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Students

To make the best transition from college to a career, start planning early. A visit to the Career Development Office as a freshman is a useful first step. If you start college with career possibilities in mind, we can set up informational interviews with practitioners in your areas of interest. As a result, you can make the best class selection decisions throughout your years at Lakeland College.

Please contact us or stop by and make an appointment with our staff!

The following calendar of career planning activities and career development resources serves as a guide for you:

Freshman Year

  • Sample a variety of courses
  • Get involved in campus organizations/activities
  • Attend the annual majors market and learn about a variety of academic programs
  • Complete career and personality assessments
  • Attend Career Choices: Foundations class
  • Consider working on campus
  • Register with our online career management program — Career Connect

Sophomore Year

  • Declare major(s)
  • Develop résumé
  • Research internship opportunities
  • Consider relevant work experience through on-campus employment, a part-time job or summer employment
  • Sharpen computer skills
  • Utilize our Career Connect mentor program to network with professionals and alumni

Junior Year

  • Participate in an internship program
  • Assume leadership roles in campus organizations
  • Research graduate schools and programs and begin taking standardized tests
  • Network with faculty members, employers, career development staff, family members and friends
  • Attend Career Choices: Strategies class
  • Update professional materials — cover letter, résumé and references

Senior Year

  • Internship or relevant work experience
  • Participate in interviews or mock interviews
  • Customize your résumé
  • Research companies and organizations
  • Attend our job fair and etiquette dinner
  • Complete graduate school materials
  • Sign up for résumé referral services