Checklist For Seniors

1. Have You Been To The Career Center?
If you haven't yet, now's the time. Most college students have been counseled about their careers before their senior year, but not all of them have. Drop by the Career Center sooner rather than later. Go through their career search resources, and make an appointment to see a counselor. If you are having trouble focusing on what kinds of jobs you should apply for, that person should be able to help you gain some clarity in this area. You should also use the career center resources -- both human and written -- to make sure your resume is the best that it can be. If you haven't started sending it out yet, you will soon.

2. Have You Done An Internship?
If you are just getting over to the Career Center, then the answer is probably not. However, even students who know what their chosen profession is might have not taken advantage of internship opportunities -- sometimes the demands of course work are too great to be able to fit in an internship; sometimes, a student cannot financially afford to work for free when they also have a work-study job. Still, you should do your best to get some exposure to an industry you might be interested in working in. If you haven't yet done an internship, go to the Career Center and explain that you want to do one. If you have special circumstances like financial or time limitations, have no shame in explaining that as well. They should be able to help you find something that will allow you to get some on-the-job training without disrupting your life.

3. Have You Asked Professors And Others For Letters Of Recommendation?
Even if you don't know what these letters will be used for, you're going to need them. Career centers at some schools maintain dossier files for their students that enable you to keep reference letters on file at your school to be sent out upon request even long after you've left. If you're doing an internship or another kind of job, get a letter from your supervisors recommending you as a potential employee, and get your professors to do the same.

4. Have You Checked Out Graduation Dates, Etc.?
Does your family know when they should be flying out? Do they expect you to look into where they might stay? Have you ordered your cap and gown?

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Elizabeth Saas is a feature writer for CareersandEducation.com. Review more of her work and read about using a Career learning center and explore her thoughts on online degree programs and online colleges.

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