Career-Boosting Activities for College Students

Abstract

[Name] [University] They are the activities that move students closer to desired employment after graduation by teaching the skills and building the experience and the confidence that employers are looking for. These opportunities (such as internships, volunteer jobs, etc.) are resume boosters that illustrate a student’s strengths and passions and demonstrate their ability to perform successfully. It is critical to maximize your time in college and build the skills and experience that will make you a strong job candidate. Here are some of the Career Accelerating Activities that you might consider: Intern Volunteer on campus or in the community Join a campus or community organization or club Apply to be a student ambassador or new student mentor Apply for an on-campus work study job; obtain a part-time job related to major/career interest Assume a leadership role in a campus or community organization Network (virtually and in-person) Visit the Career Bridge and attend Career Bridge sponsored fairs and events Create a blog, podcast or website Participate in a training or certification program related to your field Now, revisit the backwards mapped career goals that you articulated in Milestone 1, Part B. Consider how some of the Career Accelerating Activities on the list above might help move you closer to your career goal. Identify two activities that you could engage in during the remainder of your time at NLU that will bolster your resume and complete the following table: Name of Activity Date that you aim to begin participating in this activity Step(s) that you will take to become involved with this activity/organization Reasons why this activity will be career accelerating for you (strengthen your resume)