Class of 2013 Career Scavenger Hunt

Using these links, answer these questions to get your career planning off to a good start!

  1. One way to explore careers is to start with a major first.  Start with the page where you can explore majors.  Using Major WebLinks or one of the other research links, choose a major that you are considering and find two careers that this major would prepare you for.
  2. You can also explore majors and careers by your interests.  Try the Career Zone to see how your interests can lead to careers.  Choose Assess Yourself from the top menu; run your cursor around the terms to choose your top three preferences.  Write down your three letter interest pattern code in case you need it again. List three careers where people will share your interests.
  3. Now go to Research Careers.  Taking one of the careers you just choose, use Spotlight on Careersfrom our research site  or another link to learn more about it.
  4. Where do you go to declare your major?
  5. Return to the Career Center website and click on Internships   Create your own student account in Hiram CareerNet ; write your username and password on your scavenger hunt and search through some internships to see what is available.

 

                        Timeline

       Look over these links to see what steps you can take to plan for your future. 

I.  LEARN MORE ABOUT YOURSELF - First Year

  • Take a wide variety of courses and explore.
  • Get involved in activities such as committees, social clubs, and athletics. 
  • Read about Hiram majors and how they relate to possible careers.
  • Enroll in Career Exploration-Student Development 610.
  • Volunteer for organizations that need your skills and gain new ones.
  • Explore majors that interest you.   Where could they take you?
  • Find out about Study Abroad Programs.
  • Read On A Roll in a bathroom near you for career information.
  • Attend lectures, movies, plays on values, lifestyles, contemporary problems and world affairs.
  • Still confused about a major?  Talk to your adviser; visit the Career Center.

II.  EXPLORE CAREERS & LEARN about WORK   -

Sophomore Year

  • Arrange to “shadow” an alum for a day during spring break.
  • Look for a more challenging summer job.
  • Learn more about internships and apply if you are ready.
  • Write a good professional resume.
  • Talk to your adviser about your career ideas and goals.
  • Visit the Career Resource Library in Hins 101 and check out a book.
  • Take a handout on career options for majors you are considering.
  • Declare your major in the registrar's office (info coming soon!)

III.  TEST YOUR IDEAS - Junior Year

  • Create an account in Hiram CareerNet and post your resume for feedback. Read internships and jobs posted for you there.
  • Apply for internships. Look for more links on the right menu.
  • Talk to your adviser.  Is grad school important for your career goals?
  • Research graduate schools.
  • Learn about grad school tests and funding for grad school.
  • Network with alums and other professionals to learn about career options.
  • Begin to plan your job search; clean up your Facebook page!

IV.  MAKE PLANS for your FIRST CAREER - Senior Year

  • Schedule a Senior Meeting in the Career Center to develop a plan.
  • Revise and finalize your resume and cover email. 
  • Register and study for grad school tests.
  • Take STDV 611 - Job Search skills.
  • Apply to graduate schools for scholarships/fellowships.
  • Attend job fairs as advertised in the Senior Bulletin.
  • Apply for jobs online.
  • Network with alums and other professionals to find more job options.
  • Practice your interview skills in a videotaped practice interview.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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