Make the Most Out of College: Advice from Young Professionals

Only a few more weeks and college students across the nation will be flocking back to campus and Back to School! The new school year holds countless bright possibilities and great opportunities. Check out the following tips from a few young professionals so you can make 2006-2007 a fun and successful year for your career development!

"Visit your alumni office and ask for a list of alumni who are in your profession. Send them a note to introduce yourself and ask for advice. You'll be surprised with the great feedback and connections you make if you take advantage of your school's network."
-Samantha, Class of '04

"Do something creative, unique, or different. Start a new club on campus, organize a campus-wide fundraiser, create web pages for student organizations, or start your own tutoring service. When you're looking for a job, it's great if you have a unique selling position that helps you stand out from the crowd."
-Will, Class of '02

"Take time to stop and reflect on what you really want to do. Sometimes, it's easy to take the first job that comes along or to do what your parents think is best. Explore internships and extracurricular activities not just "to build your resume'' but to discover what you love to do and what you don't. There's nothing worse than jumping into a job after graduation and realizing that you hate your industry or field."
-Kelly, Class of '02

"Use your career center and do some mock interviews. You don't want your FIRST interview to be for the job that you REALLY want."
-Steven, Class of '04

Good luck!

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