{"id":14047,"date":"2025-10-15T14:20:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T18:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/business-school\/?page_id=14047"},"modified":"2025-10-15T14:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T18:21:00","slug":"career-readiness-activity-matrix","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/business-school\/student-resources\/mentoring\/career-readiness-activity-matrix\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Readiness Activity Matrix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The objective of the Career Readiness Activity Matrix<\/strong> is to elevate the importance of student career success into strategic plans and measurable outcomes; to increase engagement and coordination between career development, faculty, and executive mentors (alumni, executives in residence, and Business Council); and to prepare students with \u201ccareer readiness competencies\u201d and the ability to articulate them to employers.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Identify Interests and Career Goals<\/h2>\n\n

Phase 1<\/h3>\n\n\n
\n

Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
    \n
  • Meet with academic advisor to discuss academic plan and potential major<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Complete Career Assessment (Focus 2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Attend Focus 2 review workshop to complete career map<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
      \n
    • Academic Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Career Map to guide next steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      Phase 2<\/h3>\n\n\n
      \n

      Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
        \n
      • Get involved with a student organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Talk to faculty about career options in your major<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Declare a major<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Explore complimentary minor(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Update academic plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fulfill experiential education requirement with internships, study abroad opportunities, and courses outside classroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
          \n
        • Declare a major\/minor, updated academic plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Experiential education requirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          Phase 3<\/h3>\n\n\n
          \n

          Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
            \n
          • Complete internship forms if eligible for course credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Ensure graduation course requirements are being met<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • If attending graduate school, sign up for standard practice tests (GRE< GMAT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

            Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
              \n
            • Confirmed path to graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
              <\/div>\n\n\n

              2. Research Relevant Industries and Roles<\/h2>\n\n

              Phase 1<\/h3>\n\n\n
              \n

              Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                \n
              • Attend career informational events on different industries and job roles (i.e. meet the financial services firms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Attend guest speaker events sponsored by student organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Utilize O*Net to research occupations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                  \n
                • Expand professional network by collecting business cards and connecting on LinkedIn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Develop better understanding of occupations, salaries and employment outlook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                  Phase 2<\/h3>\n\n\n
                  \n

                  Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                    \n
                  • Attend career informational events on different industries and job roles (i.e. meet the financial services firms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Interview executive mentors to explore different industries, companies and roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Attend Career Trek<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Participate in Intern for a Day program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                    Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                      \n
                    • Research on different industries, companies, and roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Follow companies of interest on LinkedIn and Handshake<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Join relevant LinkedIn groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                      Phase 3<\/h3>\n\n\n
                      \n

                      Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                        \n
                      • Seek input from network of practicing professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Conduct informational interviews to gather information about companies, career paths, and advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                        Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                          \n
                        • Focus on industries, companies, and roles of most interest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
                          <\/div>\n\n\n

                          3. Develop Professional Self \/ Brand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

                          Phase 1<\/h3>\n\n\n
                          \n

                          Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                            \n
                          • Develop initial resum\u00e9 and submit for review by career coach on Handshake<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Create initial Handshake profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Create LinkedIn profile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                            Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                              \n
                            • Draft resum\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Initial Handshake profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Initial LinkedIn profile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                              Phase 2<\/h3>\n\n\n
                              \n

                              Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                \n
                              • Refine resum\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Update profile on Handshake<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Use Handshake to search for internships in your field of interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Update and refine LinkedIn profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Refine social media presence to reflect \u201cprofessional self\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Refine communication and interpersonal skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Develop professional work habits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Accept and incorporate feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                  \n
                                • Updated resum\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Updated Handshake profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Updated LinkedIn profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Professional Headshot photo(s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                                  Phase 3<\/h3>\n\n\n
                                  \n

                                  Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                    \n
                                  • Tailor Handshake, LinkedIn, and other online job sites to search for specific job opportunities and submit resume to employers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Refine communication and interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                    Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                      \n
                                    • Resume and LinkedIn profile tailored to industry, company, role pursuing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
                                      <\/div>\n\n\n

                                      4. Strengthen Job Search Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

                                      Phase 1<\/h3>\n\n\n
                                      \n

                                      Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                        \n
                                      • Participate in Career Fair and related career events to experience interactions and explore industries, companies, roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Expand personal and professional networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                        Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                          \n
                                        • Career Fair retrospective<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • LinkedIn connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                                          Phase 2<\/h3>\n\n\n
                                          \n

                                          Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                            \n
                                          • Participate in Career Fair<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Meet with career development coach and executive mentor to discuss career goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Build personal and professional network and relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Start building job search strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Develop interview skills and use Big Interview tool to practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                            Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                              \n
                                            • Career goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • Career Fair list of prospective companies and roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • Job search strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • Interviewing experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                                              Phase 3<\/h3>\n\n\n
                                              \n

                                              Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                \n
                                              • Identify faculty and professional references for job applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              • Tailored interview practice (industry, role)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              • Attend practice interview event hosted by Career Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                                Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                  \n
                                                • Academic references<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                • Interviewing experience tailored to industry, company, and role(s) pursuing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
                                                  <\/div>\n\n\n

                                                  5. Gain Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

                                                  Phase 1<\/h3>\n\n\n
                                                  \n

                                                  Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                    \n
                                                  • Participate in Career Fair and related career events to experience interactions and explore industries, companies, roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  • Expand personal and professional networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                                    Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                      \n
                                                    • Build skills and experience for resum\u00e9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                                                      Phase 2<\/h3>\n\n\n
                                                      \n

                                                      Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                        \n
                                                      • Fulfill experiential education requirement with internships, study abroad opportunities, and projects outside classroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • Pursue an internship opportunity in your field of interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • Join professional associations related to major<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • Consider a student leadership role to enhance skills and experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                                        Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                          \n
                                                        • Experiential education credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        • Internship experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        • Extracurricular experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                                                          Phase 3<\/h3>\n\n\n
                                                          \n

                                                          Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                            \n
                                                          • Build upon prior internship with industry\/company of interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          • Complete an internship in a different industry\/company of interest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                                            Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                              \n
                                                            • Additional internship\/job experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
                                                              <\/div>\n\n\n

                                                              6. Launch Career<\/h2>\n\n

                                                              Phase 1<\/h3>\n\n\n
                                                              \n

                                                              Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                                \n
                                                              • Connect with Monmouth University alumni<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                              • Connect with personal and professional network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                                                Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                                  \n
                                                                • Connected professional network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                                                                  Phase 2<\/h3>\n\n\n
                                                                  \n

                                                                  Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                                    \n
                                                                  • Leverage personal and professional network<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  • Join professional\/industry associations related to major and career goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  • Negotiating an offer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                                                    Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                                      \n
                                                                    • Active job opportunities in career of interest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                                                                      Phase 3<\/h3>\n\n\n
                                                                      \n

                                                                      Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                                        \n
                                                                      • Secure job offer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      • Negotiate offer                           <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                                                        Results<\/h4>\n\n\n
                                                                          \n
                                                                        • Accept job offer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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