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Sophomores

It’s your sophomore year and we are here to help you take action.

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Tell Your Story

  • Build or update your resume, LinkedIn profile, and Handshake account to find opportunities with organizations and gain access to research opportunities.
  • Make an appointment with a coach: Come to drop-in hours Monday – Thursday, 1:30 – 4:30, or come to the office or log in to Handshake to make an appointment. Here are directions.

Targeting finance roles? This is your critical year—top firms are interviewing NOW for junior summer internships. See the Finance Four-Year Game Plan for sophomore-specific guidance on perfecting your finance resume, mastering technical and behavioral interviews, and creating an aggressive application strategy before deadlines close.

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Explore Your Interests

  • Go to events like the Career Fair, Graduate School Fair, Networking Nights, and employer information sessions.
  • Use the OPCD website or Handshake to find events that interest you. Attend employer events to learn more and make connections.

Interested in finance? Attending finance employer events this year could lead to being selected for interviews for a summer internship following junior year. Check the Finance Four-Year Game Plan to see which events matter most, how to network with purpose at these events, and what questions to ask recruiters to stand out.

Choose a Major

This step can feel stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. 

  • Meet with a coach to get information to make a decision that aligns with your interests.
  • Take a College to Career class. Earn credit while exploring majors and career interests, building a resume, and connecting with alumni who can help you make a decision.

Considering a finance career? Your major won’t make or break your chances—but your sophomore year preparation will. Get the Finance Four-Year Game Plan to understand exactly what firms are looking for and how to position yourself regardless of major.

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Get Involved

  • Seek leadership roles in clubs, organizations, and activities that matter to you, help you make an impact, and build skills.

Targeting finance? Leadership in finance clubs isn’t just resume filler—it’s where you learn industry language and make connections. See the Finance Four-Year Game Plan for which organizations to join and how to leverage them in your sophomore year for maximum recruiting impact.