BUILD CAREER SKILLS

NETWORK & SEEK CAREER ADVICE

APPLY FOR JOBS & INTERNSHIPS

RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL

CREATE RESUME

GET INVOLVED

EXPLORE CONCENTRATIONS

CREATE BUSINESS LINK PROFILE

EXPLORE CAREERS

GAIN EXPERIENCE

ATTEND CAREER WORKSHOPS

DECLARE CONCENTRATION

CAREER PLAN Career Plan Guide To Success!

College of Business Administration

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER

209.667.3786· cbassc@csustan.edu· DBH 217

1st YEAR

2nd YEAR

3rd YEAR

4th YEAR

SEEK EMPLOYMENT

ATTEND CAREER FAIRS

APPLY FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL

CONTINUE CAREER PLAN

Complete the checklist for

each year to work towards

your CAREER GOAL!

NEXT DESTINATION

SUCCESS START CAREER OR

GRADUATE SCHOOL

CAREER CHECKLIST TO SUCCESS

BusinessLink

FOURTH YEAR

SEEK EMPLOYMENT: Set up search agents based on career interests, participate in on-campus recruitment events and apply for jobs through your BusinessLink profile and interview.

ATTEND CAREER FAIRS: Research business industries and network with recruiters at Accounting Night and Meet The Firms Night events to secure internships and employment opportunities.

APPLY FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL: Attend information sessions, take graduate exam (GRE or GMAT), and complete graduate program applications to pursue your graduate education.

CONTINUE CAREER PLAN: Continue developing your skills and gaining work experience. Maintain your resume, keep track of where you have applied, continue networking and building your professional identity.

THIRD YEAR

BUILD CAREER SKILLS: Have your resume critiqued, practice interviewing and watch CareerSpots videos to get prepared to enter the work force. Utilize other resources and workshops on your BusinessLink profile

NETWORK & SEEK CAREER ADVICE: Meet with Faculty Advisors to gain insight into the career field. Connect with employers at career events to learn about career opportunities and build relationships.

APPLY FOR JOBS & INTERNSHIPS: Further grow your skills and experience by obtaining employment. Attend Accounting Night & Meet the Firms Night Fairs and apply for opportunities on your BusinessLink profile .

RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL: Attend information sessions and complete research on graduate programs, like a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), to learn about curriculum, requirements and deadlines.

SECOND YEAR

EXPLORE CAREERS: Identify and explore occupations of interest by reviewing career opportunities on the BusinessLink site and speaking further with faculty advisors on concentrations of interests.

GAIN EXPERIENCE: Build skills and test out careers by obtaining an entry-level job or summer internship providing life experience outside of the classroom you can add to your resume.

ATTEND CAREER WORKSHOPS: Career workshops such as Resume Critiques, Interviewing, Mentorship Panel, How To Prepare For A Career Fair can provide you with career advice and help you build your professional image.

DECLARE CONCENTRATION: By the end of your 2nd year you must declare your Business Administration Concentrations by completing a “Declaration or Change of Degree Objective” form.

FIRST YEAR

CREATE RESUME: Advertise who you are by summarizing your skills, abilities and accomplishments. This will allow you to apply for volunteer experiences, jobs and internships when they become available.

GET INVOLVED: Join student clubs and organizations or volunteer for a cause of interest. This allows you to meet new people with common interests, while gaining leadership skills and experience.

EXPLORE CONCENTRATIONS: Review the “Concentration Highlights” handout and speak with a Business Advisor to learn more about the different areas of business.

CREATE BUSINESS LINK PROFILE: Create a professional image, add your resume and explore the many resources, workshops, companies and career opportunities available to business students.

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