

Unlocking Your Career Potential: Essential Tips for College Students
6 snips May 8, 2025
Fran Berrick, founder of Spearman Coaching, shares her expertise in guiding college students and young professionals toward career success. She emphasizes conducting a self-audit to identify strengths and interests, enabling informed career choices. Fran highlights the importance of using college career services and building a robust network. She reassures students that success can be found beyond their selected majors and provides strategies for maximizing internship opportunities and effectively transitioning into the job market.
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Andrew's Internship Experience
- Andrew Seaman shares he completed nine internships by his bachelor's graduation.
- He credits applying at the right time as key to securing internships and a full-time job.
Understand Your Strengths
- Conduct a self-audit of classes, extracurriculars, and work to find where you experience flow.
- Ask trusted friends how they see your strengths and consider evidence-based tools like CliftonStrengths.
Use Career Services Early
- Visit your college's career services early and often, ideally from freshman year.
- These services are usually free and can provide valuable support in your job search.