Freshman Year: Self-Assessment & Career Planning

It is important to begin career planning early in your college career. Knowing how your interests relate to a potential career will assist you as you chose decide on your academic focus while at Albion College.

• Meet with a Career Development staff member to learn how to develop and implement a personalized 4-year career plan.
• Assess personal interests, characteristics, strengths and values through career Self-Assessment Tests.
• Visit the Career Resource Center in the Office of Career Development to research various career fields and experiential opportunities such as internships.
• Actively participate in the First-Year Experience seminar.
• Check out the resources on choosing a major to learn about a variety of career opportunities.
• Get involved!  Join a student organization, volunteer, and/or get an on-campus job.
• Register for core requirements and elective classes to investigate academic majors of interest.  Visit with your faculty advisor for assistance in choosing classes.
• Get a summer job that will provide you with an opportunity to learn about a career field that interests you.

Get to know the staff in the Office of Career Development and use all our resources to your advantage!

NEXT: Sophomore Year: Career Exploration & Leadership Development