Get the most out of your college career center

Hey, Roadies! 

Happy Friday! Make sure to end the week strong. We know it’s tempting to slack off, but a weekend you feel you really earned is always more fun. 

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Friday Networking: Center Your Career at the Career Center

RoadMap provides insights about growing your career inner circle 

You know that networking is a good idea. But you’re a college student – how are you supposed to meet professionals in the industry you want to explore?

That’s where your school’s career center comes in. Most college career centers can give you  alumni who had the same major, were in the same extracurricular groups, or who have built careers in your field of interest.

+An extra benefit: Make sure to connect with the folks at your school’s career center on LinkedIn. They’re likely connected with a whole universe of alumni, which means you’ll show up as a “2nd Degree Connection” to those alumni, rather than a random person. 

Here’s what to do now: 

• Make an appointment at your school’s career center and prepare specific questions. If you’re not sure which industry you want to pursue, just tell them your major, your skills, and your interests. They can help you figure it out. 

Take a career assessment or two, and come with insights on your personality and how it might inform your career. The Princeton Review has a great option here, and the Keirsey temperament test can be very helpful as well.

Starting Points: The Business of Success 

In this section, we describe entry-level roles in various fields, so you know what’s out there

Customer success is a crucial part of many, many businesses. The reason why it’s so crucial is in the name: customers are the lifeblood of any company, and the happier customers are, the more ~successful~ the company will likely be. Plus, customer success roles often offer hybrid or even entirely remote working options. 

The title of entry-level roles is usually “Customer Success Associate.” These jobs involve: 

• Being the main point of contact for a roster of customers

• Introducing new customers to the company and its products 

• Absorbing and communicating customer feedback to internal teams

• Identifying ways to engage existing customers more deeply 

If you’re a good problem-solver, an extrovert, and/or a good project manager (i.e., always on top of your to-do list), you should explore a position in customer success.

Level Up This Weekend: Is That Shirt Really Clean? 

We send you into the weekend with resources on how to tackle an important part of adult life

If you’re like most undergrads, you throw all your clothes in the washer, hit “warm,” and hope for the best. No judgment! But once you’re out in the working world, you don’t want to show up to the office in wrinkled button-downs and faded fabrics. 

So learn how to treat your clothes with a bit more respect, with this guide from The Laundress. Then, the next time you do laundry, put it into practice – sort your clothes by fabric and color, and check the label on each item for more specific instructions. 

+For bonus points: If any of your clothes are “dry clean only,” find out if there’s a way to hand-wash them with fabric-specific detergent. This can save you major time and money.