Tips for Success
We've compiled the following list of tips to help you succeed in your chosen career. You will find these tips useful in helping you focus your efforts in your studies, your internship or your career.
Career Planning Tips
- Identify career interests and goals
- Develop a personal plan of action, with a timeline
- Enroll in the appropriate curriculum of study
- Identify short-term job interests that support long-term career goals
- Excel in academic performance
- Get involved with extracurricular activities
- Get a job or an internship in an area related to your career choice
- Excel in each job or internship experience
- Develop an excellent résumé or portfolio; keep it current
- Create your own personal network of career-related contacts
Tips for Personal Success
- Expect things to change (as they most certainly will). Be flexible and willing to adjust to change.
- Take a public speaking class
- Learn how to work cooperatively as part of a team
- Learn how to offer constructive criticism
- Support your supervisor. If you can't support your supervisor, change jobs.
- Find enjoyment in your job and be ready to move on if you don't like your job
- Learn to balance work, education, family and personal time
