{"id":37941,"date":"2020-02-17T15:48:09","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T20:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career-draft\/?page_id=37941"},"modified":"2022-10-27T09:30:02","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T13:30:02","slug":"4-year-plan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/students\/4-year-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Year Career Prep Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Regardless of the industry or field you\u2019ll be entering, there is a universal set of skills that every employer wants you to possess. Luckily, there are multiple ways to gain these skills and we\u2019ve listed (just some!) of the ways you can do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"cl-tabs\">\n<section id=\"Directors\" class=\"cl-tab\">\n<h1>Year One<\/h1>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Recommended to begin as a Freshman<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Join a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/campus-life\/involvement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">student club or organization<\/a>&nbsp;(could be academic, social, honors or athletic!)<\/li>\n<li>Seek a part-time&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rhodynet.uri.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">job<\/a>&nbsp;(on or off campus)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"..\/volunteering-civic-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volunteer<\/a>&nbsp;your time for a local or on campus organization<\/li>\n<li>Consider a minor in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/leadership\/minor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leadership Studies<\/a>&nbsp;to find out more about yourself and leadership skills<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to write&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1cLse8fVc3rqzgaW8LRsJtI_dD0Q1qIy7RGukt_xEbn0\/edit#slide=id.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Resumes<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/resume-cover-letter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cover Letters<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Find out more about yourself and your personality by completing the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1f4sHyEXa1XHbLjyTU6pssye3x9jctdV4aPqJvrsQRYY\/edit#slide=id.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TypeFocus: Work<\/a>&nbsp;module<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"Alumni-Career-Advisors\" class=\"cl-tab\">\n<h1>Year Two<\/h1>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Recommended to begin as a Sophomore<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Career Events<\/a>&nbsp;to start having conversations with employers about opportunities including internships and part-time positions<\/li>\n<li>Consider<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/globaluri\/study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&nbsp;Study Abroad<\/a>&nbsp;opportunities to expand your global awareness<\/li>\n<li>Seek a part-time or full-time&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rhodynet.uri.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">job<\/a>&nbsp;(on or off campus)<\/li>\n<li>Create a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/university.linkedin.com\/content\/dam\/university\/global\/en_US\/site\/pdf\/LinkedIn%20Profile%20Checklist%20-%20College%20Students.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn profile<\/a>&nbsp;and start connecting with classmates, Professors, Supervisors, and Advisors<\/li>\n<li>Use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Writing Center<\/a>&nbsp;to enhance your written skills<\/li>\n<li>Write for the University\u2019s newspaper&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.uri.edu\/cigar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Good Five Cent Cigar<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Get active with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/campusrec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">campus recreation<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>Participate in multiple&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-affairs\/category\/office-of-student-involvement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Activities<\/a>&nbsp;on and off-campus<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"..\/volunteering-civic-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volunteer<\/a>&nbsp;to broaden your horizons and experience other communitie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"Career-Ambassadors\" class=\"cl-tab\">\n<h1>Year Three<\/h1>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Enroll in <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/ccee-courses\/\">ITR 300<\/a> to learn more about career options and career readiness<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider positions as a peer-leader to share your expertise, experience and leadership to undergraduate students<\/li>\n<li>such as: URI Tour Guide, Orientation Leader, URI 101 Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Writing or Academic Enhancement Center Tutor, or Career Ambassador<\/li>\n<li>Complete an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/itr-internship-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Internship<\/a>&nbsp;to gain experience in your field (through your Degree Granting College or the CCEE)<\/li>\n<li>Conduct&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Informational-Interview-and-Job-Shadow-SU18-FINAL.pdf\">informational interviews<\/a> with industry professionals to learn more about your desired career<\/li>\n<li>Use your Spring Break towards&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/volunteering-civic-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alternative Spring Break<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Gain skills in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and\/or Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) through classes and various online\/free workshops<\/li>\n<li>Join professional organizations (visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Can I Do With This Major<\/a>&nbsp;for a list) in your desired career-field at the student level. &nbsp;Student memberships are much more affordable and allow you to access all of the same resources and networking opportunities!<\/li>\n<li>Enroll in ITR 300 to learn more about career options and career readiness<\/li>\n<li>Attend&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Career Events<\/a>&nbsp;to start having conversations with employers about opportunities including internships and part-time position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"Employer-Relations\" class=\"cl-tab\">\n<h1>Year Four<\/h1>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Recommended to begin as a Senior<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/itr-internship-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">internship<\/a>&nbsp;to gain experience in your field (through your Degree Granting College or the CCEE)<\/li>\n<li>Apply for job positions, especially employers coming to campus for On Campus Interviews in the Fall through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uri.joinhandshake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Handshake<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Practice your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1auw3VDKa-CH6KVCUYv6DMfEGRBXnxKX9JRHDZUFBdSo\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interviewing<\/a>&nbsp;skills through a mock interview with your&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/ces-assignments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Career Education Specialist<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pursue leadership or board member roles in your student organization, club or activity<\/li>\n<li>Attend&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/career\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Career Events<\/a>&nbsp;to start having conversations with employers about opportunities including internships and part-time positions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regardless of the industry or field you\u2019ll be entering, there is a universal set of skills that every employer wants you to possess. 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