Continue to improve your professional self

There is much you can do during this time to set yourself up for professional success.

Update your resume and cover letter
Meet with a CES career advisor to discuss how to best represent your experience on your resume. Schedule an appointment via pugetsound.joinhandshake.com.

Build your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles
This is an ideal time to perfect your professional online presence! We recommend building out your Handshake profile first (it’s a great testing ground and you have lots of other student examples to look at), then transfer the same content to your LinkedIn profile. Get started with the 10-Day Handshake Profile Challenge.

Join a student organization at Puget Sound and attend regularly
Each organization provides a different opportunity for growth, whether it is improving skills (leadership, communication, problem-solving, etc.), or helping you to become better connected to your interests.

Explore career options

Complete the Career Matchmaker in Career Cruising and research three career options that seem of interest.
Conduct informational interviews with people who work in roles or fields of interest to you.
Watch ASK a Logger | Career Q&A with Alumni informational interviews

Identify remote opportunities using Puget Sound resources:

In Handshake, include the term “remote” in your job and internship search.
Puget Sound RISE: Tips for Finding Virtual Experiences

Complete a micro-internship.

Volunteer

Watch LinkedIn Learning Courses to gain an edge in the virtual environment

Focus on making progress within your career development!

Continue to improve your professional self

There is much you can do during this time to set yourself up for professional success.