Career Services helps prepare students for the transition from college to the world of work. We connect students and alumni with employers seeking qualified applicants and we provide the tools necessary for career exploration. We strongly encourage students to meet our Career Services experts as early as your first year at Fort Lewis College.
From our experience we recommend the following sample steps during your academic career:
First Year Create a resume
Join a club or organization
Volunteer on campus or in the community
Maintain your GPA & meet with your advisor
Sophomore Year Continue your extracurricular activities
Review skills, interests & experience, before declaring a major
Conduct informational interviews & establish your network
Explore Study Abroad & Innovative Month opportunities
Junior Year Pursue leadership roles in your club or organization
Explore graduate schools & career-related internships
Continue building your career network & GPA
Attend Career Services fairs, workshops and special events
Senior Year Update resume from internship/summer job experience
Complete another internship
Actively participate in fairs, workshops and special events
Actively pursue employment opportunities
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