A career starter is just what it sounds like – someone who is looking to get started in their target career. Perhaps you’ve held jobs before, but they have been unrelated to your career goals or you’ve been out of the workforce for many years. Or perhaps you’re looking for your first professional experience. These resources are a great place to start:

• Check out the How Students Can Gain Hands-on Relevant Experience Guide!
• Check out our available “How to Gain Experience to Land the Job you Want” video!
• Review our “Reframing The Narrative Guide”. This workbook helps career changers and job seekers identify and showcase transferable skills from any role.

• Start With A Career Assessment To Explore Your Career Interests
  • Defining a clear career goal will help you plan more effectively and reach your goal more quickly and easily. Utilize SNHU’s AWATO Career Assessment tool to discover your career interests that will help you set a clear career goal.
• Network
  • Use SNHU’s Handshake to research employers and connect with fellow students and alumni. Networking is simply establishing and leveraging relationships through conversations with people who are and will become your friends and community of colleagues as you go through your career. Developing your network is easy because you know more people than you think you know!
• Develop A Plan
  • Having a clear career plan is an essential part of carrying out your career goal.
  • Connect with our Career Advisors who can share practical tips about how to develop your career plan!
  • Develop your application materials like your resume and cover letter highlighting your skills!

If you have recent experience but are looking to make a major change to your job title or industry, you’re a career changer. For example, maybe you’re an experienced Software Engineer who’s ready to start a new chapter by becoming a Registered Nurse. Take a look at these resources for help in navigating this transition.

• Check out the How Students Can Gain Hands-on Relevant Experience Guide!
• Check out our available “How to Gain Experience to Land the Job you Want” video!
• Review our “Reframing The Narrative Guide”. This workbook helps career changers and job seekers identify and showcase transferable skills from any role.

• Clarify Your Plan
  • Synthesize information gathered and the goals you have set to put a comprehensive career plan in place.
  • Watch our recent webinars, Using Design Thinking To Navigate Your Current Career Journey & Career Transition Success Tips for Mid-Career Job Seekers for tons of helpful tips & strategies!
  • Develop your application materials like your resume and cover letter highlighting your skills!
• Grow Your Network
  • Your network can make a significant impact on helping you take those next steps in your career.
  • Check out all of the available networking resources available on this site to continue to expand and leverage your network.
• Pursue Professional Development
  • Whether you are currently employed in the position you desire or are searching for a new position, it never hurts to keep yourself informed, educated, and up-to-date in your professional realm.
  • Check out all the available career & professional development resources available on this site, like LinkedIn Learning, Handshake, and more!

Career advancers are in their target career path and industry and are looking for opportunities to grow professionally and move up. Perhaps you’ve been a Marketing Coordinator for a few years and are looking to advance to a Marketing Manager role. Utilize these resources to plan the next steps towards attaining your professional goals.

• Prepare for Job Search
  • Check out all of the available job search resources on this site to develop strong marketing materials, implement strategic job search strategies, leverage your network, and ace that upcoming interview.
• Grow Your Network
  • Your network can make a significant impact on helping you take those next steps in your career.
  • Check out the available networking resources on this site as you continue to leverage your network.
• Pursue Professional Development
  • Whether you are currently employed in the position you desire or are searching for a new position, it never hurts to keep yourself informed, educated, and up-to-date in your professional realm.
  • Check out all the available career & professional development resources available on this site, like LinkedIn Learning, Handshake, and more!

• Click this On-Campus link to connect with the Career & Professional Development Center in Manchester, NH!
• Call :603.645.9793
• Email: careerdevelopment@snhu.edu