Your path from Explorer to Launcher

Get involved with a student organization aligned to your field.

Show up, meet employers, collect at least one contact.

Set up your Handshake profile to see jobs and events.

Personality & career interest inventory.

Review careers connected to your major.

Draft a resume and save it for feedback.

Photo, headline, and education section at minimum.

Grab professional attire for interviews and events.

Any Career Services workshop counts.

Explore industries and career paths on campus.

Deeper dive now that you know your direction.

Talk to at least three employers.

Parker Dewey or Forage — a short real-world project.

Practice networking in a low-stakes setting.

Connect with at least 50 professionals or classmates.

Reusable letter tailored to your field.

Log in and complete one practice interview.

Review common questions and prep your STAR stories.

Any additional fair beyond September.

Talk to your department about field-specific programs.

Full-length mock interview with employer feedback.

Informational interview via CampusCT or LinkedIn.

Business dining skills for interviews and events.

Confirmed internship offer — paid or unpaid.

Short-term paid project through Parker Dewey.

Career coach review — book via Handshake.

Use it on LinkedIn and Handshake.

Industry-focused panel or employer event.

Chamber, industry association, or professional society.

Signed offer letter for post-graduation employment.

Tell Career Services what you're doing after graduation.

Final review with a career coach.

One-on-one mock interview session.

Learn to negotiate offers with confidence.

Document goals for years 1–5 after graduation.

CampusCT, LinkedIn groups, or professional orgs.

Let the Allan Center celebrate you.

Class tradition — mark the moment.

Attend the senior celebration event.