Four Year Plan
As a student at Iona, you can begin to plan for your future. Please stop in and find out how we can assist you.
The following four-year plan is a quick glance at how the Center for Career Development can help you prepare for a satisfying career after graduation.
Freshman Year — become familiar with the Career Center:
- Register with GAELlink, our online career management system, to receive updates on events, workshops and job opportunities.
- Meet with a career advisor to explore your interests and skills.
- Explore extra-curricular activities relevant to your major and interests.
Sophomore Year — explore your career options:
- Utilize online tools to explore career/major options and attend workshops on specific career fields.
- Attend “Exploring Majors Day” to meet with faculty and obtain information about specific majors.
- Join an academic club to explore career fields and to build your resume.
Junior Year — gain practical experience:
- Prepare a resume and practice effective interviewing techniques.
- Begin investigating internships and networking/job shadowing opportunities.
- Participate in the annual Career & Internship Expo.
Senior Year — prepare for your job search and/or graduate school:
- Attend workshops to learn about resources to assist you in your search.
- Participate in on-campus recruiting, resume referral, annual Career & Internship Expo and investigate job postings.