Senior Year: Implementation & Transition

At long last - you have achieved your last year at Albion College. It is more critical than ever that you use your resources well, stay organized, and keep your eye on the ball.

• Meet with a Career Development staff member to design a job search strategy or finalize your graduate/professional school search timeline and plans.
• Attend Career Development workshops targeted for seniors: Developing a Job Searching Plan, Resume Writing, Successful Interviewing, Getting an Apartment, Day One at Work as well as a Senior Open House and more.
• Ask faculty and employers to provide references for you.
• Revise and update your resume and draft a cover letter.  For graduate school, complete your personal statement.
• Mail your applications to graduate schools.
• Prepare for graduate school or job interviews with a mock interview in Career Development.
• Complete an internship or career-related work experience if you haven’t already.
• Formulate an alternate “Plan B” in case you need to make last minute career adjustments.
• Assist your student organization transition from your leadership to the upcoming leaders in the group.
• Begin to research companies/organizations and the career opportunities they offer.
• Participate in career fairs and build your network of contacts in your field of interest.

Most importantly - use all the expertise and resources Albion College has to offer as you transition to career or graduate school following graduation!