{"id":26090,"date":"2024-04-05T16:38:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T16:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/careersuccess\/?page_id=26090"},"modified":"2025-04-10T16:52:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T16:52:32","slug":"guide-for-graduating-seniors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/careersuccess\/guide-for-graduating-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Success Guide for Graduating Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Congratulations, Seniors!<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re about to step into the rest of your life\u2026 and it\u2019s packed with chances to do some amazing things. Prepared with the basics of your degree, it\u2019s time to work with your other superpowers to change the world. The Career Success Center is here for you today (and after you graduate) to help you with this important transition. This page is an overview of how we can help you through (and after!) graduation. <\/span><\/p>\n

One big piece of upfront advice: your resume is not enough, so start working with us and we\u2019ll get you started on your journey after graduation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Accept your Handshake<\/a> account.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Attend the Greater Danbury Spring 2025 Career Fair on Wednesday, April 2nd (snow date April 3rd) from 3 pm-6 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Research careers that match your goals and personal assessments<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Network, network, network<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Activate and use your LinkedIn<\/a> profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Do lots of career conversations\/ informational interviews<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Select careers and positions<\/a> that work well for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Apply to positions with your perfected resume\/portfolio<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Interview with confidence by using Big Interview<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Let WCSU know about your first destination after graduation! <\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about the First Destination Survey (FDS) and to complete your version by visiting this webpage<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Log into your Handshake account at https:\/\/wcsu.joinhandshake.com\/login<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Go to the left-side toolbar and click \u201cCareer Success Center.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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From there, click where it says, \u201cFirst Destination,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> and you will be prompted to complete your survey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The WCSU Career Success Center is one of the only state schools that offers LIFETIME SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong> to Alumni. So, please don't hesitate to reach out and take advantage of our services and resources even after you graduate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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