Begin your voyage

Make an impression on people in your professional network with an elevator pitch. In your introduction, say something interesting about yourself or the prospective company.

Include education experience, key accomplishments, extracurricular activities and internships.

Tailor your language so that it is specific to the job. Once it has been reviewed for spelling and grammar, have printed resumes at the ready for career fairs and other events.

To get comfortable with the interview process, host a mock interview with a friend or member of your network. Ask them to share feedback. Take notes about what you aced and what you can improve.