Visit with your career counselor and update her on your career planning progress. Attend alumnae programs, employer presentations, and the Career Fair to learn about careers and employers. Look through Life Connections, our networking database, to learn about the career paths of Scripps alumnae. Become familiar with different companies and how to research them. Take on responsibilities in student organizations.
Employers like to see students with leadership experience.
Make a special effort to get to know some professors - regardless of your career path you will need letters of recommendation. Begin to collect recommendations from previous and current employers. Meet with your academic advisor prior to each registration period to check academic progress. Join at least one professional organization related to your major or career interest in order to make contact with and learn from people in the professional world. Review our handout about Informational Interview and conduct at least one.