Path to Purpose: Division 1

Div 1

Explore work-study opportunities on-campus and off-campus.

• Gain real world experience to add to your resume

• Cultivate teamwork, accountability, and communication skills

Attend Hampfest and join student clubs that align with your interests.

• Develop community, as well as teamwork and leadership skills

Write a draft resume and review it with a SPARC Peer Ambassador or Career Counselor.

• Learn to effectively communicate your experience 

• Be ready to customize your resume to best reflect your suitability for specific jobs 

• Reflect on additional experiences you may want to pursue

Activate/Login into your Handshake account to explore job/internship opportunities and make appointments with SPARC advisers.

• Explore potential paths and outcomes for your desired field of study

• Learn to strategically navigate this tool to meet your goals and match your interests         TIP: Customize your profile (interests, skills, resume) to best represent your unique skill set     and receive info about relevant opportunities. 

Attend Community Days of Learning.

• Learn about justice, equity, and anti-racism initiatives both on campus and in the community

• Practice self-advocacy and learn to become an effective ally for others

Engage with your Learning Collaborative (LC), both in class and at meetings.

• Develop your critical thinking and collaborative skills 

• Engage with a diverse team to find solutions to a global problem 

• Organize a sponsored LC event, apply for LC grant funding, or consider becoming a student coordinator of an LC next year to develop leadership skills

Attend a Div I Design Your Life workshop to reflect on your skills, values, and the “sparks” in your life that energize you.

• Consider how your inner compass can align with your work in the world

Read about jobs that you might enjoy on O*Net. In particular, explore the “Interest Profiler” and “My Next Move” under the “I want to be a …..” section.

• Assess where your skills/strengths, values, and interests align with possible careers

• Identify areas for personal/professional growth, development, and skill-building

• Consider educational, work, and internship opportunities to fulfill future job requirements 

Set up an informational meeting with two people doing work you think would be fun.

• Get an insider’s perspective on skills needed in that field

• Solicit advice for classes, summer work, and more that will help inform your explorations

• Start to build your professional network

Sign up for the SPARCInternshipSeekers email list for information about summer, part-time, and intern opportunities.

• Learn about opportunities that spark your interest                                                                                 TIP: Apply now or save those you may want to pursue later; they usually repeat yearly!

Plan to pursue your passions this summer (pursue an internship, job, volunteer, independent research, community organizing, coursework, or whatever is right for you.)

• Gain valuable work and life experience in a field of interest; develop relevant skills

• Discern which professional path is really a good match for your interests, skills, preferred work style and workplace culture