Launch

Building Your Future While You’re Here

Your graduate assistantship is preparing you for your next opportunity. Every project, presentation, meeting, and professional relationship contributes to your future career.

Start preparing now rather than waiting until graduation.

Document Your Experience

Keep a record of:

• Projects completed
• Presentations given
• Committees served on
• Software learned
• Events coordinated
• Student interactions
• Leadership experiences
• Awards or recognition

This information will make updating your resume or CV much easier later.

Build Your Professional Network

During graduate school:

• Introduce yourself to professionals across campus.
• Attend workshops and presentations.
• Join professional associations in your field.
• Stay connected with faculty mentors.
• Create or update your LinkedIn profile.

Professional relationships often lead to future opportunities.

Before You Graduate

Complete this checklist:

✔ Update your resume or CV.

✔ Update your LinkedIn profile.

✔ Practice interviewing.

✔ Request letters of recommendation before leaving campus.

✔ Thank your supervisor and mentors.

✔ Stay connected with your professional network.

Remember

Your graduate assistantship isn’t simply a way to help pay for graduate school, it’s an opportunity to develop the professional skills, relationships, and experiences that will shape your future career. Every interaction is part of building your reputation, confidence, and readiness for what’s next.