The Farmer School of Business is a very busy place, which can make it hard for a student to keep track of what they should have done by when. This can be pretty difficult, and can bring a student an overwhelming feeling that they are falling behind other students. Below is a general checklist of what you should have done by the end of each year to stay up to date with your career plan!
Freshman Year
At the end of your Freshman year in farmer, most of what you need to have done is accomplished either in the First Year Integrated Core (FYIC), or in BUS 106. You will…
- Attend a Basic Interviewing Skills Workshop, either online or in-person
- Attend Fall or Spring Career Fair. This is a great time to get experience talking to employers in a low pressure environment.
- Create a LinkedIn account and a Handshake account
- Develop your resume – get these reviewed by the FSB Careers Office in FSB1022!
These are the most basic steps Freshman will take to start their professional careers, but there is more to be done outside of class, such as…
- Conducting an informational interview about a position or industry you’re interested in
- Enroll in BUS 206 or another Career Exploration for next year
- Join at least two student organizations – preferably one business org and one external club.
Sophomore Year
During your sophomore year, you may want to…
- attend Fall and Spring Career Fair!
- Completing a mock interview
- Job shadow at least one position you’re interested in
- Decide if you are planning on studying abroad or away during your time at Miami
- Increase your involvement in student organizations
- Meet with an FSB Career advisor to start considering career paths
- Meet with your academic advisor to solidify a plan to complete your majors and minors
Junior Year
During junior year, you should
- Build your network and personal brand, by paying specific attention to what you unique and what you love to do
- Run for a leadership position or committee chair in a student organization
- Solidify your references for future opportunities – consider past and present employers
- Create a cover letter
- Connect with others on LinkedIn
- Most importantly, secure an internship for the summer. You can do this during Fall or Spring Career Fair, through a personal network, or via Handshake.
Senior Year
Senior year can be very stressful, but also a good time to try and enjoy farmer and spread what you have learned and loved!
- Give back to FSB by becoming an FSB ambassador or mentoring younger students
- Stay involved in your student organizations
- Secure a full-time position!
These are all important steps to take in your career journey, but don’t worry if you haven’t done some of the things it says you should have done! These are just guidelines, not requirements. If you are a bit behind, it most likely is not too late to catch up. However, if you want to talk about anything listed above or feel you need any help, please contact Victoria Morell or Monique Frost in the FSB Career Services Office!