First Year - Inquire

• Go to class
• Manage your time: in class, studying and preparing for class; exercising; relaxing with friends; etc.
• Keep your conduct record clean; study abroad and other opportunities depend on it.
• Meet with your academic advisor. Every UNH student has one.
• Get to know at least one of your professors. 444 classes with 25 students are an easy way to do this.
• Assess your interests, strengths, and skills with a UACC Career Advisor.
• Explore those interests through student organizations, volunteer experiences, lectures, and University Dialogue.
• Start planning a significant summer experience whether it is work, community service, travel, or better still, a combination.
• Activate your Wildcat Careers account.
• Thinking about medical or law school: meet with the Health Professions or Prelaw advisor.

Sophomore Year - Explore

• Diversify your experiences by getting to know someone different from yourself.
• If undeclared, work with your Academic Advisor to choose a major.
• Identify ways to develop and utilize your leadership skills.
• Get to know another professor.
• Talk to your advisor about your academic goals.
• Talk to the Internship Coordinator.
• Check out study away options: Washington Center, National Student Exchange, and Study Abroad.
• Develop a resume and have it reviewed at Hood House.
• Explore undergraduate research opportunities through the Hamel Research Center.

Junior Year - Expand

• Meet with a UACC Career Advisor (603-862-2064).
• Talk to your major advisor about what you want to do after graduation.
• Identify professors for future recommendations.
• Try out a career field – meet with the Internship Coordinator and apply for internship opportunities through your Wildcat Careers account.
• Volunteer: non-profits and service organizations can be great places to develop skills and explore interests.
• Attend the Graduate and Professional School Fair in October.
• Update your resume, develop your elevator pitch, and sign up for a practice interview at the UACC.
• Start networking: faculty, friends, family.
• Attend Career/Internship fairs, collect business cards, and ask employers what kinds of opportunities they offer.

Senior Year - Act

• Start early! Don't wait until May to finalize your post-grad plans.
• Line up your references; you will need at least three.
• Update your resume, continue to network, and fine tune your interviewing skills.
• Take advantage of on-campus interviewing through your Wildcat Careers account.
• Internships are still a possibility.
• Research and target companies attending the UNH Career/Internship Fair.
• Keep practicing your 3 minute elevator pitch. Whether you are looking for a job, going to graduate or professional school, or traveling for a year, you will need to be good at this