University of California Berkeley Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 9
Planning Your Future
Yearly Planner
UC Berkeley has many opportunities &
resources to help you identify your career
related goals & take steps in the right
direction. Although there is not a strict
“timeline” for success, the suggestions
below will get you started.
During your first two years at UC Berkeley you may
already be thinking about your post-graduation
goals. This is the perfect time to explore the possibilities.
First Year [ENGAGE]
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Adjust to campus life. Learn how to balance academics and social activities
Learn about the many student services departments on campus; see a Peer Advisor
Get involved in student organizations or activities
Set up a Handshake account and your profile; review upcoming career-related events
Within Handshake, sign up for CareerMail based on your interests
Explore your major options in the Berkeley Academic Guide
Sophomore [CLARIFY]
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Investigate career options - try some self-assessment activities to gain clarity
Review Connecting Majors to Careers and "What Can I Do with a Major In...?" on our website
Learn about graduate and professional school (including pre-health/pre-law)
Meet with a Career Educator to discuss your options and goals; develop a plan
Develop your networking and communication skills
Learn about internships and other short-term opportunities to build skills
Pursue an externship - shadow an alum in a profession that interests you
Attend Berkeley Career Engagement programs such as workshops and Career Fairs
Junior [CONNECT]
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Develop strong relationships with faculty
Attend the Graduate and Law School Fair if you are interested in further education
Learn about career fields that interest you
Regularly utilize Handshake - become familiar with On Campus Recruiting
Create or update your resume and your LinkedIn profile
Build teamwork and leadership skills through your extracurricular activities
Develop analytical and problem solving skills to become more competitive for many jobs
Senior [COMPETE]
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Meet with a Career Educator in the beginning of Senior year
Make some decisions about your future goals - it is okay to have more than one direction
Develop your professionalism and work ethic within your various commitments
Assess your training, skills and experiences
Identify further development needed to be competitive for the opportunities that interest you
Build your network; conduct informational interviews with alumni and professionals
Update your application materials and practice your interviewing skills
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