I am tremendously eager to begin a career to pursue my college degree, which I am halfway through finishing.

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1. AnonymousJune 17,2025 at 5:29PM UTC

   Focus on finishing your degree. In the meantime, when the fall session begins back up, make sure you go to your career center, meet with a coach to get your resume updated and to find an internship. If you are over halfway then you should be a junior going into the fall. It would have been a great idea to have an internship over this summer. I'm in higher ed, work in a career center. No employer will be interested in you until you show you can do the work. Finding full-time employment isn't your goal. Completing your degree is, and getting experience either in an on-campus job, or finding a local employer with an internship (paid of course). Then make sure you go to everything offered to you as a student, career fairs, information sessions, networking events, etc. The more you do, the more successful you will be. The less active you are, the last minute you are the less successful you will be. Be prepared. Your question isn't really the right question... the question should be how do I engage with employers now while I'm in school working on my degree. The answer, internships.

2. KatJune 20,2025 at 1:48PM UTC

   If your program/department has an internship coordinator, start there and see what's available on or off campus. Ask your favorite instructor/professor about internships, career paths or if know of any relevant jobs. They might know someone that needs a lab tech, RA or TA. Check out the career center, as others have suggested. Join student groups if there are any for your field. They often offer opportunities to connect with professionals in your interest area. Many provide tips for resume building, networking and professional development after you have your degree. Now is a great time to network, do internships and connect with professionals in the field to maximize your university experience.