Seniors

Search, apply and secure your post-graduation plans!

Gearing up to graduation is an exciting time. Be sure to let us know your plans. We hope you will reach out as an alumna/us in your career if you wish to help current students!

• 1. Starting in the fall, update your hireBING profile and identify deadlines for full-time jobs after graduation
  • Update your hireBING profile
  • Focus your job search with support from career consultants
  • Apply early and often to post-graduation opportunities
• 2. Apply to graduate or professional school
  • Attend fall graduate and professional school-related programming in preparation for December-February deadlines
  • Seek input on your personal statement from the Writing Center, Fleishman Center career consultants, advisors and faculty
• 3. Apply to fellowships and scholarships
  • Seek support from the Office of External Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards  on your application(s)
• 4. Put your network to work
  • Be sure your contacts know your goals as you apply
  • Make new contacts at networking programs such as Cool Connections/Hot Alumni, Job and Internship Fairs each semester, employer information sessions, Employer Site Visits, Metro Connections Night and the spring Etiquette Dinner
  • Enhance your LinkedIn presence by revising your headline and contributing professional content for discussion through groups
  • Request recommendation letters or contact information as you apply to jobs or graduate programs
• 5. Need more experience?
  • Apply via hireBING (and beyond) for spring internships
  • Explore gap year opportunities in the U.S. and abroad
• 6. Make a well thought out decision
  • Receive a job offer? Thank them, express interest and ask when they need to know your decision.
  • Visit the Fleishman Center via walk-in advising or scheduled appointment to discuss the offer, negotiation and process of accepting/declining
  • Accepted to graduate school? Visit the Fleishman Center to discuss which school best meets your goals.
• 7.Stay Connected as an Alumna/us
  • Create and update your B-Connected profile and your LinkedIn account
  • Join regional Alumni Association Groups
• 8. Complete the Senior Survey to help us know what your plans are after graduation
  • Information provided is utilized to help future students
• 9. Attend a Visions Financial Wellness workshop
  • Find upcoming Visions Financial Wellness Programs or attend financial wellness walk-in hours