Now to Enrollment

1. Explore careers in
   student affairs
2. Talk with experienced professionals

Enrollment to Mid-Point

1. Create a plan for your
   career change
2. Volunteer at a college
   or university

Mid-Point to Graduation

1. Refine your career goals

Graduation to Employment

Employment to
Retirement

Now

1. Explore educational
   programs
2. Ask questions and
   get more information

Enrollment

1. Get to know student
   services and resources
2. Network with students
   and faculty

Degree Mid-Point

1. Find ways to get involved
3. Celebrate your hard work

Graduation

1. Stay active in the alumni association

Employment to Retirement

1. Consider additional
   education

Now

Enrollment

1. Explore effective
   networking strategies
2. Join LinkedIn
3. Expand your professional network

Degree Mid-Point

1. Learn from experienced professionals
2. Seek advice and
   assistance
3. Update your contacts before graduation

Graduation

1. Find a mentor

Employment to Retirement

1. Mentor others

Now

Enrollment

1. Find professional
   associations
3. Join local association
   chapters

Degree Mid-Point

1. Stay on-top of industry
   trends
2. Attend association meetings and conferences
3. Present at a conference or seminar

Graduation

1. Subscribe to regular association updates
2. Be an active member

Employment to Retirement

1. Share your expertise through leadership

Now

Enrollment

3. Explore volunteer opportunities

Degree Mid-Point

1. Look for ways to get
   involved
2. Consider a board or leadership position
3. Continue to strengthen your skills

Graduation

Employment to Retirement

1. Take on new responsibilities

Now

Enrollment

2. Start creating a portfolio
3. Make the most of your electronic portfolio

Degree Mid-Point

2. Create a hard copy of your portfolio
3. Practice using your portfolio

Graduation

1. Put your portfolio to use in interviews

Employment to Retirement

1. Update your portfolio
   regularly

Now

Enrollment

1. Learn how to create an effective resume
2. Understand your
   professional assets
3. Summarize your strengths

Degree Mid-Point

1. Review job descriptions
2. Strengthen your resume
3. Seek feedback

Graduation

1. Customize your application

Employment to Retirement

1. Update your resume
   regularly

Now

Enrollment

2. Prepare for your job search

Degree Mid-Point

1. Position yourself for success
2. Talk with a Capella Career Counselor
3. Check for new job postings regularly

Graduation

1. Devote specific times to your job search
2. Evaluate a job offer

Employment to Retirement

1. Serve on professional committees

Now

Enrollment

Degree Mid-Point

1. Create an action plan for interviews
2. Develop responses to common interview questions
3. Practice your interviewing skills

Graduation

1. Come prepared to every interview

Employment to Retirement

Now

Enrollment

3. Find a partner to hold you accountable

Degree Mid-Point

1. Explore other areas
   of interest
2. Seek out a mentor

Graduation

1. Stay involved in the Capella community
2. Keep your goals front and center

Employment to Retirement

1. Contribute to your profession and community

Now

1. Take advantage of resources for prospective students

Enrollment

1. Get a head start on your new career with guidance from the Career Center

Degree Mid-Point

1. Rely on the Career Center for job search support

Graduation

1. Continue to use the Career Center after graduation

Employment to Retirement

1. Manage your career with ongoing Capella support