Business Student Plan: Freshman Year

• Demonstrate excellent academic performance; make the best grades you can every semester of college.
• Take BA 100 to become more familiar with business majors and careers.
• Strengthen your written communication skills in English classes and writing labs.
• Discover UT resources including Career Services, Counseling Center, college advising offices, the Student Success Center, and tutorial services.
• Start to identify your interests, abilities and skills.
• Explore majors and careers at Career Services:
  • Browse the Career Resource Center
  • Explore resources on career.utk.edu
  • Take the Strong Interest Inventory and TypeFocus assessments
  • Meet with a career counselor
• Participate in campus co-curricular activities.
• Become acquainted with some business publications and choose one to read regularly.
• Create a professional resume.
• Develop a professional quality resume.
• Register with Hire-A-VOL to look for part-time jobs and familiarize yourself with the system.