You've made your decision! You're in the clear and it's time
to relax, right? Wrong! You have already taken action by exploring your
academic and career options. You have already taken action by talking to
advisors and enrolling in courses to help you explore various Wharton
concentrations. After having developed a more firm academic plan, you will want
to turn your attention to what will happen after graduation -- what do you need
to do to make yourself a competitive and marketable intern and full-time job
candidate (or to pursue higher education)?
Throughout your college experience, look for ways to take control of your
career planning. Be attentive to your classes; you don't need a 3.8 or above to
get a good job, but it helps to be focused and to perform well in your studies.
Get involved in student organizations to hone leadership, public speaking,
organizational, and teamwork skills. Take the time to draft a resume and have
it critiqued by a counselor. Develop and practice interviewing techniques.
Investigate the many resources and strategies for searching for internships and
employment, beyond on-campus recruiting. Pursue internships to build your
knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as to continue learning more about the
field.
Lots of people will tell you what you "should" be doing. Consider
all advice carefully, but take everything with a grain of salt. You,
ultimately, have to be the one to make the decisions. Your career prospects
will not be devastated if you study abroad your junior year rather than take an
internship. You need not concentrate in finance to get a good job, even in
investment banking. You do not have to have a perfect GPA to be attractive to
potential employers. You do need to be active in this process, however, to
increase the chances of finding the career that offers the best fit for you.
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