Success Starts with a Plan

Career Planning: Early and Often
We want you to think about your career planning early and often, which is why we created the “Success Starts with a Plan” initiative.
Complete three specified tasks during your first and second year to launch a successful career journey. You will receive emails with updates and an outline of your progress.
Beginning Career Tasks

Next Career Tasks

Beginning Career Tasks
- Complete your resume and upload it to your Handshake profile
- Add the following information to your Handshake profile:
- Career Cluster(s)
- Work Experience
- Organization(s)
- Skills
- Engage with the Center for Career Exploration and Success by attending one:
- CCES sponsored program, event, workshop, fair or expo
- Classroom presentation by CCES staff
Next Career Tasks
- Complete one interviewing activity:
- Add cities of interest to your Handshake profile to help us connect you to potential employers
- Engage with the Center for Career Exploration and Success by attending one:
- Career Cluster-related event, workshop or activity
- Presidential Career & Leadership Series event
- Career Fair or Expo
Not sure where to start? Questions about your progress?
