Your Four-Year Career Plan
Your Four-Year Career Plan
Building the career confidence to pursue your goals is an ongoing process that begins when you first arrive on campus and continues throughout your time here at Westminster University.
Log in to your Handshake account using your Westminster credentials to schedule a meeting with a career coach, access resources, search off-campus jobs and internships, and connect directly with employers. Resources for the to-do items below can be found on Handshake and through the Career Center.
Career Plans by Year
- Explore career options using the online Career Guide
- Apply for an on-campus job to build skills and meet mentors
- Take 4 quick free assessments in PathwayU to match your strengths with career paths
- Get involved on campus to discover your interests and connect with others
- Build your resume with help from the online Resume Guide
- Meet with a career coach anytime you need support
- Use summer to gain experience through volunteering, job shadowing, interning, or working
- Talk to people in careers you're curious about—try informational interviews or job shadowing to learn more
- Choose your major with career goals in mind—your career coach can help
- Update your resume—add your Sophomore Study Away with feedback from a career coach
- Start planning now for a junior-year Griffin Ready experience (internship, research, clinical, or professional opportunity)
- Attend Sophomore Summit in February to build momentum for what's next
- Complete your Handshake profile to find relevant jobs and internships
- Look for leadership roles on campus or in the community
- Plan ahead for summer—explore internships, volunteering, or paid work in your field of interest
- Create a LinkedIn profile and start building your network
- Explore internship options - register it for credit if it fits your schedule or major
- Keep your Handshake profile updated and search for internships regularly
- Meet with a career coach to refine your resume, write a strong cover letter, and prep for interviews
- Attend career fairs and events - on campus, in the community, and virtually on Handshake—to see what’s out there
- Thinking of graduate school? Research programs, deadlines, and test requirements
- Practice digital interviews using online tools
- Look for on-campus jobs that align with your career goals
- Meet with your career coach to create a personalized job search plan
- Register for Launching Your Career (INTR300J - 1 credit)
- Tailor your resume and cover letters for each job
- Boost your LinkedIn profile and join the Westminster Network group
- Attend events like Westminster Weekend (September) and Westmixer (February) to connect with alumni
- Practice for interviews by scheduling a mock interview
- Search for jobs and internships on Handshake and CareerShift
- Enjoy free lifetime access to Career Center services—even after graduation
- Complete the Graduating Student Survey (April) to share your next steps or get more support
- Meet with a career coach to kick-start your Westminster journey
- Set up your Westminster Handshake profile to access jobs, events, and more - if your previous school used HS this will be a new account
- Get involved in clubs and your community to explore interests and grow your network
- Enjoy free lifetime access to Career Center resources
- Connect with a career coach anytime you need support
- Check out year-by-year career planning tips to stay on track
- Enjoy free lifetime access to career coaches and events
- Schedule a mock interview to prep for job searches or internal promotions
- Find jobs and internships on Handshake and CareerShift
- Tailor your resume and write customized cover letters
- Grow your network using tools like the 2-Hour Job Search and Advanced LinkedIn Hacks
- Try the Personal Positioning worksheet to clarify your goals
- Meet with a career coach anytime you need support