Senior Year Experience

Career Planning & Development

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Explore senior options in today's newsletter: Working, Grad School, or Gap Year?

Into the Workforce?

Your first job will not be your last! Find an entry-level job that prepares you for your next step by broadening your experience and skills. First jobs can also help narrow your career goals and help you determine whether further education may be in your future. See more below about heading into the workforce!

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Into the Workforce w/Trevor

See what recent alum, Trevor, says about his choice and lessons learned when entering the workforce after graduation.

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Can College Grads Still Find Jobs during COVID-19?

Stream the podcast or read the summary from one of our favorite career experts, Lindsey Pollak, as she shares helpful information for seniors currently in the job search amidst COVID-19.

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Who is Hiring Now + Job Search Guide

See our resource list to learn who is hiring NOW! We've gathered ALL the information you need to get prepared and to also take your job search journey to the next level in our online Job Search Guide.

Entering Grad School?

Thinking about grad school now or in the near the future? Identify which schools and programs you're interested in and research deadlines and requirements. Post-grad jobs/internships can also help clarify your career goals and improve the chance of being accepted. See one grad's journey to grad school below along with our top picks for research.

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Entering Grad School w/Laura

See what recent alum, Laura, says about making the transition to grad school and her advice about staying in touch with professors.

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University HQ

Explore graduate programs by field to see which path and university is right for you! Includes information on paying for grad school, prepping for admission, and related job options.

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Petersons Grad School Guide

Searching for graduate programs that fit your career goals? Click here and search by major, location, university, online programs and more.

Taking a Gap Year?

Consider doing a year-long service or leadership program to develop additional skills and gain experiences that can clarify your career options and goals. Gap years are usually the 1-2 years post-grad when students choose to work or volunteer before continuing with grad/professional school or starting a longer-term job. Perks and salary/stipend benefits vary with programs.