Freshman Year : Awareness

• Identify interests, skills, work values and personality preferences — key factors in the career decision-making process — by taking career assessments.
• Talk to faculty and review the  LSU General Catalog  to research majors.
• Explore the What Can I Do With This Degree? series posted on our Web site.
• Start gathering information on careers you are interested in pursuing.
• Visit the Career Information Center (B-1 Coates Hall).
• Explore career choices by using Tiger Network and personal contacts to set up informational interviews.
• Let Career Services help you transition your resume from high school to college.
• Attend career fairs and other events (Log in to Careers2Geaux to view our upcoming events).

Sophomore Year: Exploration

• Join student organizations and professional associations related to your intended career field.
• Use our Job Search Tutorials to learn about resumes, cover letters, thank you notes and interviewing.
• When developing your resume, include transferable skills from all work experiences you have had.
• Upload your resume on Careers2Geaux.
• Update your resume with each new job you hold and/or student organization you join.
• Continue exploring occupations through our Web site, the Internet, newspapers, magazines and books.
• Meet with a career consultant to develop a comprehensive search strategy for finding work experience.
• Start clarifying and confirming your career choice by gaining career-related work experience.
• Pursue internships and co-ops through the On-Campus Interviewing Program.
• Attend career fairs and other events.

Junior Year: Experience

• Sign up for HRE 3331: Strategic Career Planning.
• Decide if graduate or professional school is necessary to reach your career goals. If it is, start planning at the beginning of your junior year and attend the Graduate & Professional School  portion of the Career Expo in the fall.
• Conduct research to determine the types of entry-level positions for which you might qualify.
• Schedule an appointment to have your resume(s) and cover letter(s) critiqued.
• Update your resume and upload the revised version on Careers2Geaux.
• Learn appropriate attire for recruitment events. Purchase a business professional suit and shoes.
• Complete at least one internship or co-op to gain experience and build your resume.
• Fine-tune your interview skills by scheduling a mock interview with our team.
• Use Careers2Geaux to participate in On-Campus Interviews.
• Attend career fairs and other events.

Senior Year: Transitions

• Continue to follow the Graduate/Professional School Timeline, if applicable.
• Develop your personal statement and have it critiqued by Career Services.
• Identify professionals who are willing to serve as references and write letters of recommendation.
• Use Interfolio to store and distribute your letters of reference and transcripts.
• Schedule a mock interview to prepare for full-time job or graduate/professional school interviews.
• Identify full-time job opportunities.
• Use Careers2Geaux to participate in the On-Campus Interviewing Program.
• Tailor your resume and cover letter to each full-time position for which you apply.
• Use your personal network to identify opportunities.
• Send thank-you notes to employers with whom you interview and to your references.
• Attend career fairs and other events.
• Join Tiger Network as a new alumnus!

Four-Year Career Plan.pdf