A Randolph-Macon education begins with your future in mind and a roadmap to guide the way
The Edge Career Center provides RMC students with a career roadmap—your personalized, four-year career preparation plan that serves as a bridge between your academic experience and future career success.
YOUR Story
YOUR Story at Randolph-Macon College is about recognizing that each student has a unique journey shaped by their experiences, passions, and values. The Edge Career Center is here to help you discover and complete experiences that add depth and value to your story. We work with you to craft this narrative, helping you communicate who you are and what you stand for. When it’s time to connect with future employers, your story will clearly demonstrate how your unique journey aligns with their goals, setting you apart as a candidate.
From the moment you arrive on campus, whether you are a first year or transfer student, you will be encouraged to begin thinking about your future. Our comprehensive, year-by-year approach inspires you to set goals and make plans to achieve them throughout your time at Randolph-Macon and after graduation. The outline below details the resources you will need to develop an Edge during each semester of study at Randolph-Macon.
First Year – Explore
- Visit and engage with the Exploration Career Community
- Work with the Edge team for one-on-one coaching
- Complete Career Finder assessment
- Utilize and explore the Edge Career Connector to Explore Your Interests and take Self-Assessments
- Begin resume building process
- Explore a variety of majors and careers
- Research internship and study abroad options
- Initiate career and internship search strategies
- Get involved with student organizations to build skills
Sophomore – Specialize
- Declare or confirm major
- Regularly visit and participate with your relevant Career Community
- Utlize the Edge Career Connector to develop your skills
- Apply for Boot Camp
- Attend an internship preparation workshop
- Participate in an internship, job shadow, or study abroad experience
- Begin developing a professional network
- Participate in formal and informal mentoring
Junior – Prepare
- Work with the Edge team to set career goals
- Engage with your Career Community
- Refine resume
- Create your graduate school/job search strategy with the Edge Team
- Complete research project, internship, or study abroad experience
- Utlize the Edge Career Connector to expand your skills
- Expand professional network
- Practice skills acquired at Boot Camp
- Refine -YOUR- story
- Prepare for graduate or professional school
Senior – Launch
- Participate in advanced career counseling with the Edge team to finalize preparations for the future
- Utlize the Edge Career Connector to perfect your skills
- Polish resume
- Refine -YOUR- story
- Launch career search strategies
- Leverage network
- Apply to graduate school/ first destination careers
- Interview for graduate school/first destination careers
- Negotiate your first destination offer
