Now that you are in college, it is time to think seriously about planning for your future. Throughout your time at Elms College, and beyond, that will be an ongoing process. The Career and Experiential Learning Center is here to help you.

To choose a career that is right for you, there are some key things you need to be doing as you progress through college:

• Assess your interests, skills, and values
• Explore your occupational options
• Focus your occupational choices
• Implement your plan of action

Career and Experiential Learning Center's resources are available to all undergaduate and graduate students.

• Individual appointments with a career advisor
• Access to career interest inventories such as the FOCUS Computerized Guidance System
• Workshops or personal assistance in designing a resume and cover letter and searching and interviewing for jobs
• Access to the college's online employment Opportunity Network for employment and volunteer listings
• Information on graduate schools, including entrance requirements
• Mentoring and networking with alumni

In addition, the Career Center gives all first year and undergraduate students an Academic and Career Planning Portfolio, a personal guide to help successfully navigate the career planning process. It is yours to keep, and will give you information to assist you in your efforts to identify your appropriate academic major and future career possibilities.

Before you know it, you will be graduating. Congratulations! Having made the most of your career planning resources, you will be ready to start a productive and satisfying career.

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