Your Next Steps: Making Progress This Week

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Choose 3-5 actions from this list to complete this week. Small steps add up. You don't have to do everything at once.

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Immediate Actions (This Week)

• [ ] Apply to 3-5 internships - Set a specific number and stick to it
• [ ] Update your resume - Add your recent projects and coursework
• [ ] Book one office hour - With a professor, TA, or career counselor
• [ ] Find a resume buddy - Exchange resumes with one peer for feedback
• [ ] Join one CS community - Discord, Slack, or online forum where you can ask questions

Building Momentum (Next 2 Weeks)

• [ ] Practice one technical interview question - Use LeetCode, HackerRank, or similar
• [ ] Send 2 cold emails - Reach out to people in roles you're interested in
• [ ] Attend one more CS club event - Show up even if you feel nervous
• [ ] Create a tracking spreadsheet - Log your applications, deadlines, and follow-ups
• [ ] Review one company you're interested in - Learn about their mission and tech stack

Ongoing Habits

• [ ] Set a weekly application goal - For example: 5 applications per week
• [ ] Schedule recurring "recruiting time" - Block 2-3 hours on your calendar weekly
• [ ] Check in with your resume buddy - Monthly progress updates
• [ ] Celebrate small wins - Got a response? Finished an application? Acknowledge it!

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Remember: Everyone in this room has felt behind at some point. Progress isn't linear, and you're not alone in this process.

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