Transcript What Can I Do With My Major??????? Exploring Career Pathways

What Can I Do With My Major???????
Exploring Career Pathways
Presented by: Patty Dang, M.S.
Career Development Services Counselor
Learning Outcomes
• Identify two ways to get information on a
chosen career.
• Describe key elements in the first two stages
of career development process.
• Analyze how your major does or does not
align with your career interests.
Agenda
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Career Development
Process
Career Research
Resources
5 Stages of the Career
Development Process
Focus on SelfDiscovery/ Exploration
• CDS Resources
• On/off-campus
resources
– Career assessments
– Topics to research
– How does this apply
to my major?
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Focus on Career
Research
– Increase
understanding of
career pathways
– Informational
Interviews
– Preparation
How Does This Apply
To My Major?
• Connect majors
with Career
• Decision
Career Development Process
SelfDiscovery
Career
Research
•Who Am I?
• Career
•What is
Exploration
important to
• Understand
me?
multiple
•What do I
career
value more?
pathways
•Do my
• Review job
personal
descriptions
interests relate
to careers?
•How do I get
help?
Design Your
Career Plan
Experience
Your Field
Launch Your
Career
• Short-term
goals?
• Meet with a
Career
Counselor
• DecisionMaking
• Creating a
timeline
• Internships
• Gain handson work
experience
and skills
• Relationship
Building
• Job search
strategies
• Proactive job
search
strategies
• Networking
• update
resume and
cover letter
• Practice
Mock
Interviews
• Salary
Negotiations
Self Discovery/Exploration
• What is important to me in the world of work?
• How do my personality, values, interests, skills,
match with my career interests?
• What is more valuable to me?
• Use Career Assessment to explore personality,
values interests and skills
• What classes do I like?
• Speak with a Career Counselor or Academic
Advisor
Self-Discovery/Exploration
Career Assessments
• Inventory your personality, values, skills and
interests
• What do I like to do vs. what I’m good at
• Match majors with careers
Self-Discovery/Exploration
Topics to Research
• Knowledge, skills, or education needed
• Duties and responsibilities of the position
• Working conditions, e.g., hours, physical
demands of job, physical environment, level of
stress
• Salary range or compensation for work
• Opportunities for advancement
• Related occupations
• Future job outlook
• Benefits e.g., insurance, vacation days
Self-Discovery/Exploration
How does this apply to my major?
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Knowledge required, training needed
Skills, e.g., problem solving needed to perform job
Duties and responsibilities
Working conditions, e.g., hours, physical demands of
job, physical environment, level of stress
Salary range or compensation for work
Opportunities for advancement
Related occupations
Future job outlook
Career Research
• Conduct career exploration using multiple
sources (bls.gov, eurkea, career cruising)
• Understand multiple career pathways (salary
information, educational preparation, training,
experience, and industry trends)
• Review job descriptions to improve your
understanding of the skills and experience
required by employers
• Request an informational interview with a
professional in a career you are interested in
Career Research
Increase Understanding of Career Pathways
• Research with web and or print resources
(Internet or career-related guides)
• Select a strategy that fits your values,
personality, interests and skills best
• Explore multiple pathways
• Plan B?
Career Research
Informational Interviews
• Explore career options
• Gain personal insight
• Ask for job shadowing experience or an
internship
• View a “Day in the life” of a professional
• Get tips and strategies
• Learn about industry trends
• Build networking and or mentorship
relationships
Career Research
Preparation
• What kind of education do you need?
• Graduate School?
• What type of skills and experience does
an entry-level position require?
• Internships, job-shadowing and
leadership opportunities on campus
CDS Resources
On-Campus
Career Resource
Assistants
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Resume & Cover Letter
design and critique
Set-up Dolphin CareerLink
Profile
Set-up “Agent” on Dolphin
CareerLink to get emails
on new positions
Job Search Strategies
Answer basic careerrelated questions and
concerns
Career Counseling
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Meet one-on-one with a
Career Counselor
Career Assessment
Interpretation of Eureka
and or Career Cruising
Administer and Interpret
MBTI Career Assessment
Mock-Interviews
Proactive Job Search
strategies
Workshop & Events
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Weekly Resume Clinic
Weekly Drop-in
Counseling
Entire Fall 2012 Schedule
CDS Resources
Online
Career Assessments
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Eureka
Career Cruising
Other Resources
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Dolphin CareerLink (Job Bulletin)
Resume Handbook
Graduate & Professional School
Handbook
CDS Website
How Does this apply to My Major?
Do My personal interests and career interest
connect with my Major?
• Which classes reflect your career interest(s)?
• What careers do you think you would like,
based on your education, values, interests
and skills combined?
• What types of careers can you come up with
that integrate what you love to do and what
you are good at? (example: Wants to be a
teacher + loves music= music teacher)
How Does this apply to My Major?
Choosing A Major
• Choosing a major does not mean it’s
permanent
• What classes do you enjoy most?
• Speak with a Faculty member, Academic
Advisor, or Career Counselor
How Does this apply to My Major?
Internships & Education
• What types of careers can I do with this major?
• How can I connect the theory in class into
practical skills?
• No amount of education, counseling, and
informational interviews will provide better
clarity on your selected major or choosing a
career pathway than actual hands-on
experience. (internships, job-shadowing, and
part-time work)
Resources to help you …
Career Development Services: Website
Career Steps on CDS Website: Career Steps
4-year Career Compass Guide: Career Compass
Detailed Listing of Workshops & Events: Schedule
Exploring Majors: College Majors 101, Myplan,
What Can I Do With My Major
What Can I Do With My Major???????
Exploring Career Pathways Evaluation
http://go.csuci.edu/cdsexplore
Thank You!
Questions?
Please feel free to come by the Career Center for
Drop-in Counseling held every Thursday
at 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
from September 13, 2012 – November 29, 2012
Amanda Carpenter, M.S.
Coordinator of Career Development Services &
Henry L. "Hank" Lacayo Institute Internship Program
California State University Channel Islands
Bell Tower 1527
(805) 437-3565 (office)
[email protected]
Career Development Center
California State University Channel Islands
Bell Tower 1548
(805) 437-3270 (office)
(805) 437-8899 (fax)
[email protected]
Patty Dang
Career Development Services Counselor
California State University Channel Islands
Bell Tower 1548
(805) 437-3270 (office)
(805) 437-8899 (fax)
[email protected]