Written by Lauren Lind
Summer break is fast
approaching and perhaps you don’t have an internship or job lined up yet. If
this is true for you, don’t worry! Here are five things you can do to prepare
to have a productive summer and further your professional development.
1. Continue applying for jobs and internships. Don’t
give up hope if you have not found your ideal position for the summer. Those
who give up will be sure to not have anything lined up compared to those who
are resilient.
2. Consider volunteering locally or abroad. Volunteer
work is not only good for community at large, but it can also help you grow and
learn things that you might not learn in an office setting. Not to mention,
volunteer work is a great booster for your resume and can help put your life in
perspective when things seem bleak.
3. List out places you want to travel. No better time to
travel for sun than summer. Once you have graduated, you will not have the
luxuries of summer breaks so take advantage and see the world and even try to
squeeze in a few informational interviews in along the way. This is a great
opportunity to meet people that you might normally never cross paths with.
4. Think about taking summer classes. Taking a class or
two in the summer can lighten the load for future semesters and you can better
focus on specific classes.
5. Find your creative outlet. Whether that is painting,
reading, writing, singing, building websites, etc. do activities that keep your
brain sharp and make you happy.
If you are still looking for
an internship or job be sure to check out Career Buffs. There are tons of companies looking
for great summer applicants! It’s definitely not too late.
If you need additional
support, Career Services will be open all summer long to help you. From May 12
through August 22, our summer hours will be 7:30am-4:30pm. Call us to make an
appointment at 303.492.6541 or make one online if you are
an undergraduate student or an alumnus who has graduated less than a year ago.
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