1. Making the Most Out of College
Laurie Davis
Director, Counseling & Programming
Career Development Center

2. Agenda
 Taking advantage of resources
 Extracurricular activities
 Faculty
 Professionalism
 Thinking about your career early

3. Resources at College
 Academics: Advising, Tutoring, Faculty
 Support: Counseling, Disabilities, Health
Services
 Student Life: Housing, Activities, Athletics
 Financial Aid
 Registrar

4. Getting Involved On Campus
 Network
 Enhance your resume
 Gain skills
 Gain exposure
 Options: clubs, athletics, student council,
newspaper, tutoring, volunteer, etc.

5. Faculty
 Building relationships
 Office hours
 Letters of recommendation
 Networking
 Conflicts

6. Email to a Professor
Hey,
I am applying to an internship for this semester
and was wondering if you would be a reference
for me. i’d really appreciate it- thx!
Jon
Now let’s discuss!

7. Professionalism: Writing
 Impressions of you and your work
 Think before you write
 Keep your audience and purpose in mind
 Do not write as if you are talking to the person
 Do not use IM/text abbreviations
 Proofread!
 Use spell check but with caution

8. Professionalism: Verbal Interactions
 Don’t approach when heated
 Giving people context
 Listening
 Prepare in advance
 Eye contact and body language
 Dressing appropriately

9. Career Development Process
 Step 1: Self reflection
 Step 2: Research - explore different career fields
 Step 3: Narrow and focus
 Step 4: Implement decision
 Step 5: Review, assess, analyze, learn

10. What You Can Do Now
 Contact admissions and ask to speak with
current students
 Explore subjects and career areas that might be
of interest:
– Read online (www.bls.gov/oco)
– Speak with professionals (informational interviews)
– Gain experience: volunteer / shadow / intern
 Review course catalog and school website

11. Final Thoughts? Questions?
Career Development Center
www.yu.edu/cdc