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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 a Professional Résumé and Cover Letter.
3. Create a LinkedIn Profile
4. Setup Handshake Account
5. Financial Planning - Cash and Credit Management.
6. Complete the SEEK Student Career Readiness Profile Survey for Freshman 0-29.9 Credits
7. Review Course Requirements for majors and minors
8. Complete a Career Assessment
9. Getting Involved in Community Service Activities
10. Join organizations related to your major and career interests
11. Attend Professional Development Workshops
12. Interview Preparation
13. Networking
14. Financial Planning - The different types of Saving Account.
15. Update and Refine Resume, Cover Letter, LinkedIn Profile
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. Start Collecting Resources and Information to create E-Portfolio in Microsoft Sway.
19. Start planning for graduate or Professional school (needed for graduate school)
20. Drafting your personal statement (Needed for graduate school)
21. Create a Business Plan
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. Applying to Desired Graduate or Professional school (Needed for graduate school)
29. Attend Career Fairs
30. Join the MEC Alumni Association
31. Financial Planning - financial literacy on Investment, and Life Insurance
32. Networking
33. Complete the SEEK Student Career Readiness Profile Survey for Senior ( 90-120+ Credits)
34. COMPLETE a Mock Interview
35. Create Simplicity Account (Medgar Evers College
36. Search for Internships and/or apply for Internships
37. Complete Professional Certifications
38. Explore Different Career Options
39. Dr. Cenatus - Fillable Career Readiness Checklist
Conclusion
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