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Introduction
The Importance of Career Readiness for Students
Self-Guided Task Layout
1. Registering with the Career Management Center at Medgar Evers College
2. Create Simplicity Account (Medgar Evers College
3. Create a Professional Résumé and Cover Letter.
4. Create a LinkedIn Profile
5. Setup Handshake Account
6. Financial Planning
7. Complete the SEEK Student Career Readiness Profile Survey for Freshman 0-29.9 Credits
8. Update and Refine Resume, Cover Letter, LinkedIn Profile
9. Review Course Requirements for majors and minors
10. Complete a Career Assessment
11. Getting Involved in Community Service Activities
12. Consider or actually join organizations related to your major and career interests
13. Attend Professional Development Workshops
14. Networking
15. Financial Planning
16. Complete The Student Career Readiness Profile Survey for Sophomore (30 - 59.9 Credits)
17. Update and Refine Resume, Cover Letter, and Linkedin Profile
18. Self-Reflection and Goal Setting
19. Start Collecting Resources and Information to create E-Portfolio in Microsoft Sway.
20. Start planning for graduate or Professional school (needed for graduate school)
21. Drafting your personal statement (Needed for graduate school)
22. Are You Interested in Doing Research?
23. Networking
24. Complete the SEEK Student Career Readiness Profile Survey for Junior (60 -89.9 Credits)
25. Update and Refine Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Profile
26. Complete an E-Portfolio in Microsoft SWAY
27. Create/Refine a Personal Statement (Needed for graduate school)
28. Start Applying to Desired Graduate or Professional school (Needed for graduate school)
29. Attend Career Fairs
30. Join the MEC Alumni Association
31. Self-Reflection and Goal Setting
32. Financial Planning
33. Networking
34. Complete the SEEK Student Career Readiness Profile Survey for Senior ( 90-120+ Credits)
35. COMPLETE a Mock Interview
36. Search for Internships and/or apply for Internships
37. Complete Professional Certifications
38. Explore Different Career Options
39. Interview Preparation
40. Dr. Cenatus - Fillable Career Readiness Checklist
Conclusion
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