CENTER FOR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MaryJo Campana, Director

Kristin Laudenslager, Career and Internship Navigator

The Career Planning

process at

Lock Haven University

FIRST YEAR:

Identify Your Purpose

■ Identify your interests, values,

skills, and abilities

■ Take Introductory Level course

■ Participate in on-campus

activities, clubs and

organizations

■ Conduct informational interviews

■ Visit the Career Center to utilize

online and in house resources

■ Meet with a Faculty Advisor

■ Achieve Academically

RESOURCES AVAILABLE:

SOPHOMORE YEAR:

Create Action Plan■ Declare Major and career pathway

■ Build awareness of career trends and

future employment requirements

■ Gather data and conduct informational

interviews

■ Define internships, research, community

service, study abroad programs and

service learning that relate to career

interest

■ Meet with your Faculty Advisor

■ Schedule appointment in Career Center

■ Achieve Academically

RESOURCES AVAILABLE:

Get Involved! Peer Mentors

JUNIOR YEAR: Decision Making and Preparation■ Discover careers related to your major■ Develop your resume and cover letter■ Research graduate programs and register

for required professional exams■ Secure an internship, research,

community service, study abroad & participate in service learning opportunities

■ Meet with your Faculty Advisor■ Schedule an appointment in Career

Center■ Achieve Academically

RESOURCES AVAILABLE:

SENIOR YEAR: Finalize and Implement Your Career Choice■ Identify and Research potential

employers■ Apply to graduate school■ Design an impressive resume,

cover letter and personal statement

■ Attend career fairs■ Download Best Apps and

Websites to apply for employment

■ Leverage LHU Alumni Network

RESOURCES AVAILABLE:

ALUMNI

CAREER FAIRS

Director – MaryJo Campana

Career & Internship Navigator – Kristin Laudenslager

Administrative Assistant – Cortney Force

Lock Haven University – Main Campus - 206 Ulmer

570-484-2181