Start right now
This is the time to develop corporate contacts and develop relationships with recruiters. Go to on-campus career fairs. Attend company information sessions. Sign up for on-campus interviewing and online resumé referral through [eRecruiting.com].

Research, research, research
Do informational interviewing. Meet potential employers while exploring your career options. Find trade and professional associations for your industry, join them and attend meetings. Go online to explore corporate web sites for general information on organizations and the types of jobs they offer.

Practice with a pro
Come to the MBNA Career Services Center. Staff can help you assess your skills so you can tell potential employers what you can bring to their companies, critique your resumé and cover letter and help you master successful interviewing techniques.

Hands-on experience
Employers want to hire someone with experience. If you don't have time for an internship, explore volunteer opportunities or activities that will help you build your on-the-job skills.

Network
Talk to professors, family members, friends, internship contacts and alumni to learn more about various careers and get advice on your job search.

Think outside your box
Be creative. Be flexible. Look at your opportunities from every angle. Develop a target list of organizations to check out. Be open to jobs you may not have considered.

Don't panic
You don't have to have a job at graduation. Surveys show that the majority of students have jobs within six months after graduation.