Drop in at the Career Services Center Early And Often

Drop in as soon as you can to the Career Services Center. During your first visit, make an appointment to visit with a career counselor in a few days. After you've made your appointment, explore the resources available to you. To make sure you get the most out of your upcoming meeting with the career counselor, give yourself a few hours at least to familiarize yourself with the Career Service Center's reference materials.

What you should do during that first visit is to take any career assessment tests the center might offer. These tests will ask you about what you're good at, and what you want from a career. From the list of possible careers that the test suggests to you, see which of them appeal to you the most.

When you have your meeting with your career counselor, ask him or her about the path you're considering pursuing. Ask your career counselor how to land a job in the field or fields of your choice. The answer you get may help you determine the course of study you take in your classes. In addition, you should ask your career counselor to give you contact information for alumni who are now working in the fields you wish to work in after graduation. Also, ask about internship opportunities that will help you get a leg up on a high-paying career.