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- Visit The Center for Career Development to develop a personal career plan
- Review the FAQs for current biology students
- Meet with your academic advisor to explore majors and minors
- Create a resume to prepare for any career opportunity
- Here is an example!
- Register with to learn about part-time and summer jobs
- Check out for a list of clubs and organizations
- Join professional networks such as the
- Participate in volunteer activities in the Jesuit tradition
- Maintain a good GPA and seek out the resources available at the OSSS
- Build relationships with professors, advisors, and staff to add to your existing network
- Attend the CAS Passport events
- If you are planning to attend graduate school or medical school
- See the biology department website for graduate school planning
- Meet with your to update your career plan
- Continue to research and explore career options; What Can I Do With A Biology Degree?
- Meet with your faculty advisor to plan your coursework for the year, receive academic guidance, and discuss research opportunities
- Learn about internships, volunteer, research, and experiential learning opportunities
- Volunteer at a local hospital
- Set-up a account and connect with alumni
- Upload your resume to for review and approval
- Participate in career-related workshops and presentations sponsored by the Center for Career Development
- Attend the Career Expo
- Investigate and join professional associations
- Conduct informational interviews with professionals in your desired field
- If you are planning to attend graduate school or medical school:
- Attend the Career Expo
- Consider
- Explore graduate school program options
- Meet with your to update your career plan
- Update your professional documents such as resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and profile to apply for internships or research opportunities
- Obtain practical/internship experience
- Continue to network with professionals using and alumni gatherings
- Maintain involvement in and take on a leadership role
- Attend the Career Expo
- Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use
- If you are planning to attend graduate school or medical school:
- Attend the Career Expo
- Consider
- Explore graduate school program options and take the
- Meet with your to update your career plan
- Obtain additional practical experiences, such as internships or research opportunities
- Update your resume on Handshake to search and apply for positions
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Attend the Career Expo
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Continue to expand your professional network
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Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use
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If you are planning to attend graduate school or medical school:
- Complete applications and prepare for interviews
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Secure employment or graduate/professional school acceptance
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Report your post-graduation plans to The Center for Career Development
Office Information
- Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu - Directions to Campus
Office Hours
- 8:30am - 4:30pm (Mon. - Fri.)
Contact Us
The Roche Family Center for Career Development
Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu
