{"id":44562,"date":"2025-12-19T12:26:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/?page_id=44562"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:26:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:26:53","slug":"four-year-plan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/student-resources\/careers\/four-year-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Year Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The College of Business Career Services\u2019 team has created a plan to assist students explore, develop and attain their career goals during their four-years at the University. As career exploration involves integrating one\u2019s skills, interests and values with the world of work, many of these initiatives are interdisciplinary in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freshman Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Residence in a Living Learning Community (LLC) \u2013 develop a sense of belonging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>URI 101 \u2013 required one-credit class created to develop a sense of belonging to the College and University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become involved in clubs and activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore major options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain understanding between majors and co-curricular activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take career assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sophomore Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain deeper understanding of career options by attending Career Days and Job Fairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend speakers\u2019 series in each major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create branding tools: resume, cover letter, Linkedin profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore study abroad options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursue leadership role in selected clubs\/organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in January LINK (shadow) program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll in BUS390, the Career Passport Program (one-credit, on-line career class; graduation requirement for all BUS students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Junior Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delve into upper level core classes, completing major-related class projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll in BUS390, the Career Passport Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in an internship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue evaluating connection between major and world of work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain understanding of corporate fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in study abroad program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further develop leadership skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senior Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continue to gain experience in area of interest through participation in internships and project-based learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalize resume and begin job search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue to network with alumni and corporate partners at Career Days, Job Fairs, and speaker series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore graduate school options. Prepare for and take entrance exams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn negotiating skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend etiquette dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The College of Business Career Services\u2019 team has created a plan to assist students explore, develop and attain their career goals during their four-years at the University. As career exploration involves integrating one\u2019s skills, interests and values with the world of work, many of these initiatives are interdisciplinary in nature. 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