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Self-Assessment
Exploration &
Implementation
Schedule an appointment with a CCPD career
counselor to review your résumé or CV and discuss
your interests, abilities, work values and skills
Update your résumé so it accurately reflects
your skills and additional education. Review for
experience and skill gaps
Review your résumé or CV and core competency
proficiency levels with your faculty advisor and
mentors to determine your current preparation in
relation to your desired career trajectory
Begin developing relationships within your
discipline and consider beneficial relationships in
other disciplines
Develop a networking spreadsheet to track contacts
and relationships
Appraise current leadership skills
Assess your understanding of inclusiveness, your
own personal biases and how best to leverage your
own strengths as well as others when collaborating
Determine your level of resiliency. How do you
bounce back from failure?
Learn about campus policies and procedures related
to and resources available to graduate students
Learn about policies, procedures and norms related
to your discipline and research
Create user accounts in ClemsonJobLink (CJL),
CareerShift and GoinGlobal
Create or update your LinkedIn account
Analyze your social media accounts and purge
inappropriate content
Create and implement a plan to develop proficiency
in core competencies and technical skills; reflect on
progress and make adjustments
Attend career fairs, workshops, and professional
development opportunities to learn and practice
career-related skills, especially networking skills
Conduct informational interviews with faculty and
industry professionals to clarify career options
Explore opportunities for and participate in research;
collaborate within and outside of your discipline
Submit research findings to journals and magazines;
present findings at campus events and professional
conferences
Join university committees, student organizations and
professional organizations; volunteer for leadership
positions
Attend diversity and inclusivity training
opportunities; practice what you learn
Explore and acquire work, volunteer and/or
internships opportunities that align with your goals
Update résumé or CV, CJL and LinkedIn profiles
with new experiences and skills
Utilize the following resources to explore career
options and continue to develop self-awareness:
• CCPD website
• CCPD social media (@ClemsonCCPD)
• O*Net and the Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Versatile PhD
• myIDP and ImaginePhD
• GoinGlobal
• CareerShift
• Clemson's GRAD 360° program