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17 CAREER ROADMAP: at a glance, with more details
Below is an infographic of the entire Career Map for Students on the Spectrum for those students who would like an extended at-a-glace of best career development practices. (Consider zooming in to read the details better)
Additional image of key career takeaways to do each year during college with more detail. Year 1, EXPLORE: explore possibilities with your career coach, identify interests, skillsets, values for best major/career pathways. Do industry research with your career coach. Learn about the world of work and opportunities for employment. Do an informational interview with a professional. Start to develop professional skills with your career coach like writing a resume, and learn how to conduct an informational interview. Year 2 CONNECT: Get involved. Join a club or organization to develop leadership experience. Build experience by applying for a part-time job or research position. Conduct informational interviews in interested career role or company. Job shadow in your preferred industry. Observe a career or internship fair on campus. Continue to develop your professional skills. Review your resume, learn how to write a cover letter. Learn how to write a thank you note. Practice interview skills. Year 3 EXPERIENCE: In the fall semester discuss internship search strategies and consider micro-internships or virtual work simulations with your coach. End of fall semester/beginning of Spring apply for summer internships. Build connections through informational interviews. Create a LinkedIn profile. Attend career and internship fairs on campus. Attend career center events and talk with industry professionals. Continue to be involved in student clubs/organizations with increased responsibility. Continue to develop professional skills including–a resume and cover letter review by a career coach. Send thank you notes after every career connection. Create a reference list to have when asked for references after a job interview. Develop a portfolio (if applicable for your industry). Do industry research by researching careers and specific companies for future work. Create a job search strategy with your career coach for future employment. Year 4 FIND YOUR NEXT STEPS. Continue with everything described so far and make sure to develop a professional wardrobe, practice interview skills with career coach, and learn about salary negotiation as you engage your job search strategy for full-time employment after graduation. YEAR 5 POST-GRAD: Once a Hoosier, always a Hoosier! Utilize networking with the IU Alumni Association including career services. Check out free young professional alumni resources in your career center.
