5 Steps of Career Development  Self-Assessment  Research Careers  Educational Preparation  Place yourself in the environment of your career interest: (informational Interviews, Internships, clubs/associations)  Targeted Job Search

Strategies for Career Development in College.  Create writing portfolio, get published  Conduct informational Interviews with professionals in your field of interest.  Volunteer with non-profits if applicable to your interests  Develop strengths through co-curricular activities/jobs.

B.S. English  Secondary Education Teacher (w/Credential)  Community College English Teacher w/Master’s  Entry Level writing positions (Publications, Advertising, Public Relations, Technical) Indeed.comIndeed.com  Entry level employment in publishing industry ( copy editor, proof reader, marketing and events)  ESL teacher (w/certificate)

Strategies to Enhance Marketability Minor in: Journalism/Publishing Related: Journalism Public Relations Marketing Non-English specific areas: Human Resources Business Management Criminal Justice Whatever interests you…. Internships Club Involvement – leadership/event planning

English B.A. + Advanced Degree M.A. English: Teaching at College and University Level, M.A. Journalism: Writing, Publishing, Editing ( CSU Northridge, Fresno, San Jose, USC, UC Berkeley )  Law : Corporate Law, Estates and Trusts, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law  LSAT, 3-4 Years Law School, Bar Exam  Public Administration  Master’s Degree - Program/Project leadership at local, County, State, Federal level.  Nursing Programs:  Masters for non-nursing majors (APU, Western )

B.A. English + Advanced Degree  Higher Education Leadership/Counseling  Masters in Higher Ed Counseling or Administrative Emphasis. All University Student Services  Organizational Development:  Master’s Degree, leads to Human Resources Management  School Counselor (K-12) Masters and PPS Credential

BA/BS Humanities  Non-Profit/Advocacy groups: (Marketing, Volunteer Coordinator, Fund Raising, program development, project management, operations management)  Entry Level Human Resources (w/minor or certificate)  Entry Level Sales, client relations, product representation (Insurance, Financial Services, other – Business Minor may help)  Entry Level Management Trainee (Enterprise, Target other, Bus. Min)  Higher Education Administrative Support: University Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar etc – experience while student working on campus is good.

BA/BS Humanities  Government Agency Entry Level positions Program support positions (administrative, project management, customer service (example Social Security Administration, clerical, etc.)  Federal Gov’t: usajobs.gov  State of California: jobs.ca.gov  Los Angeles County: lacounty.gov (click on view job opportunities)  Orange County: media.ocgov.com/gov/hr

BA/BS Humanities  Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent/Broker (pass exams, no specific degree required)  Hospitality/Positions – Hotel/Restaurant Management, Conference Sales/Coordinators (w/experience and/or minor)  Retail - Department/Area Manager (w/retail experience and/or business or fashion minor)  Law Enforcement (Police, DEA, FBI)

Career Center  Drop-In 11-3 each day  Resume  Assessments sign-up  Job Search  Career Counseling Appt.  Explore Career Options  Review Assessments  Mock Interview