Industry Track
- Production Site
Looking toward an industry career? Here’s how to confidently prepare outside of the classroom.
Professional Networking
- Meet faculty
- Meet upperclassmen
- Join / create a study group
- Meet fellow majors in the Student Lounge (C158 BNSN)
Experiences
- Join a club: YChem, Women in Chemistry, Cougars vs. Cancer
- Attend department seminars
Looking Forward
- Draft a resume
- Attend the September and January STEM Fairs
- Start researching internships
- Visit Career Studio (1134 WSC)
- Meet your Career Director Anna Kennington
Academic
- Take freshman chem classes
Professional Networking
- Meet faculty
- Check in with your faculty advisor
- Meet upperclassmen
- Network with alumni
Experiences
- Become a club leader
- Participate in mentored research
- TA a class
- Attend department seminars
Looking Forward
- Update your resume
- Create LinkedIn, Handshake, BYU Connect profiles
- Attend the September and January STEM Fairs
- Find a summer internship
- Create your personal pitch
Academic
- Take sophomore chem classes
- Review your major academic plan
Professional Networking
- Meet faculty
- Mentor underclassmen
- Network with alumni
Experiences
- Become a club leader
- Join a professional organization
- Present at a conference (ACS, BYU Student Research Conference)
- Attend department seminars
Looking Forward
- Check in with your career director
- Update your resume, LinkedIn, Handshake, BYU Connect profiles
- Attend the September and January STEM Fairs
- Find or continue an internship
Academic
- Attend your Junior Advisement appointment w/ faculty advisor
- Take Chem 391
Professional Networking
- Request letters of recommendation if needed
- Network at a conference
- Mentor underclassmen
Experiences
- Participate in club leadership
- Present at ACS conference, BYU Student Research Conference
- Continue mentored research
- Attend department seminars
Looking Forward
- Update resume, profiles
- Attend the September and January STEM Fairs
- Apply for jobs (fall/winter)
Academic
- Complete your portfolio
- Attend your exit interview w/ department chairs
- Take Chem 495
- Take Chem 502 Job Search Strategies (fall)