Major Exploration Program 2019 UCF Orientation Program First Year Advising and Exploration Career Services

Overview Pre-test Major Exploration Program Childhood Dream Job How to Explore Majors/Careers Career Research Career Happenstance Next Steps Post-test

Major Exploration Program We are here to help! FYAE and Career Services work together to assist you in your major exploration journey. Individual academic and career advising Online resources: Email Communication Website: http://mep.sdes.ucf.edu/ and http://career.ucf.edu/students/ Facebook—Major Exploration Program Major Exploration Workshops and Events Calendar of events Class options for exploration MHS 2330 – Career Planning, COMPASS SLS 1501 – Strategies for Success NOTE- maybe here we could both give a brief overview of all the resources our office provides together, rather than taking up 1-2 slides on the Career Services overview/roadmap?

Childhood Dream Job When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? (just pick one) Why was this dream job so appealing? What skills would this job require? What kind of personality traits would be an asset in this job? Do you still want to have this dream job? Why or why not?

Where perfect careers match your VIPS The Career Sweet Spot Where perfect careers match your VIPS INTERESTS SKILLS VALUES PERSONALITY

How to Explore Your Interests, Majors, and Careers Let’s look at some easy online tools you can access and utilize to explore your interests, majors of interests, and career options so you can gather more information and get closer to making a decision on a major. A review of online resources available through Career Services!

Lets explore: www.floridashines.org/find-a-career Take the assessments? Or will they already have taken them? Lets explore: www.floridashines.org/find-a-career

Self Exploration

Your Career Clusters Based on Interests

Career Clusters and UCF Majors https://bit.ly/UCFCareerClusters Once you’ve determined your top two clusters, visit this link to explore which majors match these clusters to help you explore possible majors of interest to you. This tool is hyperlinked, so you can click on the cluster to learn more about it and career possibilities, and click on the colleges to learn more about their undergraduate programs. Take note of a few majors you’d like to explore further and continue to learn about careers available with that major.

Career Research Activity Once you’ve determined your top two clusters, visit this link to explore which majors match these clusters to help you explore possible majors of interest to you. This tool is hyperlinked, so you can click on the cluster to learn more about it and career possibilities, and click on the colleges to learn more about their undergraduate programs. Take note of a few majors you’d like to explore further and continue to learn about careers available with that major.

How to Embrace Career Happenstance Be open to new experiences. Try things outside of your comfort zone. Challenge yourself frequently. You may not know now what exactly you want to do, but moving forward and exploring new interests can help you find out your career purpose, passion and interests. Consider seeking out butterflies, rather than waiting for them to come to you. Planned happenstance can help you explore new interests and careers in a more flexible way so you can further define your goals and purpose.

Make a Plan, Take Action To avoid this moment: Talk to career professionals in your interest areas. Job shadow or volunteer. Join clubs, campus activities. Consult with your professors. Meet with your academic advisors, discuss option of taking introductory classes. Attend Career Services events in order to speak with employers about their career opportunities. Talk to a Career Counselor! Schedule an appointment to discuss your options, questions, and interests. Engage in these activities

Undeclared Policy All students at the University of Central Florida are expected to officially declare a major prior to earning 45 college credit hours (this includes credits earned from CLEP, Dual Enrollment, AP, and IB). An administrative hold to prevent future university registration will be placed on the records of all students that have not declared a major. Students must meet with an academic advisor (within Student Development and Enrollment Services, the Colleges, or Regional Campuses) to have the hold released. 9/20/2019 11:08 AM

Excess Hours In response to the Florida Legislature’s decision on excess hours academic advisors will assist students in selecting classes Start exploring early Choose electives wisely, still explore If considering a double major understand you will be charged for both majors up front and then reimbursed once both majors are complete Concerns: http://www.registrar.sdes.ucf.ed 9/20/2019 11:08 AM

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