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Turning Your UC Degree
into a Career!
Ensuring Transfer Success
May, 2014
Presenters:
Sarah Backes-Diaz – UCB Career Center
Allison Keller – UCI Career Center
Patricia Garcia – UCLA Admissions
Brian O’Bruba – UCM Career Center
Ebony Lewis – UCSC Admissions
Your major is like
the steering wheel of a car;
You decide what direction it will lead you!
A UC major and a future career….
What is the connection?
• The major is a STARTING Point.
• Choosing a major does not mean a student has
chosen a career
• It is not true that most majors lead directly to
particular jobs
• There are a variety of career
paths related to a major
not just one
GUESS THE MAJOR….
• Sonia Sotomayor (Supreme Court
Justice)
• Will Ferrell (Actor/Comedian)
• Carly Fiorina (Businesswoman/Politician)
• Natalie Portman (Actress)
• Michael Jordan (Basketball Legend)
• Oprah Winfrey (Talk Show Host)
ANSWERS….
• Sonia Sotomayor (Supreme Court Justice)
– History
• Will Ferrell (Actor/Comedian)
– Sports Broadcasting
• Carly Fiorina (Businesswoman/Politician)
– Philosophy and Medieval History
• Natalie Portman (Actress)
– Psychology
• Michael Jordan (Basketball Legend)
– Geography
• Oprah Winfrey (Talk Show Host)
– Speech and Drama
WHY DO STUDENTS CHOOSE A MAJOR?
• They based their decision on its
perceived earning potential
• They followed the advice or in
some cases (the demands) of
friends and family
• They drifted into their major
• Other reasons:
-Inspiration from teachers
-Exposure to internships
-Taking a course in the
specific major
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT?
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Selective/Impacted Majors
What’s the Best Fit
Alternative Majors
Time to Degree
Limited Options to Change Majors
CONNECTING MAJORS AND JOBS….
• Many people end up working in careers that are
not directly related to their majors. Why?
– Most jobs are NOT major specific or will consider any
major
– People’s interests change as they develop
– People want to study one thing but work in a different
area
– Most majors are theoretical
– Most majors teach very transferrable skills
– Additional experiences paved their career paths
REGARDING MAJORS….
• Many companies seek employees with any
major. Why?
– A college degree says a lot about you
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Hard working
Time management
Team player
Presentation skills
Research skills
Writing abilities
Critical thinking skills
Multi-tasking skills
KEEP IN MIND….
• Employers are often more concerned about your
SKILLS than they are about your specific major.
• Companies are willing to train newly graduated
college students in any major for specific
positions. (e.g. Rotational Program)
• Some companies or organizations might be
looking for specific skills, experience and abilities.
DESIRED SKILLS….
• Multiple languages
• Good Communication Skills
(writing, verbal)
• Interpersonal skills (problem
solving, constructive
feedback, initiative, etc.)
• Management/Leadership
• Evidence of perseverance
• Analytical skills
• Collaboration/teamwork
BUILDING A “TOTAL PACKAGE”
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Leadership experience
Internships
Research
Student clubs and activities
Volunteer experience
Studying abroad
Networking
Build a social media presence (ex. Linkedln)
Learn how to put together a good resume
and personal statement and work on your
interview skills
MORE ABOUT INTERNSHIPS
Internships provide:
• Skill development and professional
training
• “Real world” experience and a
chance to apply skills and
knowledge learned in the classroom
• An opportunity to “test drive” a
career
• Mentoring and networking
opportunities
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
Law schools/business schools accept any major
You can major in various areas and go to medical
school if you have the requirements for admissions
Masters and PhD programs are looking for you to meet
prerequisites and demonstrate the following:
o Evidence that you can do well in the program and that you
will be able to handle the rigorous work
o A good personal statement and demonstrate interest in the
program
o Reference letters that can attest to your ability and
preparedness for graduate school
o Good graduate test scores and undergraduate grade point
average
PATHS TO A CAREER
• Careers stories are unique - and
people change careers several
times in their lives
• Linear Pathways (e.g. Engineering
major to career)
• Careers that may require more
planning (e.g. advanced degrees)
• Additional Considerations:
- New careers will develop that don’t exist today
- Personal skills/interests/values change over time
CAMPUS RESOURCES
– Campus Career Center
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Free for students
Individual & group advising
Assessment tools
Job Shadow Programs
– Fairs and Special Events
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Job & Internship fairs
Graduate School Fairs
Multi Cultural Career Conference
Alumni Networking events
OTHER RESOURCES
• Career Advice Videos
http://www.careerspots.com/vidplay_links_ext.aspx?aid=47
4&partid=0&apass=/j8bKfreUnYuxo/GZaXXdQ==&id=1149&
pref=http://careers.ucsc.edu/index.html&src=VLI&
• Career Guide
http://career.ucla.edu/Files/PDF/CareerGuide/2013/CG_201
3_2014_Chapter2_091313.pdf
• Career Map
http://www.onetonline.org/
• Exploring Your Major
http://uncw.edu/career/WhatCanIDoWithaMajorIn.html
OTHER RESOURCES
Campus
UC Berkeley
Name
Career Center
Website
https://career.berkeley.edu/
UC Davis
UC Davis Internship and Career http://icc.ucdavis.edu/
Center
UC Irvine
Career Center
http://www.career.uci.edu/
UC Los Angeles
Career Center
http://career.ucla.edu/
UC Merced
Center for Career & Professional http://hire.ucmerced.edu/
Advancement
UC Riverside
Career Center
http://careers.ucr.edu/
UC San Diego
Career Services Center
http://career.ucsd.edu/
UC Santa Barbara
UCSB Career Center
http://career.ucsd.edu/
UC Santa Cruz
Career Center
http://careers.ucsc.edu/
Questions?