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Graduate School Career Plan

LSU Career Services – B‐2 Coates Hall – 578‐1548

Congratulations! You have successfully gained admission to graduate school. By following the steps below,

in addition to completing your coursework, you will create a pathway to career success.

1. Explore Yourself

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Take career assessments to understand your interests, personality, values and skills

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Meet with a Career Services career counselor to discuss your results

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Schedule a follow‐up career counseling appointment to process your decision and to develop a

strategy and timeline to reach your goal

2. Explore Your Options

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Research your options using the Occupational Outlook Handbook and ONET

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Review “What Can I Do with This Degree?” on the Career Services website

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Network with professionals currently in the field

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Create your Careers2Geaux account and review the Tiger Network for contacts in the field

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Check out job posting boards to see what the market holds for those in your field

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Attend the Career Expo and other campus recruiting events

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Discuss your career interest with faculty to learn about careers achieved by alumni of your program

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Join professional organizations for your discipline and field of interest

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Contact organizations of interest and request an informational interview

3. Confirm through Experience

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Assess the gap between current skills and those needed in your target occupation

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Take on a teaching assistantship or graduate assistant position related to your field

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Connect with faculty to learn about available research opportunities

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Make conference presentations in your field both on and off campus to establish your reputation

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Shadow a professional in your field of interest during breaks

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Seek out and secure an internship, summer job or other work experience related to your goal

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Use your internship to connect with professionals in the field to expand options and professional

network

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While in your internship, volunteer for projects that will help you develop needed hands‐on skills

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Volunteer to round out your skills

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Take on a leadership role in a student or community organization

4. Polish Your Professional Presentation

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Review the Job Search Handbook for tips to start out right

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Create a resume or CV based on protocol for your discipline or career goal

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Request a resume critique with a Career Services professional

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Prepare for interviews using the Job Search Handbook

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Invest in professional interview attire

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Schedule a mock interview with a Career Services professional

Lsu Graduate School Career Plan

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