Freshman Year - EXPLORE

• Get to know students, staff and faculty.
• Stop by the Center for Career Development (CCD) and learn about our career resources.
• Visit Student Activities and join a club.
• Go to the Duchesne Center and learn about community service, study abroad and the 4th credit option.
• Activate your Experience account to search for campus employment and  internships.
• Like the CCD on Facebook, follow on Twitter and read HOT NEWS to get updates on events and internships.
• Meet with a career counselor to discuss majors and career paths. 

Sophomore Year - DECIDE

• Draft a resume and cover letter using the CCD Guidebooks and review with a career counselor.
• Sign up for the Job Shadow Porgram.
• Attend career panels, workshops and internship and job fairs.
• Visit the Duchesne Center and apply for study abroad opportunities.
• Declare your major and minor.
• Apply for summer internships using Experience and other CCD recommended resources.
• Ensure you have professional interview attire.

Junior Year - EXPERIENCE

• Update your resume and meet with a career counselor to have it approved for portfolio.
• Attend career related events to develop your networking and interviewing skills.
• Take a leadership role in an activity, organization or club.
• Complete an internship.
• Create a LinkedIn account and join the Manhattanville College Student-Alumni Career Network.
• Get information about graduate school and start the application process.

Senior Year - SUCCEED

• Meet with a Career Counselor to create a post graduation plan. 
• Continue to expand your experiential learning to build your resume.
• Network with potential employers by attending career related events and job fairs.
• Start applying to full time jobs prior to graduation (deadlines vary by industry).
• Use CCD resources to prepare for interviews.
• Select and contact faculty and past employers to request professional references.