Senior Checklist: Where Preparation Meets Opportunity
Use this resource as a guide as you progress through your final semester(s) of college. While this list could feel overwhelming, take it step by step and utilize the elements that fit your situation.
We are here to help! Reach out to the Career Management Center for support as you tackle these items.
SENIOR YEAR: ON TRACK FOR YOUR CAREER
Senior Year Items to Complete
☑️ Meet with the CMC to discuss job search strategies and refine resumes & cover letters.
☑️ Understand the Job Search Timeline for your field or concentration.
☑️ Attend the College of Business Career Fair to discuss post-graduation job opportunities.
☑️ Create a list of target companies that match your career interests and values.
☑️ Enhance your skillset and marketability by applying to micro-internships, completing virtual job simulations, or taking a LinkedIn Learning course. >> EXPERIENCES | LEARNING
☑️ Join Rams Connect to gain career advice from industry professionals.
☑️ Establish professional connections for information and opportunities. Connect and engage on LinkedIn.
☑️ Polish interview skills by signing up for a mock interview or utilizing Big Interview.
☑️ Prepare to evaluate and negotiate job offers.
☑️ Join a professional association as a student for discounted membership.
☑️ Prepare graduate school applications and polish your materials with review from others (if applicable).
☑️ Prepare for your transition from CSU and the College of Business. Visit places on campus and around town one last time as a student!
Key Resources
Career Options >> What Can I Do With This Major?
Resume Samples >> Undergraduate Resume Samples
Cover Letter Samples >> Multiple Cover Letter Examples
Career Fairs & Events >> Events for College of Business Students
Handshake & Online Postings >> Job Boards
Leadership Development & Rotational Programs >> Companies with Programs
Practice Interviewing >> Big Interview
Financial Support >> Interview Clothing & Travel Fund
Data on Recent Graduates >> Student Outcome Data
Trends & Data >> Job Market Data
Strategize Your Search
Securing your job after graduation might take longer than you expect. Start early and incorporate multiple tools for success!
Online Job Boards For Business Students
Did you know? 80% of jobs are found through the hidden market rather than online job postings.
💡 Try building a list of 40 target companies and reaching out to employees for informational interviews.
Career Competencies
Employers are looking for these skills and abilities from CSU Rams.
🧠 CRITICAL THINKING / PROBLEM SOLVING
Gather, analyze, and evaluate information from various resources to form a strategy, decision, or opinion.
⚙️ INCLUSIVE TEAMWORK
Pursue common goal by forming diverse teams. Often requires negotiating and conflict.
💡 CREATIVITY
Challenge existing ideas in creative ways to develop new possibilities.
🪞 SELF-REFLECTION
Evaluate, understand, and communicate personal skills; learn from past mistakes to gain new insights.
📱 DIGITAL PROFICIENCY
Use technology to communicate, problem-solve, and complete tasks in a responsible manner.
⛰️ LEADERSHIP
Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals and work toward a shared vision.
💬 VERBAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Respond to needs of diverse audiences through flexible writing and speaking methods.
🏅 PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Demonstrate responsibility and integrity; develop effective work habits.
🌎 GLOBAL CONTEXT
Understand diverse cultures and systems and understand actions have local and global implications.
🌱 CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Continual professional learning, navigation of career opportunities, and building professional relationships.
Career Counseling For Business Students
Career Counselors are available in the Career Management Center to help you with your search.