Vision, Preparation and Implementation

We'll help you at each step of your career journey. We offer the resources and support you're seeking to develop your career vision, prepare for future jobs and graduate programs and build your professional network.

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  Vision

  Developing a career plan based on:

  • Who you are (values and personality traits)
  • What you want (interests, academic and career options)
  • What you have to offer (knowledge, skills and abilities)
  • What’s out there (academic and career options)

  3 Ideas to Help Develop Your Career Vision

  • Explore majors and careers
  • Schedule a Career Connections appointment
  • Schedule a Career Counseling appointment
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  Preparation

  Becoming competitive for future jobs and graduate programs by:

  • Building job-specific skills
  • Developing career readiness competencies
    • Career and self-development
    • Communication
    • Critical thinking
    • Equity and inclusion
    • Leadership
    • Professionalism
    • Teamwork
    • Technology

  5 Ideas to Help Prepare for Future Jobs and Graduate Programs

  • Participate in the Braven program
  • Visit the Career Services Learning Lab
  • Schedule a LinkedIn profile review
  • Schedule a mock interview
  • Schedule a resume review
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  Implementation

  Building your network and securing your next step after college:

  • Meeting professional contacts and establishing your reputation as a high-quality candidate
  • Identifying and applying for post-college jobs or graduate programs

  4 Ideas to Help Launch Your Career

  • Attend Career Services fairs and events
  • Review resume and cover letter samples
  • Schedule a practice interview
  • Join the NIU Career Services LinkedIn group