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Engaging in these activities will help you make the move from college to career!

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Academics refer to the acquiring of knowledge, and the ability to apply what you know to “real world” situations. It is important to utilize the numerous resources available to you to make learning come alive and be applicable beyond the classroom.

■ Engage with professional advisors and faculty mentors.

Contact Karla Makus at makusk@wsu.edu ■ Attend lectures and seminars sponsored by departments.

http://cahnrs-cms.wsu.edu/ses/otherlinks/Pages/DistinguishedLecture.aspx

■ Participate in tutoring sessions, departmental study groups, and peer

mentoring activities. http://cacd.wsu.edu/students/peer-tutoring/

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■ Academic skills highly-valued in the study of Economics:

WRITING: 1. http://universitycollege.wsu.edu/units/writingprogram/units/writingcenter/undergrad/ 2. http://universitycollege.wsu.edu/units/writingprogram/units/writingassessment/ juniorwritingportfolio/guidelines/ 3. A concise style guide: http://www.economist.com/styleguide/introduction 4. A manual for writing in Economics: http://lupus.econ.duke.edu/ecoteach/undergrad/manual.pdf MATHEMATICS: 1. http://www.math.wsu.edu/placement/welcome.php 2. Tutorials on Math for Economics Students (free): http://policy.gmu.edu/student-career-services/spp101-masters-students/ topic-6-quantitative-skills/math-for-economics-tutorials/

Experience is what you know and gain from observing, encountering, and in many cases, “doing.” During your college years, your experience comes not only from the classroom, but from extracurricular activities as well. Experiences are a large part of your foundation and what make you unique. Opportunities include: ■ Complete at least one industry internship.

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http://academic.cahnrs.wsu.edu/experiential/internship-information/ ■ Complete an undergraduate research experience with a faculty member.

http://cahnrs-cms.wsu.edu/ses/research/Pages/default.aspx

■ Participate in a job shadowing experience.

■ Participate in a study abroad or international experience.

http://cahnrs-cms.wsu.edu/ses/undergrad/Pages/ItalyStudyAbroad.aspx

■ Serve as an undergraduate teaching assistant.

■ Participate in a broad range of departmental clubs.

Econ Club: http://cahnrs-cms.wsu.edu/ses/undergrad/Pages/econclub.aspx

Skills refer to your competency and ability to do things well. They come from your experiences, knowledge, and practice. It’s not enough to just “know” things. In college and in life, your chances for success will likely be greater if you have, for example, the skills to communicate verbally and in writing. Organizational, reasoning, teamwork, and leadership skills are also outstanding assets.

■ Attend wellbeing workshops.

http://cacd.wsu.edu/students/wellbeing-workshops/

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■ Assume leadership roles in clubs, student co-ops, or service organizations.

■ Serve as a student representative on departmental or college committees.

■ Participate in college sponsored life skill enhancement workshops.

■ Participate in class or extracurricular community service activities.

http://cce.wsu.edu/

Networking is a support system made up of people with whom you share common interests, history, relationships, etc. People in your network can provide mutual assistance in many ways.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Learn, lead, and connect with potential employers through the Center for Transformational Learning and Leadership. http://ctll.cahnrs.wsu.edu/ ■ Obtain letters of recommendation from faculty.

http://cahnrs-cms.wsu.edu/ses/people/Pages/faculty.aspx ■ Identify and work with a faculty mentor.

http://cahnrs-cms.wsu.edu/ses/research/Pages/default.aspx ■ Engage with departmental and college personnel at various activities.

networking

(Fall Festival, back to school events, holiday gatherings, graduation celebrations, etc.)

■ Conduct career interviews with faculty in your discipline of interest.

■ Participate in WSU Career Fairs and CAHNRS Career Fair Preview Night.

http://academic.cahnrs.wsu.edu/student-life/careerfair/

■ Engage with Departmental Advisory Board Members at sponsored events.

■ Establish contacts through internships.

http://academic.cahnrs.wsu.edu/experiential/internship-information/

■ Engage with the sponsors of your scholarships.

http://academic.cahnrs.wsu.edu/scholarships/

School of Economic Sciences Hulbert Hall 103K • 509.335.1667 • ses.advising@wsu.edu www.ses.wsu.edu The resources provided on this list are not comprehensive or exclusive, but rather a starting point. Utilize your personal network and other resources to expand your opportunities.