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Neuroscience

Visit The Center for Career Development to develop a personal career plan
Meet with your academic advisor to explore majors and minors
Create a resume to prepare for any career opportunity
- Here is an example!
Register with Handshake to learn about part-time and summer jobs
Become involved in clubs and organizations, such as HPO or Scranton Neuroscience Society to enhance interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Join professional networks such as the Society for Neuroscience, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) and American Neuroscience Association (ANA)
Participate in volunteer activities in the Jesuit tradition
Maintain a good GPA and seek out the resources available at the CTLE
Build relationships with professors, advisors, and staff to add to your existing network
Attend the CAS Passport events
If you are planning to attend graduate school or medical school:
- Refer to the biology department’s website for graduate school planning

Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
Continue to research and explore career options; What Can I Do with a Neuroscience Degree?
Meet with your faculty advisor to plan your coursework for the year, receive academic guidance, and discuss research opportunities
Learn about internships, volunteer, and experiential learning opportunities
Set-up a LinkedIn account and connect with alumni
Upload your resume to Handshake for review and approval
Participate in career-related workshops and presentations sponsored by the Center for Career Development
Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
Investigate and join professional associations
Attend events sponsored by HPO and Scranton Neuroscience Society
Conduct informational interviews with professionals in your desired field
If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
- Consider careers in medicine
- Explore graduate school program options

Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
Update your professional documents such as resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, Handshake profile to apply for internships or research opportunities
Obtain practical/internship experience
Continue to network with professionals using LinkedIn and alumni gatherings
Maintain involvement in extracurricular activities and take on a leadership role
Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
Participate in career-related workshops and presentations sponsored by the Center for Career Development
Attend events sponsored by HPO and Scranton Neuroscience Society
Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use Big Interview
If you are planning to attend graduate school or medical school:
- Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
- Consider careers in medicine
- Explore graduate school program options and take the necessary entrance tests

Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
Obtain additional practical experiences, such as internships or research opportunities
Update your resume on Handshake to search and apply for positions
Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
Continue to expand your professional network
Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use Big Interview
Attend events sponsored by HPO and Scranton Neuroscience Society
If you are planning to attend graduate school or medical school:
- Complete applications and prepare for interviews
Secure employment or graduate/professional school acceptance
Report your post-graduation plans to The Center for Career Development

The Roche Family Center for Career Development
Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu