Transfer PlanNow that you have accepted your transfer admissions to UC Berkeley, we want to welcome you and help kick start yourcareer planning journey. While you get acclimated to campus and your academics, be sure to visit our office to prepareand explore your career possibilities.First Semester – Junior Year• Get to know the Berkeley Career Engagement (BCE) services by attending a “Cal to Career” session andconnecting with the BCE team• If you haven’t yet, set up your Handshake profile and personalize your career interests to getrecommendations on jobs, internships, companies and BCE events• Explore the BCE website to get familiar with the resources we offer to help in your career journey• Make an appointment in Handshake to meet with a Career Educator to discuss career planning andhow to maximize your time at UC Berkeley• Attend the Graduate and Law School Fair if you are interested in further education• Attend a career & internship fair or employer event to learn about an organization, job & internshipopportunities and network• Create a LinkedIn profile and stop by BCE's Iris Photobooth to take a professional photo to upload yourprofile imageSecond Semester – Junior Year•••••Discuss post-graduate options with advisors and professorsConsider doing an internship to build your skills and explore career fieldsDevelop strong relationships with faculty - especially if you are considering graduate schoolBuild teamwork and leadership skills in your extracurricular activitiesDevelop analytical and problem solving skills to become more competitive for many jobsThird Semester – Senior Year••••Meet with a Career Educator in the beginning of Senior year to solidify your career planMake some decisions about your future goals - it is okay to have more than one directionDevelop your professionalism and work ethic within your various commitmentsAssess your training, skills and experiences & identify further development needed to be competitivefor the opportunities that interest you• Meet employers at Information Sessions, On-Campus Recruiting, and Career Fairs• Apply for jobs and utilize job search tools including Handshake, LinkedIn and Indeed• Complete a Forage simulation found on our websiteFourth Semester – Senior Year••••••Meet employers at Information Sessions, On-Campus Recruiting and Career FairsApply for jobs. Utilize job search tools including Handshake, LinkedIn and IndeedComplete at least one Parker Dewey Micro InternshipBuild your network; conduct informational interviews with alumni and professionalsUpdate your application materials and practice your interviewing skillsPursue your career goals10
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