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Year-by-Year Career Planning

You're looking for a meaningful career, and we're here to help you find it! Whether you are a first-year student or just about to graduate, there are steps you can take to set yourself up for a bright future.

First-years and Sophomores

The best way to find your calling is to start exploring and preparing early. It may seem early to start thinking about careers, but job shadowing, internships, research, and career exploration now will set you up for success when you’re preparing to graduate. LEARN MORE

Juniors

As you get closer to graduation, it’s time to start thinking about your specific career and graduate/professional school goals, your resume, how you’re going to leverage the Colgate alumni network via iCAN, and much more. LEARN MORE

Seniors

With commencement nearly upon you, career services can offer you guidance and assistance with applications to jobs, graduate/professional schools, networking, securing letters of recommendation, interviews, and so much more. Whether you’ve kept up with us throughout your time at Colgate or are coming to the party a bit late, we’re here to help! LEARN MORE