Get to know your advisor, professors, and staff. You never know they could maybe help you find a job after graduation!
2. Get Involved!
Join groups and organizations, even the ones you normally wouldn’t. Also, attend events held on campus! This will help you network and look great on your resume.
3. Familiarize yourself with the Office of Career Development
Whether you need help with your resume, internship or job-searching, the Office of Career Development will help!
4. Network
It is crucial to stay in touch with faculty and staff, classmates, coaches, and employers. Always get their contact information whether be email, phone, or even connect with them on LinkedIn!
5. Know Your Community
Through a casual conversation or volunteering, getting to know your community is a great way to meet others that might have insight on a job or knows business owners in your specific major.
6. Study Abroad
This is a great opportunity to branch out where you can see and learn new things. This is great for a resume or could even lead into a job opportunity!
7. Be Mindful
It is important to ask yourself “What is the goal you want to accomplish?” “How can you do so and what is needed to achieve it?” “Who can help you along the way?” Then, it important to ask yourself “Did I meet my goals?” “Did I have help?” “What continued work is needed to be satisfied?”
8. Stay connected with the Office of Alumni Relations
There a full network of people who share something in common…they attended the same college/university! The Office of Alumni Relations would be happy to connect you to recent alum who are in the same field of interest as you!
9. Ask Questions
You will have a plethora of opportunities, but it is still important to ask for help!
10. Don’t Stress!
It is important to take time for yourself. College and life are not a competition. Everyone has their own speed of accomplishing their goals. It is important to be happy with the life your living!
Located in Eureka, Illinois, and chartered in 1855, Eureka College cultivates excellence in learning, service and leadership while providing students uniquely personalized and custom educational opportunities. Originally founded by abolitionist members of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Eureka College holds the unique distinction of being the first college in Illinois and only the third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis. The College, which is located on nearly 70 wooded acres in central Illinois, is the smallest of only 24 colleges and universities to ever award a bachelor’s degree to a future President of the United States.
