Career Services Guides

Guide for Sophomores

Start talking and exploring! Connect with Alumnae and other networks through the Office of Career Services. Job shadow and go on informational interviews. See Career Exploration to learn more.
Join a professional organization or association to keep up with current trends in your interested career field/s. Now is the time to join because you can get a student discount.
Participate in career service workshops.
If you haven’t made an appointment with a career counselor, it is time to do it! She will help you get together a resume or update an old one. See the resume writing guide for further assistance.
It is time to start participating more on campus. Enhance your leadership and teamwork skills through organizing activities. If you are interested in starting a club, talk to the Student Life office and share your ideas. Check out the current student organizations.
Look into doing an Exploratory Internship to pursue a career that interests you and gain college credit, too! See the Exploratory Internship page for more information.
Get a part-time job not just to earn money, but to gain skills and build your resume! Be sure that the hours do not interfere with your academics.
Get a summer time job, internship or other learning opportunity!
Wondering what to do with your major? Check out www.medaille.edu/careerplanning/whatcanIdo.html.