Four-Year SUCCESS Plan
The Four-Year SUCCESS Plan outlines various academic and professional tasks to complete while in school to help you be marketable and successful in a job search after graduation. To access a printable version of the Four-Year SUCCESS Plan, please refer to page 3 of the Student Success Guide.
- Download and log into Navigate and explore resources
- Meet with your academic advisor
- Learn Student Planning to register for classes
- Explore potential majors using virtual career resources
- Develop effective study habits and time management skills
- Learn about resources and services available on campus
- Determine your skills, interests, and values
- Attend the Synergy Leadership Summit (each year)
- Meet with a member of the Center for Learning and Student Support
- Get involved on campus and in student organizations
- Attend the College-to-Career Expo for part-time jobs
- Join the Cougars LEAD Certificate program
- Log into Handshake and complete your profile
For additional assistance mapping out your four years at Saint Xavier University, please schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor or visit our Student Success Guide.
- Declare a major if undecided
- Develop a resume and have it reviewed
- Connect interests, strengths, and skills with academic and career aspirations
- Identify academic need within your major and schedule a tutoring appointment
- Apply for internships and micro-internships or volunteer
- Attend career development events and workshops
- Discover leadership opportunities on campus
- Make connections with faculty in your major
- Practice your elevator pitch at the College-to-Career Expo
- Create a LinkedIn profile and build your network
For additional assistance mapping out your four years at Saint Xavier University, please schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor or visit our Student Success Guide.
- Explore how your interests, strengths, and skills apply to career options
- Research multiple career and or graduate school opportunities
- Network with at least three individuals in your field of interest
- Apply for internships and micro-internships or volunteer
- Consider working for the Center for Learning and Student Support as a tutor within your major
- Articulate your area of study and why
- Update your resume with new experiences
- Schedule a mock interview appointment for practice
- Attend the College-to-Career Expo and career workshops
- Connect with career development resources on campus
- Clean up social media profiles and online presence
For additional assistance mapping out your four years at Saint Xavier University, please schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor or visit our Student Success Guide.
- Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to wrap up any plans before graduation
- Start your job search early (at least two semesters before graduating)
- Update your resume and write cover letters
- Attend various job fairs and networking nights
- Apply for internships and micro-internships or volunteer
- See a writing consultant to assist with graduate school statements, capstone projects, and/or senior seminar papers
- Use Handshake to apply for full-time positions
- Explore virtual career resources for job searching
- Finalize graduate school applications
- Research companies of interest on Glassdoor
- Update your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles
- Finish the Cougars LEAD Certificate program
For additional assistance mapping out your four years at Saint Xavier University, please schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor or visit our Student Success Guide.
Use your summers to pursue internships, micro-internships, volunteer opportunities, or pre-professional experiences related to your field of interest to expand your skill base.
Schedule an AppointmentFor additional assistance mapping out your four years at Saint Xavier University, please schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor or visit our Student Success Guide.