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Uncovering the Myths About Majors and Careers AGENDA • ICEBREAKER • MYTH AND FACT ACTIVITY • THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERNSHIPS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS • STUDENT PROFILES • UC RESOURCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES STUDENTS UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Let us go back in time At the age of 18, you were… • Turn to your neighbor and ask them the following questions: – At age 18, where were you in the career decision making process? – What resources did you look for to help you with that process. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE You are one of the most important sources of career information for your students UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Fact or Myth # 1 A degree in biology, chemistry, or another science is your student’s only preparation for medical school. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Fact or myth # 2 • Making a decision on a major as soon as possible helps students focus on studies and makes their college experience more satisfying. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Fact or myth # 3 • Specific training and experience in one’s chosen field are the most important variable in finding a job after graduation. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Fact or myth # 4 • Internships are a great way to gain real world experience and often lead to job offers. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Fact UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Keep in mind… • Employers are often more concerned about the SKILLS than the specific major • Companies are willing to train newly graduated college students in any major for specific jobs (e.g. Rotational Programs) • Some companies or organizations might be looking for specific skills, experience and abilities. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Connecting Major 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 interest 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 UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Selecting a major is important UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Encourage students to gain skills and experience • What is experience? – Campus clubs/organizations – Internships – Work Experience – Volunteer – Research – Leadership Roles – Projects UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Let us look at examples of students major to career path UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE OCTOBER 21, 2014 UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Intern with Stock Brokerage & Securities Firm Banking Director for Educational Program UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Program Assistant for Scholarship Fund Intern w/ Non-Profit Organization through UC Washington DC Program B.A. In Rhetoric & Communication Nutrition Biology Major Volunteer at Student-Run Medical Clinic Participant in Biology Scholars Program Medical Student Undergraduate Researcher UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE B.S. In Nutrition Biology http://icc.ucdavis.edu/pdf/CRM/crm_career_planning_a_lifelong_process.pdf UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Career center recommendations 1st year Resume, Campus Involvement and Major Exploration 2nd year Networking and Interview Skills 3rd year Career Fairs, Internships and Graduate School Planning 4th/5th year Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview Program UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE What resources are available to UC undergraduate students? UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE All UC campuses have a career center Counseling Networking/online Career Planning/assessments Employer Panels & Networking Skill Building Workshops Career Fairs Graduate School Planning On-Campus Interviews Resume/Interview Preparation Online Job & Internships Resources UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE UC Career Centers Websites Campus Name website UC Berkeley Career Center https://career.berkeley.edu/ UC Davis Internship and Career Center http://icc.ucdavis.edu/ UC Irvine Career Center http://www.career.uci.edu/ UC Los Angeles Career Center http://career.ucla.edu/ UC Merced Center for Career & http://hire.ucmerced.edu/ Professional Advancement UC Riverside Career Center http://careers.ucr.edu/ UC San Diego Career Services Center http://career.ucsd.edu/ UC Santa Barbara UCSB Career Services http://career.ucsd.edu/ UC SantaCONFERENCE Cruz UC COUNSELOR Career Center http://careers.ucsc.edu/ Additional 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_20 13_2014_Chapter2_091313.pdf Career Map http://www.onetonline.org/ Exploring your major http://uncw.edu/career/WhatCanIDoWithaMajorIn.html UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Special thanks to the committee that worked on this presentation • • • • • • • • • • Allison Keller-Career Counselor, University of California Irvine Brian O’Bruba-Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Life & Director, Center for Career & Professional Advancement, University of California, Merced Ebony Lewis-Associate Director of Admissions, Staff Advisory Board, University of California Santa Cruz Frank Ramirez-M.Ed, Assistant Director for Counseling & Career, Development, UCR Nancy Alderete-Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions UC Davis – Southern California Region Luis Esparza-Program Coordinator, UC Davis Internship and Career Center Monica Ballón-Kalinowski-Career Counselor, Coordinator, Life & Physical Sciences, Pre-Health Career Services, UCSB Pamela Blanco-Transfer Opportunity Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Admissions, University of California, Davis Patricia Garcia-M.S. Assistant Director/Transfer Service Coordinator, UCLA Undergraduate Admission Sheryl Blackshire-Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions UC Davis, Southern California Region UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE Thank you