Pirate Career Plan: CHDCM

Explore Your Calling
Learn more about yourself in relation to communication and the arts to your values, motivations, talents, skills, strengths and areas for improvement.

Prepare for Experience
Broadly explore the wide range of academic majors and minors and conduct research on career possibilities and occupations.

Obtain Experience
Gain experience, knowledge and skills through internships, part-time jobs, volunteer and leadership positions.

Take Action
Conduct a successful professional career or graduate school search.

• Develop a college resume and discuss your career path with your career advisor. Join a student organization related to your interests.
• Attend a Career Center workshop on resume writing and interviewing.
• Review part-time job emails sent from The Career Center with an eye toward your personal interests.
• Early in the spring semester, seek out summer opportunities (paid and non-paid) that will help you develop your skills.
• Attend the annual Spring Career Fair and other networking events to learn about different careers.
• Use Navigator to find part-time jobs, internships, summer and volunteer positions.

• Meet with your career advisor to tailor your resume to your area(s) of interest.
• Upload your updated resume into Navigator and search for spring or summer internships.
• Seek a leadership role within a student organization.
• Attend Fall and Spring Career Fairs and networking forums to talk with organizations about internships, volunteer positions and part-time jobs.
• Within LinkedIn, create a profile and join groups and discussions.
• Schedule an informational interview with Seton Hall alumni (Pirate Mentors) or other professionals in your area(s) of interest.
• Complete your “MyPlan” career interest assessment and meet with your career advisor to review the results.

• Apply in fall semester to participate in the CHAMP mentoring program.
• Meet with your career advisor to develop a plan that includes additional internships or career experiences.
• Participate in discussions and post articles in LinkedIn and other social media sites in your area(s) of interest.Consider starting your own blog.
• Attend on- and off-campus industry based networking events.
• Develop a list of professional contacts that you meet during career events, internships and part-time/summer jobs.
• Search in Navigator and LinkedIn for Seton Hall alumni (Pirate Mentors) to schedule informational interviews.
• Seek out summer opportunities to develop your skills and increase your professional network.

• Apply in fall semester to participate in the CHAMP mentoring program.
• Meet with your career advisor to discuss job search strategies and portfolio development.
• Create targeted resumes and cover letters to each specific employer and position for which you are applying.
• Attend on- and off-campus industry based networking events.
• Update your LinkedIn profile and participate in groups and discussions.
• Apply and interview for professional positions early in the semester you will graduate.
• Update your networking list and keep in touch with your contacts. Participate in as many interviews as possible and follow up after each interview!

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