Career Planning Timeline

Sophomore Year:

• Begin writing your resume
• Identify interesting occupations and begin to conduct informational interviews 
• Declare a major and figure out what you want to do with it
• Search for internship and job shadowing opportunities – register with the Elon Job Network
• Volunteer!
• Take on leadership roles within your favorite club or organization
• Get to know professors within your major
• Continue to meet with your academic advisor to make sure you are on track
• Meet with your career advisor to begin developing a career plan
• Apply for meaningful summer experiences, including internships and co-ops
• Explore Study Abroad opportunities and plan for an international experience next year
• Identify personal interests, abilities and values by taking one of our assessments
• Learn about graduate school opportunities
• Attend events sponsored by The Office of Career Services
• Network with your peers for future opportunities