Your Career Roadmap
Make the most of your time at Cornell. The Berry Career Institute helps Cornellians at every stage of their college journey.
Select the stages below to see a few of the things we can help you do, then schedule your appointment to meet with your Career Coach.
Discovering your passions doesn't happen overnight. Take time to identify your interests and your options to put them to work after graduation.
- Take TypeFocus and meet with a career coach to identify and explore possible career matches
- Explore campus organizations and see what interests you
- Check out Candid Career for hundreds of videos to help you explore job titles, majors, and interview questions
- Look at What Can I Do With This Major? to learn more about typical career areas and types
- Arrange a job shadow through your Career Coach
- Use our handy Career Exploration Action Plan to help organize the work you are doing to prepare for your future
Starting your path to your future doesn't have to be daunting. We'll help you take the plunge.
- Declare a major (or two)
- Begin crafting your resume that is tailored to suit your goals
- Be a leader: on a service trip, in a campus group, or on an athletic team
- See the world by studying abroad to gain a global perspective
Get the experience you need to reach your final destination.
- Find internship and research opportunities with the help of your Career Coach
- Attend career and graduate school fairs
- Participate in industry conferences or our Career Tours to start networking
Time to head out into the world and make your dreams a reality.
- Get help tailoring your resume and cover letter to the companies you're applying to
- Prepare for placement exams and graduate school applications
- Complete a mock interview with your Career Coach
- Apply for prestigious fellowships like the Fulbright