Sophomores: Exploration

Learn who you are and what you do well through personal reflection of your interest, strengths and values.

Visit with a career professional at the St. Paul Campus Career Center to learn self-assessment, occupational research and job search techniques.

Meet people in your field and learn about a career of interest by conducting informational interviews or job shadows.

Introduce yourself to faculty, talk with them about your career interests.

Explore opportunities to do research with faculty.

Create a resume and conduct a mock interview in preparation for possible internships.

Attend campus career-related activities (career fairs, job and internship search workshops).

Obtain an internship, volunteer experience, freelance, part-time or summer job to test your chosen career field – explore GoldPASS for positions posted with the St. Paul Campus Career Center.

Run for a leadership position within a student organization, attend some leadership workshops through the Student Activities Office or consider the Leadership Minor.

Begin creating a portfolio with examples of your work (special achievements, writing, honors, or letters of recommendation), which you will use to develop goals and show to employers in interviews. FOR ALL MAJORS!

Create a web-based portfolio using the University's Electronic Portfolio.

Investigate professional organizations in your career field using the Associations Database.

Consider setting a date for studying abroad in conjunction with your advisor and the Learning Abroad Center.

Receive guidance from a professional in your field by signing up for your college Mentor Program.