Averett University encourages students to plan for career success, giving them time to explore their options and prepare for the future.

Freshman Year

• Visit the CSC to learn about the services available to you
• Get to know the offices/resources around campus
• Get involved in campus activities that match your interests; attend Fall Kickoff
• Explore majors with your academic advisor
• Take classes that sound interesting; you may discover new opportunities
• Discuss majors with upper-classmen
• Talk to professors, parents, and employers about their career paths
• Get organized! Use a planner, start a filing system, etc.
• Visit Academic Support Services to greatly improve your academic skills.
• Start networking and develop your résumé NOW (look for areas that need improvement)

Sophomore Year

• Continue to expand on Freshman Year
• Explore interests, values, personality, and skills by taking assessments at the CSC
• Consider looking for a career-related part-time job or volunteer activity that will give you experience related to your major; the CSC can help you find a valuable opportunity
• Identify internships that interest you for your Junior and Senior years
• Start developing your portfolio with the CSC
• Collect information about careers and employers that interest you
• Explore off-campus and study abroad opportunities
• Declare a major if you haven’t done so; keep investigating majors/minors to ensure you’ve explored all your options

Junior Year

• Continue to expand on Freshman & Sophomore Years
• Refine your résumé ; give the CSC a copy to be included in Averett’s résumé Database
• Attend CSC workshops
• Complete an internship (or secure one for your Senior year)
• Explore Graduate School to see if it’s right for you
• Update your résumé
• Re-evaluate your career/major goals
• Attend Career Fairs
• Network with professors, alumni, and others to achieve your career goals
• Identify leadership opportunities; join a professional association related to your major
• Identify several locations where you might like to live and work

Senior Year

• Continue to expand on Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Years
• Finalize your career goals
• Complete an internship (or possibly your second internship)
• Begin your job search or graduate school preparation early; stay in contact with the CSC
• Identify professors, employers, etc. to serve as references
• Attend Career Fairs
• Participate in the Etiquette Dinner to refine your business protocol and networking skills