College-to-Career

Activate Handshake

Explore ETSU's exclusive job & employer database.

Join a Student Organization

Find a group that matches your career interests.

Declare Your Major

Officially choose your academic path if you're undecided.

List Your Skills

Document the new skills and knowledge you've gained this year.

Take the Focus2 Assessment

Discover career options and discuss with UCS staff. (Code: bucs)

Visit a Job Fair

Experience a professional hiring event on campus.

Conduct an Informational Interview

Talk to a professor or senior about their experience in your major.

Plan with an Advisor

Meet with an advisor to plan your path to graduation.

Create & Upload Your Resume

Build your first professional resume and add it to your Handshake profile.

Take a Leadership Role

Join a committee in a student organization and track your accomplishments.

Update Your Skills List

Document the new job-relevant skills and knowledge you've gained this year.

Engage at a Job Fair

Connect with at least two employers at a career fair to learn about their work.

Plan a Study-Abroad Experience

Work with your advisor to arrange a study-abroad or other off-campus program.

Explore a Workplace

Gain hands-on insight through job shadowing, a site visit, or service-learning.

Update Your Resume on Handshake

Keep your resume current with new experiences and skills.

Secure a Key Experience

Plan an internship, clinical placement, or residency for your senior year.

Lead in a Relevant Organization

Take a leadership role in a club aligned with your career and track your impact.

Document Your New Skills

List the valuable skills and abilities you've gained.

Define & Share Your Goals

Write down your career goals and send them to your mentor and advisor.

Discuss Goals with Your Mentors

Meet with advisors or UCS staff to create a plan for achieving your goals.

Create a Grad School Timeline

Ask your advisor when to apply to graduate or professional school. (If that's your plan.)

Apply for Internships

Attend a UCS job fair and apply for internships.

Complete Your Key Experience

Complete an internship, clinical placement, teaching residency, or similar experience..

Finalize Your Resume

Update your resume with your latest experience and get it reviewed by UCS staff.

Build Your LinkedIn Profile

Create a professional online presence to start networking.

Start Applying for Jobs

Use Handshake to find and apply for positions that match your career goals.

Finalize Your Skills List

Compile a list of your key skills from your entire college career.

Develop a Job Search Strategy:

Meet with UCS to create a targeted plan for finding your desired job.

Network at a Job Fair:

Connect with and submit your resume to at least five employers at a UCS career fair.

Attend a Career Workshop:

Participate in a UCS workshop on topics like salary negotiation or interviewing.

Practice Your Interview Skills

Schedule a mock interview with UCS to refine your technique and build confidence.

Apply to Graduate School

If this is your path, submit your applications by the recommended deadlines.