Ch. 15 Plan: Finding a Career

Change and Career Planning The world of work is constantly changing Technology and globalization are key factors Work ethic is still important! College students of today are likely to have several careers in their lifetimes

Job v. Career? A job a place you go to complete tasks and earn a paycheck A career is something you own that enhances your life and bring internal rewards along with monetary satisfaction

Strategies to Successfully Prepare for Your Future p. 345 Make good grades Acknowledge your abilities, values, interests Advance your technology skills Hone your speaking, writing, communication Actively explore your career options Get involved and stay active Give back to your community Use your summers wisely Expand your cultural and global knowledge Utilize your campus Career Center

Your Career Self-Study What is your personality type? What are your interests? Do you enjoy physical or mental work? What are your values? Where do you want to live? Do you want to travel? What motivates you? What are your skills? Do you like routine?

Undeclared? Ten Steps to Career Decision Making Dream! Go where the puck is going! Talk to your advisor Use electives Visit the Career Center on campus Read, read, read! Shadow or volunteer Join pre-professional organizations Get a part-time job or a summer practicum or internship

What Can I Do With a Major In…? http://Typefocus.com Explore Occupations Tab > Majors > Select Cluster http://www.quintcareers.com/majors/ http://www.myplan.com/majors/what-to-do- with-a-major.php

Choosing a Career Enjoyment/ Likability Salary Requirement Average hours required in a week Educational Requirements

Two paths at HCC Workforce Academic Plan to attain a bachelor’s degree Will transfer to a university Associate of Arts, Sciences, Arts in Education Plan to work immediately after finishing your program Most classes will not transfer to a university You will receive a certificate, diploma or Associate of Applied Science

HCC Transfer Room View Articulation Agreements to find out which colleges will accept AAS degrees Hccs.edu > Current Students > Instructional Programs > Transfer Options http://sites.hccs.edu/transfers/

Find out what degree plan you are on right now. HCCS.EDU > Student Sign Ins > People Soft Step 1 How to view your iAAR Step 2 If this is not the correct degree plan, see your senior advisor to have the plan changed.

How to view you iAAR (degree plan) Start at http://www.hccs.edu Look under Student Sign Ins Click on People soft & Sign In Under Other Academics Select iAAR/Academic Requirements Review the next page to determine if you have the correct iAAR on file.

Topic Reflections What is the difference between a job and career? ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e Topic Reflections What is the difference between a job and career? What can you do now to prepare for your future career?