Transcript Pathways to Career Success

Pathways to
Career Success:
Parental Collaboration with the Career
Center
Congratulations!
You have the ability to make an amazing
impact!
We STUDIED it and
over 1800 students told us that their parents’
opinions matter!
Families Impact Decisions
By…
• what they do professionally and what they say about it
• what they say are “good” and “bad” careers and majors
• giving their students permission and encouragement to explore
• putting pressure
Journey from College to the Job Market
– Professional schools and majors train students for a particular
profession
– Liberal arts and science education gives students the
opportunity to explore a wide breadth of subject areas
– STONY BROOK offers a mix of both general (liberal arts and
sciences) and specific professional majors
– Most of the specific training happens on the job
Debunking Major Myths
Let’s test your knowledge!
• Toni Morrison- Author (Song of Solomon, Beloved, & The Bluest Eye)
– Undergraduate Major: English
• Mitt Romney-Politician & Bain Capitol CEO
– Undergraduate Major: English
• Peter Thiel-Founder of Paypal
– Undergraduate Major: Philosophy
• Teri Hatcher-Actress (Desperate Housewives)
– Undergraduate Major: Mathematics & Engineering
• Christopher Connor-Sherwin Williams CEO
– Undergraduate Major: Sociology
• Ursula K. LeGuin-Author
– Undergraduate Major: Anthropology
What “Major” Really Means
Definition: A subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his
or her principal interest and upon which a large share of his or her efforts
are concentrated
Today’s employers and graduate admissions officers expect students to
have a diverse range of majors. Some require prerequisite classes to be
taken, but it is rare that acceptance is contingent upon a particular major.
Myth 1 : Major = Money
REALITY: Money and success are
attached to professions, NOT majors.
Myth 2 : Major = Graduate Degree
• The majority of matriculated medical students major in
something OTHER than BIOLOGY although core coursework
in science is required
• Law school requires NO specific academic preparation
• MBA requires NO specific academic preparation but asks for
work experience
A Whole New World
Changes in the past 30 years
1982
2012
• Manufacturing-Based Economy
• Information and Service-Based
Economy
• Employee/Company Loyalty
Model
• Freelance Model
• Domestic Job Market
• Global Job Market
What Employers Want…
Employees who are:
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Ethical team members
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Self-motivated
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Able to function autonomously
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Able to work well in teams
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Creative thinkers
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Highly adaptable
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Problem solvers
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Effective communicators
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Confident
EXPERIENCE
• Class of 2012: 60% of Paid Interns Got Job Offers
Services we offer to increase
opportunities for success
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Career counseling
Resume review
Interview preparation
Assistance finding internships
Interest, skills and personality test administration
Access to community service opportunities
Job fairs
Career planning courses
Career advising network
Access to job postings on ZebraNet
Help us help your students
• Listen to their interests and support their success
• Encourage them to find practical opportunities like internships to
enhance their classroom experience
• Encourage them to get involved on campus
• Direct your son or daughter to the Career Center early (we consult
with students of all class years)
• Share your professional knowledge and opportunities
Questions