There are five itineraries based on the assumption that one will fit where YOU are in your career process.

1. Career Goals
2. Internship
3. Graduate/Professional School
4. Post-Graduate Volunteer Service
5. First Job

a guide To…your Post-Graduate Volunteer Service

Many people feel the call to serve others, and some choose to answer that call by participating in a full-time volunteer program after graduation. There are hundreds of volunteer programs available offering a wide range of positions, living situations, and locations.

Post graduate service organizations connect volunteers with communities in need and while providing the following benefits:

During your year of service, you could work as a case worker in a social service agency, as a teacher in a school, as an activity director in a shelter, or in countless other communities and positions.

Is a year of service right for me?

There are no “right” reasons to do a year of service, but many people have different motivations for doing so. Take some time to think about why you would like to do a year of service and consider these questions:

1. What is my motivation for volunteering?
2. Is this agency compatible with my ideals?
3. Do I prefer international or domestic service?
4. What type of work would I like to do, or learn?
5. What type of living arrangement do I prefer?
6. Do I want a faith based program or a secular service program?
7. Are medical insurance and student loan deferment offered?

Here you can find a step-by-step guide to Post-Graduate Volunteer Service

1. Join a Student Organization
2. Volunteer
3. Research Organizations
4. Take a Course
5. Select a Post-Graduate Volunteer Program
6. Gathering References and Letters of Recommendation
7. Order Transcripts
8. Write Personal Statement
9. Make the most of Career Fairs and Networking Events
10. Practice Interviewing
11. Sell Yourself in the Interview
12. Frequently Asked Interview Questions
13. Interview Follow up
14. Make a Decision