Wildcat Way to Professional Success

At the University of New Hampshire, students develop personal and professional skills beyond the classroom by following the Wildcat Way to Professional Success.? Our aim is to outline and share action steps students can take toward career readiness, and provide a guide for professional development to support each student’s academic experience.? Career and Professional Success provides events, services, and coaching in each of these core areas to support Wildcats as they explore the option and opportunities that await them after graduation.

Build awareness + Build professional image + Build experience = Build relationships

Build Awareness

What do I have to learn about myself and my potential field?

Build awareness

Build Professional Image

How do I present myself??

  • Create and update career documents
  • Develop your LinkedIn?profile
  • Create and practice your professional pitch
    • Take part in networking events on and off-campus
  • Practice interviewing for your specific industry/field and professional goals
    • Use?StandOut?to record a practice interview, conduct a mock interview with a mentor/employer
  • Cultivate your professional image
    • Dress for success, learn industry-specific?etiquette, and review your digital presence (social media and web search results)
Build Professional Image

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How do I practice and build skills??

Academic

?Co-Curricular

Professional

  • Shadow professionals and companies of interest
    • Use LinkedIn or campus connections to build relationships and request job shadowing experiences
  • Secure at least one internship
    • Search through?Handshake, established department internship opportunities, or campus recruiting events to find options
  • Get a part-time job to build?transferable skills
    • Use Handshake and filter by On-Campus, inquire with campus departments, or local businesses
Build experience

Build Relationships

Who should I know and how do I meet them?

  • Build professional and personal networks
    • Connect with?alumni, faculty, staff,?employers, supervisors, parents, friends, friend's parents, etc. Join national associations?and expand your?LinkedIn?connections
  • Maintain your network by following up with your new and established connections
  • Attend?employer events?on campus and in the community
  • Conduct informational interviews
    • Meet with a variety of professionals from desired industry/organizations to hear their career stories and advice
  • Secure 3-5 professional references
    • Connect with a combination of appropriate employers, faculty, staff, and/or supervisors
Build relationships