Steps to Take in Sophomore Year [Career Discovery]
1. Test Your Major and Career Choice(s)
Complete a College Major/Career Assessment Test
Review "Specific Career Guides" section of our Career Resources Library
Join Suffolk club(s) in your area of interest
Review career information found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook at www.bls.gov/oco
2. Sharpen Your Focus
Arrange an informational interview with a member of the Alumni Career Advisory Network (ACAN) in your field of interest
Attend Career Week events
Choose classes related to your career goals
Meet with a career counselor to assess your options
Meet with academic advisors in your field of interest
3. Revise Your Résumé and Polish Your Interviewing Skills
Discuss revised résumé with a career counselor
Consult guidelines on writing effective cover letters
Attend a workshop on interviewing skills
4. Prepare for Junior Year
Declare your major by the end of the academic year
Attend Sophomore Career Day
Research co-op process and opportunities
Attend Summer Co-Op Job Fair (spring semester)
Sample Suffolk Undergraduate Placements
Olympic News Services
WHDH-TV Boston, Channel 7
Panache Interior Design
Trial Division, Attorney General’s Office
Massachusetts State Treasurer’s Office
Suffolk Superior Court
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