About BEST

Senior Year: Refinement and Expedition

As a senior BEST scholar, you should be considering the following questions:

If you want to get a job in industry:

1. Do I want to look for a job while I'm still in school, or wait until I graduate to apply?
2. Do I have the appropriate attire to wear for an interview?
3. Am I prepared for an interview?
4. How do my resume and cover letter look?
5. Who will serve as a reference for me?

If you want to go to graduate school:

1. What graduate schools should I apply to, and when should I apply?
2. Do I plan to apply for fellowships, or just take out student loans? When are the fellowship deadlines?
3. When do I need to take the GRE test and how much does it cost?
4. How do my curriculum vitae and personal statement look?
5. Who will write my recommendation letters?

As a senior BEST scholar, you are expected to:

• Attend two BEST workshops/seminars and one Career Center event per semester
• Attend the NELSAMP GEM GRAD Lab
• Attend career fairs and networking nights hosted by the Career Center
• Participate in a mock interview with the Career Center
• Submit your resume for the CSD resume book during fall semester

Goals:

• Obtain a job or acceptance into graduate school
• Do well in your major classes
• Become comfortable with the ins and outs of interviewing
• Practice writing an effective personal statement
• Create and follow an individual development plan
• Leave a lasting legacy behind for younger BESTies

Take a look at these additional resources that can help you make decisions about your next steps.