1) Sign up for Your Career-field Specific Announcements

Time Commitment: 5 Minutes

Log on to WildcatLink, Davidson's job and internship recruiting system, to sign up for career-field specific e-mail announcements. Once you login go to your Profile and select the Academic tab to choose these preferences.

TO DO:
 Sign up for Career Announcements through WildcatLink

2) Investigate Your Major and Career Directions

Time Commitment: 3 to 5 Hours

Start by taking our recommended career assessment, Focus-2, which can help you discover majors and careers that could best fit you. Even if you know your path, a career assessment can help confirm your decision. Speak with a Career Services career advisor about your assessment results and about setting up a career plan for your time at Davidson. Meet with faculty in majors of interest to you.

TO DO:
 Take the Focus-2 Assessment (Access Code: wildcat)
 Explore Majors

3) Create an Effective Résumé

Time Commitment: 5 to 7 Hours

Build a strong résumé by getting involved - participate in a student organization, or start your own group! You will need a college resume for any internship or job, so stop by the Career Services daily walk-in hours so a career advisor can help you perfect it!

TO DO:
 Create an Effective Résumé

4) Consider Securing a Summer Internship

Time Commitment: 10 to 30 Hours

Internship experiences are the best way to learn about possible career paths (and they also look great on your resume)! You will want to complete a summer internship before your graduate from Davidson though it is highly recommended that you complete two summer internships to be competitive for full-time jobs. Opportunities are posted throughout the year on WildcatLink, the Nationwide Internships Consortium (NIC), and other databases like Idealist.org and internships.com. Professional connections will also play an important role in helping you to secure an internship. Set up a meeting with a career advisor who will help lead you through your search for an internship.

TO DO:
 Consider Securing a Summer Internship

5) Prepare for Interviews

Time Commitment: 5 to 7 Hours

An internship interview is an opportunity for your interviewer and you to determine your suitability for the position. It is a two-way evaluation of your fit with the organization. Preparation is key to making a positive impression. Take advantage of the interview preparation resources available to you through Career Services such as mock interviews, InterviewStream and interview coaching from alumni.

TO DO:
 Prepare for Interviews with InterviewStream and Other Resources

6) Build Your LinkedIn Profile and Make Connections

Time Commitment: 2 to 4 Hours

Begin to build a strong professional network that will last during your time at Davidson and beyond. Over 8,000 students and alumni use LinkedIn, and it is the primary tool for building your online, professional brand. Connect with students, alumni and other professionals who can help you better understand career paths and develop leads on internships and other experiences.

TO DO:
 Build Your LinkedIn Profile and Make Connections
 Speak with Davidson Alumni About Majors and Your Career Interests

7) Consider a Job Shadowing Experience

Time Commitment: 8 to 12 Hours

Consider shadowing a Davidson alum or parent for one-day over winter break as they go about their day's work. This is a great way to meet a number of professionals and learn about a field of interest. Job Shadowing opportunities will be posted in WildcatLink.

TO DO: 
 Consider a Job Shadowing Experience