Senior Timeline 2005/2006
SEPTEMBER
____ Attend SeniorOrientation session (except Teacher Education majors)
- Sept. 12 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 119 Evans, Humanities and Psychology students
- Sept. 14 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 306 Green, CampbellSchool of Business students
- Sept. 14 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 115 Science Building, Mathematical and Natural Sciences students
- Sept. 21 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm.302 Krannert, The Nuts & Bolts of Applying to Graduate School workshop
- Sept. 26 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 302 Krannert,Writing A Winning Resume workshop
- Sept. 28 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 108/109 Krannert, Interviewing Skills workshop
____ Develop a post-graduation plan, consider both advanced studies and professional employment
____ Write/update your resume
____ Register on-line at www.monstertrak.com to register with the Career Development Center and to be eligible for the resume referral service. Password is: berryga
____ Place your resume on-line via MonsterTrak
____ Research graduate schools using resources in the Career Library
____ Register for graduate admissions tests, such as the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT (Registration info in the Career Development Center)
OCTOBER
- Oct. 18 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 108/109 Krannert, Job Search Strategiesworkshop
- Oct. 19 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 137 Cook, Senior Year Experience for Student Teachers Group 1
- Oct. 19 @ 5:00 p.m., Rm. 304 Cook, Senior Year Experience for Student Teachers Group 2
- Oct. 20 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm 137, Cook, Senior Year Experience for Student Teachers Group 3
- Oct. 26 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 302 Krannert, Networking Basics for the Career Opportunities Fair workshop
____ Meet with a career counselor to discuss post-graduation plans and to generate options
____ Write to graduate schools to request application materials, and financial aid information
____ Request letters of recommendation from faculty, advisors, former employers, if you are planning to go to graduate school
____ Develop a list of references if you plan to enter the job market
____ Join student chapters of professional associations
____ Research job listings and graduate school information. Utilize Career Development Center resources
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
- Nov. 8 @ 12-3 p.m., Cobb Galleria - Atlanta, Participate in the Career Opportunities Fair
- Nov. 10 @ 10-4 p.m., Cobb Galleria - Atlanta,Participate in the Women For Hire Career Fair
____ Research/apply for financial aid/scholarships for graduate school
____ Identify alumni through the Alumni Career Network in the Career Development Center and strengthen employment opportunities
____ Complete graduate school applications (Allow yourself plenty of time to proof and finalize all forms)
____ Update resume to include internships, campus leadership positions, and/or other related experiences
____ Update your resume on MonsterTRAK
JANUARY
- Jan. 24 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 108/109 Krannert, Writing A Winning Resume workshop
- Jan. 26 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 108/109 Krannert, Networking Basics for Employer Expo
____ Continue involvement in the On-Campus Interview Program; research all leads
____ Follow-up on contacts made using the Alumni Career Network
____ If you are still unaware of your interests, get career counseling
____ Be proactive: Identify companies/agencies and school systems of interest; send out targeted cover letters and resumes
____ Meet with a career counselor to discuss progress and refine post-graduation plans
____ Develop a portfolio, if used in your field (education, art, journalism, etc.)
FEBRUARY
- Feb. 9 @ 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Krannert Ballroom, Berry’s Employer Expo Career Fair (Send thank-you notes to employers within 24 hours)
- Feb. 21 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 108/109 Krannert, Job Search Strategiesworkshop
____ Begin checking web resources/career library job notebooks on a weekly basis
____ If you have not already done so, sign up for a Mock Interview appointment in the Career Development Center to practice your interviewing skills
____ Continue to contact employers directly by sending targeted resumes and cover letters
MARCH
- March 2 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 108/109 Krannert, Interviewing Skills workshop
- March 7 @ 4:00 p.m., Rm. 108/109 Krannert, The Nuts & Bolts of Applying to GraduateSchool workshop
- March 07 @ TBA- Berry-Shorter Teacher Recruitment Day
____ Continue comprehensive job search plan; meet with a career counselor to discuss progress
____ If you are planning to relocate, use Spring Break as an opportunity to visit, generate job search leads and possible interviews
APRIL/MAY
- April 11 @ TBA., Cobb Galleria – Atlanta, Participate in the GACE College to Career Fair
____ Begin to evaluate job offers and acceptances to graduate programs
____ Continue all job search efforts. Update your resume on MonsterTrak
____ If you have not secured full-time employment, consider temporary employment agencies or volunteer work
____ Notify the Career Development Center of your post-graduation plans
____ Continue to work with the Career Development Center staff as needed; be sure to notify Center Development Center of job or graduate school plans, new address and phone number prior to leaving campus
**Please check our web calendar at http://calendar.berry.edu/scripts/webevent.pl?cmd=opencal&cal=ca18 for an updated listing of campus interview dates, workshops, and programs and read our newsletter, The Toilet Tribune for updated information!