University of Minnesota Athletics
Career Checklist for Student-Athletes
Career Development Checklist
If you are wondering what you can be doing each academic year in order to prepare for your future career, this checklist is a great place to start! From freshman year, until the time you graduate, take steps to position yourself for success!
| Freshman Year | Sophomore Year | |
 Explore majors and career options | Update resumé with career counselor and create a cover letter | |
| Create a resumé in OUE 1086 | Research internship options for the summer or next year | |
| Create a LinkedIn profile | Volunteer 10+ hours | |
| Complete the Strengths Finder Assessment | Attend at least one career workshop or the Job & Internship Fair | |
| Create a profile on GoldPASS or The Edge | Attend the Young Professional's Etiquette Dinner (optional) | |
| Volunteer 10+ hours | ||
| Attend at least one career workshop or the Job & Internship Fair | ||
| Junior Year | Senior Year | |
| Update resumé with career counselor | Update resumé with career counselor | |
| Attend the Job & Internship Fair and at least one career workshop | Attend Young Professional's Etiquette Dinner | |
| Volunteer 10+ hours | Attend Job & Internship Fair and at least one career workshop | |
| Attend Young Professional's Etiquette Dinner | Volunteer 10+ hours | |
| Consider graduate school options |
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| Complete the online Interview Stream | Complete an internship and begin post-college career search |