Washington College

When You Get to Washington College:

1. Get started early; create:

• JOBS, by George! account.
• Internships.com account
• Facebook
• Blog
• Join the student job hunters listserv
• Jobs in Chestertown

2. Write a resume and have critiqued by the Career Center - call 410-778-7890 or email career_center@washcoll.edu for an appointment.

3. Like us on Facebook and link to our blog to see Career Center events and programs.

4. Visit our Social Media Center to learn about how your Facebook, Twitter, and other social media affects your career.

5. Take FOCUS 2 (new user access code: "shoremen"), a comprehensive career planning program that provides guidance and information to help students make important career and educational decisions.

Your Freshman and Sophomore Years:

1. First Year Career Awareness Program (FY CAP). During orientation weekend, first year students will learn more about the Career Center and the importance of getting started early with academic and career related decisions. Participants will complete interest surveys and self assessments, focusing on skills and abilities. Students will be instructed on how to complete on-line resumes and encouraged to make individual appointments with our career counselors.

2. Start your network of constituents on and off campus to help you in your career

3. Diversify and think about all possible options with your major - the Career Center can help you understand what you can do with your major

4. Read our emails (about recruiters, internships, jobs, programs and events)

5. Attend the Career Fair on campus

6. Many internship deadlines are in the FALL semester (November) - get ready early.

7. Do at least 1 internship and don't assume you will secure one in a specific semester or summer. Apply early and often.