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Explore current job, internship, and research opportunities, learn how to prepare yourself for your chosen career path, or connect with our College of Natural Sciences Career Center staff.

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Career Preparation Roadmap

How can you best prepare for a career in your chosen industry throughout your time in college? The Career Preparation Roadmap breaks down how to set yourself up for success during each year of your academic career. The Career Preparation Roadmaps also outline common employers and job titles to keep an eye out for in your job search, factors that contribute to your success in landing a job post-grad, and additional resources to help you along the way.

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The Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences Physical Sciences Concentration meets the needs of students who are seeking a broad exposure to mathematics and the physical sciences, rather than specializing in one discipline. With proper planning, physical science graduates can meet requirements for professional schools (e.g., medicine or law) or graduate programs in the basics or applied sciences (e.g., atmospheric sciences). Internships and volunteer activities can provide practical training and experience for additional occupational options. 

  • City of Fort Collins 
  • Colorado National Guard 
  • First National Bank· Kaise 
  • Permanente 
  • Lockheed Martin 
  • Precision Water Resource Engineering 
  • Woodward 
  • Engagement with the CSU Career Center
  • Internship or research involvement
  • On campus employment
  • GPA

Career Checklist

Year 1

  • Go to the Career Center’s drop-in hours or schedule an appointment 
  • Log into Handshake, the CSU Career Center’s online location for on-campus jobs, internships, and careers. Find an on-campus job and work for 10+ hours/week
  • Choose two minors (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Geology)
  • Join a student organization relevant to natural sciences

Year 2

  • Go to the Career Center to discuss job/internship search strategies, create a resume and write a cover letter and tips for interviewing
  • Apply for undergraduate internship options 
  • Learn more about possible research opportunities

Year 3

  • Run for a leadership role in a student organization 
  • Apply for an undergraduate internship
  • Learn about graduate school options in natural sciences

Year 4 +

  • Present research at undergraduate research showcases, such as TILT’s Celebrate Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase (CURC) or MURALS
  • Attend many working events to meet employers
  • Ask three professors and/or employers to be professional references
  • Meet with the Career Center to prepare for the job search or graduate school applications and to update your resume and/or cover letter

Alum

  • You may continue to use the Career Center for guidance! All services are still available to you at no cost for one year after graduation and for a small fee after that

Job and Internship Opportunities

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Graduate Research Opportunities

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Amy Cailene

Amy Cailene | MA, JCTC, JCDC, Strengths Career Coach
(she/her/hers)
Senior Career Education Manager
Career Center, College of Natural Sciences

Contact:
Email: Amy.Cailene@colostate.edu
Phone: (970) 492-4897
Office: Career Center – 120 Lory Student Center

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