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Two Centers – One Location Career Counseling Center Lucy C. Gammon, Director “Offering Help with Major Decisions” through Career Testing, Career Exploration and Career Decision Making Class Career Services Kim Billeaudeau, Director Assists Students with career planning, job search preparation and connecting with jobs and employers. Conference Center Room 104

SAME GOAL - CAREER PLANNING FOR SUCCESS The Career Counseling Center and Career Services can help you with all aspects of your career journey throughout your years at UL Lafayette. Let us guide you with services such as information on majors, career testing, career planning and job seeking strategies for your successful future.

CAREER COUNSELING CENTER Division of Student Affairs Offering Help with “MAJOR” Decisions Conference Center 104 http://findyourmajor.louisiana.edu/

Goals of Career Counseling Self Assessment - to enable students to examine their interests, values, skills and personality characteristics by participating in self-assessment exercises and testing Research and Exploration - to help them gather information about career options and evaluate the pros and cons of different occupations as they may relate to their personal choices and career goals Career Planning - to help students learn the importance of school involvement, part-time and summer jobs, internships, volunteer work, professional organizations, resume writing and networking as early strategies in their career decision-making Future - finally, to have students learn that career development is a lifetime process that can be both exciting and fulfilling

Unsure About a Major?   Research by Penn State and other institutions has shown that up to 80 percent of students entering college are unsure about their major, even if they've initially declared a major. Up to 50 percent of college students change their majors at least once before graduation, and on average, college students may change their major three times over the course of their college career. Students who aren't sure about their majors often want a quick decision or a magical answer. But studies have shown that you can’t take shortcuts if you want to find a good career fit.

Some Things to Consider When Choosing a Major A description of the Major Interesting history and background information about the Major Coursework required for this Major Type of career opportunities that this major will offer Educational level required for those career opportunities Employment outlook—National, State and Regional Average salary levels---National, State and Regional Advice from experts in the field and type of work required

On the Right Track? Things Students Should Consider Get to know and talk to your advisor about your goals Visit the Career Counseling Center and talk to the counselor and use the tools available at the Center Join a student organization in your field Seek out professionals in the field and ask questions Try a volunteering in your community---it will give you personal satisfaction and make you a more well rounded person Think about an internship or summer job in your area of study Start a Career file and Resume early

Who Visits the Center Perspective students invited by Enrollment Services Incoming students invited during Orientation Currently enrolled student looking to change their major Undeclared students required to come by their advisors Students who are researching what they can do with their degree Students who have been placed on Financial Aid Probation Students registered in ACSK 100 classes through Junior Division Students enrolled in the ACSK 140 class Graduate student and alumni

Freshmen Seminar and Intro Classes are Invited to the Center HUMN 101 BADM 100 SCI 101 DSGN 101 EDCI 100 HUMR 100 HIM 100 NURS 104 CMPS 150 ENGR

Why Come to the Center? We see students who are Undecided and may have stated their major as “Undeclared”. We see students who want to change their major because of lack of interest in the coursework, poor academic performance or inability to meet the criteria needed for that major. We see students who are satisfied with their college major but want to do some exploring or research about how that major will lead them to a good career fit. We see students who have a specific career in mind but are unsure what to major in to meet their goals.

Services of the Career Counseling Center An appointment is NOT needed to use the Center The Center is a free service to all currently enrolled students Career Testing available Browsing Library Informational materials Career Class Counseling

CAREER TESTING CHOICES by Bridges FOCUS 2 Campbell Interest and Skill Survey Career Decision Making class

Career Library Resource information of all types is available in the Career Counseling Center. Learn about the nature of work, education, training, job outlook, salaries, job titles and job descriptions for thousands of careers.

Career Decision Making Class ACSK 140 is a half-semester, one-credit hour course. The class is taught primarily on Moodle. It is recommended for students wanting an in-depth career analysis. Students are required to take career tests in this course.

Value of the Center The Center is a very hands-on, student-oriented place for students to come and gather information about career options and evaluate the pros and cons of different occupations and graduate programs as they may relate to their personal choices and career goals.

Career Counseling Center Lee Hall 110 · 337.482.5431 Offering Help with “Major” Decisions Career Testing Software Vocational Assessment Career Library Career Decision Making Course (ACSK 140) The Career Counseling Center’s hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM M-TH 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM F Most services are FREE to current UL Lafayette students. Please bring your UL Lafayette I.D. with you when visiting our Center.

Exploring CAREER SERVICES Conference Center, Room 104 http://careerservices.louisiana.edu

Welcome to Career Services! UL Lafayette Career Services department is a division of Student Affairs and provides services to UL Lafayette students and alumni in career planning, development and job seeking strategies. The department serves as a major link between students/alumni and potential employers. The Career Services staff is a team of professionals who are committed to providing quality services to our customers.

Customers of Career Services Students Alumni Employers Faculty & Staff

Services for Students Job Listings On Campus Interviewing Co-op Program Career & Recruitment Days Workshops Resume Writing Assistance Resource Room Guest Speakers

Check out CAREER SERVICES ONLINE NEED A JOB? Check out CAREER SERVICES ONLINE http://careerservices.louisiana.edu

Services for Students: Career Services Online Part-time Full-time Internships Co-op positions Summer Many local employers as well as employers nationwide are posting jobs for all UL Lafayette students and alumni in CAREER SERVICES ONLINE. Students and alumni can search jobs at no charge!

CAREER SERVICES ONLINE – STUDENT HOME PAGE

Services for Students: On-Campus Interviewing Every Fall & Spring semester Career Services coordinates approximately 40 – 50 employer visits on campus to interview students for Full-time, Internship & Co-op positions.

Services for Students: Cooperative Education Program Cooperative Education is a supervised educational program for qualified students which integrates periods of academic study with periods of paid, professional work experience. Benefits of a Co-op: Retain Full Time student status Gain real world experience Earn $ while you learn

Services for Students: CAREER DAYS Representatives from Major Companies & Agencies attend Recruiters from Graduate & Professional Schools attend

CAREER EVENTS Campus wide Career Days Business, Government, Liberal Arts, General Day Engineering, Computer Science, Science, Technology Day Nursing & Allied Health Day Teacher Recruitment Day Liberal Arts Day

Services for Students: Workshops/Events Resume Writing Interviewing Tips Mock Interviews Employer Panels Dining/Business Etiquette http://careerservices.louisiana.edu

Services for Students: Individual Appointments Students may contact our office to schedule an appointment for individual advising with a staff member during any phase of their career planning or job search process.

Conference Center, Room 104 CAREER SERVICES Conference Center, Room 104 Monday – Thursday: 7:30 – 5:00 Friday: 7:30 – 12:30 482-1444 http://careerservices.louisiana.edu

The Learning Center Coordinator, Lee 204b CAREER PLANNING QUIZ To receive credit for your CRLA certification requirements, please complete the quiz via the link below Sign, print, and submit the completed form to The Learning Center Coordinator, Lee 204b