1. FACT1 – Career Checklist
Pre-Fall Quarter(Q1)
Register for Symplicity (
Join professional associations to expand your network
Seek class opportunities for student leadership
Begin building portfolio in Portfolium
Fall Quarter (Q2)
Attend Student Organizations Fair to identify student organizations to join
Join SNAP (Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania) and Leadership Live to build your leadership skills
Network with clinical supervisors and staff during your immersion experiences – seek out opportunities to set yourself apart in specialties of interest Create/update your resume – use Jefferson.edu/resumes
Create/update your LinkedIn profile
Attend career center workshops/webinars on Resume Writing and How to Work a Career Fair
Attend the Fall Career Fair to network with employers and learn about externship and residency opportunities plus employer hiring processes and expectations
Research residency opportunities
Add to your portfolio in Portfolium
 Winter Quarter (Q3)
Join Sigma Theta Tau and/or Alpha Eta if invited
Schedule informational interviews to learn about industries, settings, and organizations
Network with supervisors and staff on your clinicals – seek out opportunities to set yourself apart in specialties of interest to you
Attend the Spring Career Fair to start your job search
Tailor your resume and cover letter to individual organizations and settings
Request references from faculty and clinical supervisors
Apply for positions/residency opportunities (starting 3 months before you can begin work) – utilize Symplicity!
 Spring Quarter (Q4)
Prepare for NCLEX
Attend or watch career center workshops/webinars on interviewing and negotiating
Complete a mock interview to prepare for interviews
Attend meetings offered by Nursing to discuss NCLEX process and application
Request references from faculty and immersion educators
Share your major and class year in the chat box
For more information, contact: Career Development Center, 1120 Edison,
jefferson.edu/career_services
jefferson-csm.symplicity.com