Sophomore Year

Year 2 is about connecting and ENGAGING more deeply with key individuals in your career development. Deeper engagement significantly builds key skills you’ll need in your Junior and Senior years!

• Engage with your UCA Career Coach

  • Build a solid resume

  • Big Interview – develop interview skills through mock interviewing

  • Elevator Pitch – learn how to properly introduce yourself at career events

• Engage with employers 

  • Attend career fairs and other career events

    • Observe others networking; practice your elevator pitch

    • Learn about opportunities now that you’ll be able to apply for later

  • Pursue internships and/or part-time jobs in your area of study

• Engage with UCA alumni

  • Bear Link – register and connect with UCA alumni in your future field

  • Be mentored by others who have been where you are

  • Request a job shadowing experience