Winthrop University Career Cycle

Learn how to manage your own career. The Winthrop University Career Cycle (adapted from the award-winning UBalt Career Cycle) is a tool you can use repeatedly throughout your lifetime. No matter where you are in your career—just starting out or switching gears—this cycle can help you get where you want to go.

How the WU Career Cycle works:

Each phase of the cycle has a set of outcomes related to your career success. After learning about each phase, you'll be prepared to take an action step

You may travel around the WU Career Cycle multiple times as you gain knowledge, experience and insight.

Become an Expert Career Manager

Career planning is a continuous process. Rather than simply prepping you for a job, the Center for Career Development and Internships can prepare you to become an expert career manager. You'll learn how to use the WU Career Cycle as a framework for growing professionally, and you'll also learn how to stay:

  • excited about the future
  • engaged in actively pursuing career goals
  • connected through a professional network and brand you build.