Career Development

Be in Charge of Your Future

Building a career takes time, planning, and action—but you don’t have to figure it out on your own. As a Newman student, you have access to tools, resources, and people ready to help turn your goals into reality.

Don’t wait until graduation to start. Just like a final exam, your career development isn’t something to cram for at the last minute. The earlier you begin exploring your options, the more confident and prepared you’ll be when opportunities arise.

Start as early as your first year. Use the guide below to build career-related skills and experiences throughout your time at Newman University.

Career Planning Process

Assess

Start by identifying your strengths, interests, and values—and how those connect to possible careers.

  • Interests: What energizes and excites you

  • Values: What matters most in your work and life

  • Personality Type: How you relate to others and approach tasks

  • Aptitudes: What you do well naturally or through training

Begin exploring career paths that align with who you are, knowing that this is just the first step in narrowing your focus.

Explore

Learn more about careers, majors, and industries that interest you. Try things out, ask questions, and stay curious.

  • Read job descriptions and research roles

  • Conduct informational interviews with professionals

  • Get involved on campus and in your community

  • Declare your major when you’re ready

Experience

Build real-world skills through internships, co-ops, job shadowing, volunteering, and other applied learning opportunities. These experiences help you grow professionally and stand out to employers.

  • Pursue internships, part-time jobs, or leadership roles

  • Connect with employers through Career Services events

  • Reflect on what you’ve learned about your strengths and interests

Take Action

Translate your experiences into a clear plan for what’s next.

  • Develop a strategy for your job or grad school search

  • Refine your resume, LinkedIn profile, and interview skills

  • Meet with Career Services to prepare for life after Newman

Need help with your career plan?
Book an appointment through Accudemia for one-on-one guidance and support.

 

Contact Career Services

DLCC 102

Call 316-942-4291, ext. 2824 for questions