Winter break is an excellent time to relax, recharge, and spend time with the people who matter most. At the same time, if you’re also looking to make the most of your time away from campus, here are a few meaningful (and surprisingly manageable) ways to set yourself up for success:
8 ways to accelerate your career during the winter break.
- Explore internships and job opportunities.
If fall was a whirlwind, winter break gives you the perfect window to start searching and applying. It’s never too late, and the earlier you begin, the more options you’ll have. Be sure to use Handshake to explore internships or jobs.
- Refresh your LinkedIn profile.
Whether you’re updating your experience or creating your profile for the first time, a strong LinkedIn presence helps employers find you and gives you an edge during hiring season. Use our LinkedIn Profile Development Checklist to update your information and connect with BSU alum and professionals.
- Revamp your résumé.
Add new experiences, tailor your descriptions to your target roles, and make sure your skills shine. Remember, our team offers résumé reviews to help you put your best foot forward.
- Reconnect with friends and family.
You’ve been busy — they’ve missed you! Take this time to be present and enjoy the people who support you most.
- Keep networking.
Winter break is a great time to reach out, reconnect, and build relationships. Plus, we’ll be hosting employer site visits over the break, giving you hands-on opportunities to explore companies and meet industry professionals.
- Research graduate school options.
Thinking about a master’s degree or exploring new pathways? Use the downtime to compare programs and find the best fit for your goals.
- Gain more skills through LinkedIn Learning or Forage.
Expand your skillset by taking advantage of many short courses or certifications offered through LinkedIn Learning. It is free for all BSU students. You can also check out various projects through Forage, a platform where you can test your own knowledge through projects offered by many Fortune 100 companies. You can access all of these resources for free via our website.
- Consider Micro-Internships.
Interested in earning some money? Check out micro-internships through Parker Dewey. There are plenty of mini-projects that employers are looking for you to help them. Plus, all of them are paid experiences, and you do not need a resume to apply for any of them.
Want more tips? Consider scheduling an appointment with one of our career & life design advisors to develop your plan.
