First Year at Iowa Wesleyan College
Visit the Career Center located in Room 231 Hershey Hall
Take a career assessment like the Self-Directed Search to assist with deciding on a major
Make an appointment with the Director of Career Services to design a career plan and gather information on career planning resources
Get involved in a campus organization relating to your major
Take a course in a major you think you might enjoy
Begin exploring careers relating to your major
Start building your professional network with professors, organizational advisors and other people at the college and in the community who can assist in the job search process
Second Year at Iowa Wesleyan College
Visit the Career Center located in Room 231 Hershey Hall
Continue exploring careers relating to your major and narrow your search down to 3-5 careers
Conduct an informational interview to learn more about a career
Make an appointment with the Director of Career Services if you are struggling with deciding on a major or what career to pursue
Continue to get involved with a campus organization relating to your major and take on a leadership role
Begin researching graduate college programs if you plan to pursue graduate studies following graduation. Check on program requirements and deadlines.
Continue networking with professionals in the field
Third Year at Iowa Wesleyan College
Visit the Career Center located in Room 231 Hershey Hall
Begin thinking about where you would like to work for your internship
Make an appointment with the Director of Career Services to begin designing a resume or have a resume critiqued
Participate in a mock interview
Continue campus involvement and networking
Attend Career Fairs and Job Fairs
Take any necessary entrance exams for professional programs
Fourth Year at Iowa Wesleyan College
Visit the Career Center located in Room 231 Hershey Hall
Make an appointment with the Director of Career Services for assistance with the job search or applications to graduate schools
Attend Career Fairs and Job Fairs
Network! Network! Network!
Celebrate graduation and all the work it took to get to there!
