Sophomore Year
- Take one or all of the “self-assessment inventories” such as the Myers-Briggs, Strong Interest Inventory, or Strengths. These assessments are helpful if you’re not sure what career path to pursue.
- Participate in Sophomore Success, a weekly program where counselors review different career-related topics such as Resumes, LinkedIn, and the Internship/Job search process.
- Work toward a leadership role in a club or organization. Students could also consider a role such as a Resident Assistant, New Student Leader, Career Peer Advisor, or Eucharistic Minister.
- Start planning for internships. Career counselors can assist with this process as can professors.
- Attend a Stags4Hire Workshop. Stags4Hire is the Fairfield University job board where employers who want to hire Fairfield students post jobs and internships.
- Attend Career Center and school-specific career workshops, employer presentations, and alumni panels to start learning more about potential careers.
- Start networking. Create a LinkedIn profile. Meet with a Career Counselor to receive important networking tips.