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Summer is half way done. Vacations are coming to a
close. Time to get ready for the new approaching academic year. There are a few
checklist items that CMO recommends you do before you get back to campus.

Update
your resume
Either a year or a few months has passed since last
laying eyes on your resume. Think about the projects you did in class that you
could add. If you landed an internship
then you must include that with as many quantifying and action items achieved.
Submit your revised resume to CareerLink so when you get to campus it is
complete and ready to go. Remember the Weatherhead Career Fair is fast
approaching on September 15. You will be on campus just a few weeks and you’ll
have to be ready to pass it out to many employers.
Create/review targeted company list
You should have already started a list of potential
employers with notes about each one. This is a great reference when you start
applying for jobs. The note section can
include news articles about the company or typical job postings available. The
more you know about a company the better candidate you are for a role. Start
creating the perfect list!
Networking
Now is the best time to network. Email potential
contacts and/or alum on LinkedIn. Offer to treat for lunch or coffee while you
learn more about his or her career path or company. Join a professional group
such as The ClevelandProfessional Twenty-Thirty Club and attend an event. There
are plenty of ways to network. The next person you meet may lead you to your
dream career. The time is now to be social!
It’s a short list but these three items will help set you
up to succeed. CMO’s office hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please stop in and visit! We are a phone call away
216.368.3662 or an email wsom-cmo@case.edu.
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