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YOU, YOUR MAJOR AND DESTINY
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YOU, YOUR MAJOR AND DESTINY
Engineering Career Center
660 South Mill Ave, Suite 107
(Enter from Sixth Street)
You’ve made a good decision by
selecting a major in the
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Survey of 1,700-plus executives offers national, regional views on
business conditions, investment plans, policy concerns
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -Technology companies plan to hire new staff over the next 12 months,
but are concerned about a persistent shortage of tech talent, according
to the second annual National Survey of Technology, Policy and
Strategic Issues released today by the Technology Councils of North
America (TECNA).
DATE: September 19, 2013
SUBJECT: Technical Degrees Lead List of Top-Paid Majors for
Class of 2013 Grads
Technical majors—especially those in engineering—head the list of
top-paid majors for the Class of 2013, according to a new report by
the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
NACE's September 2013 Salary Survey found that seven
engineering majors are among the 10 highest-paid at the bachelor'sdegree level.
http://www.naceweb.org/s09182013/top-paid-majors-salary-survey.aspx?land-salres-lp-2-spot-slsrv-12062013
Presentation Topics
YOU – Learning about YOU
YOUR MAJOR – Where to find career information
about your major
DESTINY – What it means to be a Fulton
Engineering in the 21st Century Workplace
The Question:
What kind of training will
complement my interests
and abilities so that I can
be prepared to do my best
work and create the life I
want?
http://eoss.asu.edu/careerguide
Personality
Values
Skills and Strengths
Interests
Life Experiences
Needs and Wants
Common Perception
Mechanical Engineer
Job Function:
Design
Testing
Research and Development
Manufacturing
Sales
Consulting
Management
Industries
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Aerospace
Automotive
Biotechnology
Chemical
Manufacturing
• Construction
• Consumer Products
• Defense
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Government
Healthcare
Mining
Power
Semiconductor
Telecommunications
Utilities
Waste Management
Occupational Information
O*NETOnLine is a compilation of
vocational information provided by the US
Department of Labor and the information is free
to users.
Enter an occupational title, such as “mechanical
engineer” into “find occupations” to get
detailed information.
http://Onetonline.org/find/
Occupational Information
Career Cornerstone is a resource center for
those pursuing careers in engineering,
mathematics, information technology and the
physical sciences.
http://careercornerstone.org
Occupational Information
LinkedIn is a free social networking site for
professionals that contains a wealth of
information about people, industries
companies and jobs. You do have to register
and create a profile in order to use it.
The power is in the Groups. Join some that
interest you and join the conversation.
http://www.linkedin.com
LinkedIn Resources
There are videos to guide college students to
getting the most out of LinkedIn. They can be
found at http://university/linkedin.com
There is also a section to help students connect
with alumni http://university.linkedin.com./college/alumni
There is a separate Engineering Career Center
presentation on using LinkedIn.
Job Descriptions
http://EngineerJobs.com
http://Engineer.net
http://Engin.com
http://iHireEngineering.com
http://Monster.com
http://Careerbuilder.com
http://Simplyhired.com
Are you sitting on the fence between two majors?
Be sure to see your academic advisor!
Job security in the 21st Century
is not found in employment but
in continuing to be employable.
Downsizing
Right-sizing
Reorganizing
Outsourcing
Offshoring
Knowledge Nomads
Free Agents Tied to
Cyberspace
Global Pioneers
Rich Feller Colorado State
Yesterday vs. Today
Technology Skills have a
Two-Year Half Life
- Eric Bloom
The Fulton Engineer
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Technically Proficient
Experienced
Articulate
Business-minded
Cross-disciplinary Team Member
Globally Competent
Polished
How Do I Get There?
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START EARLY!
Take advantage of academic resources
Take part in study groups
Get involved in campus activities
Get to know other Sun Devils
Attend events and workshops presented
by the Engineering Career Center
ECC Services for First Year Students
• Engineering Career Exploration Night
• Peer Career Coaches
• Special Panels and Workshops held in
PV East and Palo Verde
ECC Services for Fulton Students
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Fall and Spring Career Fairs
Employer Mixers
Employer Panels
Career Fair “Prep Sessions”
On Campus Recruiting
Individual Coaching Appointments
For More Information
Connect with Fulton Engineering
Career Center
Phone: (480) 965-2966
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://engineering.asu.edu/career
Sun Devil CareerLink: MyASU>Campus
Services>Jobs&Careers>Sun Devil CareerLink
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