Theme: Engage in Your
Career
Self Assessment
Knowing yourself is a critical step in making satisfying life
choices. The better you understand yourself and the better
you can articulate your strengths to others, the better career
decisions you will make. In deciding upon a major or a
career, it is typically recommended that you reflect on and define
your values, interests, personality and skills.
- Make an appointment to see a career counselor and get
assistance as you explore your interests, values, and skills
- Attend a “Choosing our Major” workshop and/or complete a self
assessment
- Join at least one club or professional student organization and
network
- Visit the Freshman Center to find out what courses to take
- Get involved in FREE (Focus on Real Experience and Employment),
Intern Track
Career Awareness
A very important step in deciding on a good career fit is to gather
detailed information on what an occupation is truly like.
- Browse the “What can I do with a major in ….?” section of the
University Career Services website (www.stjohns.edu/careercenter )
- Go to the Major’s Fair, Job/Internship Fairs, employer panels
and presentations
- Review career literature in the University library, the
University Career Services library and on the internet
- Attend a resume workshop to begin creating your resume and add
to the resume each year
Career Exploration
Finally, the best way to see if an occupation is truly a
good fit for you is to experiment with different industries or
occupations by exposing yourself to that field.
- Log in to St. John’s CareerLink and Internships.com to explore
and apply for opportunities
- Attend Internships 101, obtain information about volunteering
and internships
- Line up an interesting summer job or internship
- Participate in InSIDE St. John’s (Internal Student Internship
Discovery Experience) in your second semester