career events.
Draft a college resume. Need quick assistance? Stop by (transition from High school to college resume)
Visit your professor鈥檚 office hours to get a deeper understanding of class material, gain access to research opportunities, and gather valuable career advice.
Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to help you achieve your education goals.
Plan early for meaningful summer activities. Consider employer hosted freshman leadership programs, summer jobs, , or conducting informational interviews with employers.
Second Year
Schedule a career coaching session through Handshake to research careers that match your interests, skills, and abilities.
Learn how to write a resume and cover letter in a career coaching session and upload your resume to Handshake.
Participate in an internships, employment, or volunteer opportunities related to your career interests. Make an appointment with the Monarch Career and Internship Office to learn more about internship/work-based learning requirements and exploring options. (Reach out early)
Participate in CDS career-related events, including the Internship and Career Fairs, information sessions/tables, etc. to learn more about employment opportunities, and networking with employers
Participate in career and professional development workshops and events to assist in your professional development growth
Create a , start building your professional network, and visit CDS for your professional headshot
Connect with alumni through to ask professional questions about your future career through an informational interview.
Explore Handshake for internships, jobs, on-campus opportunities to obtain worked-based experience in the world of work.
Continue your participation in a and take on a leadership role.
Explore and participate in study abroad opportunities, LeADERS, research, etc. (Research these opportunities early)
Identify skills and knowledge you have gained through your education and relate those to potential career opportunities. Visit the website.
Participate in summer internships, employment, or volunteer opportunities related to your career interests. Make an appointment with the Monarch Career and Internship Office to learn more about internship/work-based learning requirements and exploring options. (Reach out early)
Update your resume in Handshake to include recent internship, volunteer, and job information.
Schedule at least two mock interview sessions using Career Commons or scheduling through to improve your interview skills and gain more confidence
Update your 聽with information about your new experiences and visit CDS for your professional headshot
Submit your letters of recommendation and test scores
Schedule at least two mock interview sessions
Continue to build your network on
Use Handshake to find 2- 5 full-time job descriptions that you would be interested in applying to and practice tailoring your documents to each position
Attend a workshop or watch a LinkedIn Learning course on Salary Negotiation.
Begin applying and interviewing for full-time positions in the fall semester (or) apply to graduate or professional schools.
Enhance your college career by gaining relevant experience with the skills and knowledge needed for your future career. Discover our experiential learning opportunities.
Picture yourself in the classroom, speak with professors in your major, and meet current students.
