What Can I Do With My Major??????? Exploring Career Pathways Presented by: Patty Dang, M.S. Career Development Services Counselor

Learning Outcomes Identify two ways to get information on a chosen career. Describe key elements in the first two stages of career development process. Analyze how your major does or does not align with your career interests.

Agenda CDS Resources On/off-campus resources Career Development Process Career Research Resources How Does This Apply To My Major? 5 Stages of the Career Development Process Focus on Self-Discovery/ Exploration Career assessments Topics to research How does this apply to my major? Focus on Career Research Increase understanding of career pathways Informational Interviews Preparation CDS Resources On/off-campus resources Connect majors with Career Decision

Career Development Process Self-Discovery Career Research Design Your Career Plan Experience Your Field Launch Your Career Who Am I? What is important to me? What do I value more? Do my personal interests relate to careers? How do I get help? Career Exploration Understand multiple career pathways Review job descriptions Short-term goals? Meet with a Career Counselor Decision- Making Creating a timeline Internships Gain hands- on work experience and skills Relationship Building Job search strategies Proactive job search strategies Networking update resume and cover letter Practice Mock Interviews Salary Negotiations

Self Discovery/Exploration What is important to me in the world of work? How do my personality, values, interests, skills, match with my career interests? What is more valuable to me? Use Career Assessment to explore personality, values interests and skills What classes do I like? Speak with a Career Counselor or Academic Advisor

Self-Discovery/Exploration Career Assessments Inventory your personality, values, skills and interests What do I like to do vs. what I’m good at Match majors with careers

Self-Discovery/Exploration Topics to Research Knowledge, skills, or education needed Duties and responsibilities of the position Working conditions, e.g., hours, physical demands of job, physical environment, level of stress Salary range or compensation for work Opportunities for advancement Related occupations Future job outlook Benefits e.g., insurance, vacation days

Self-Discovery/Exploration How does this apply to my major? Knowledge required, training needed Skills, e.g., problem solving needed to perform job Duties and responsibilities Working conditions, e.g., hours, physical demands of job, physical environment, level of stress Salary range or compensation for work Opportunities for advancement Related occupations Future job outlook

Career Research Conduct career exploration using multiple sources (bls.gov, eurkea, career cruising) Understand multiple career pathways (salary information, educational preparation, training, experience, and industry trends) Review job descriptions to improve your understanding of the skills and experience required by employers Request an informational interview with a professional in a career you are interested in

Career Research Increase Understanding of Career Pathways Research with web and or print resources (Internet or career-related guides) Select a strategy that fits your values, personality, interests and skills best Explore multiple pathways Plan B?

Career Research Informational Interviews Explore career options Gain personal insight Ask for job shadowing experience or an internship View a “Day in the life” of a professional Get tips and strategies Learn about industry trends Build networking and or mentorship relationships

Career Research Preparation What kind of education do you need? Graduate School? What type of skills and experience does an entry-level position require? Internships, job-shadowing and leadership opportunities on campus

CDS Resources On-Campus Career Resource Assistants Career Counseling Workshop & Events Resume & Cover Letter design and critique Set-up Dolphin CareerLink Profile Set-up “Agent” on Dolphin CareerLink to get emails on new positions Job Search Strategies Answer basic career-related questions and concerns Meet one-on-one with a Career Counselor Career Assessment Interpretation of Eureka and or Career Cruising Administer and Interpret MBTI Career Assessment Mock-Interviews Proactive Job Search strategies Weekly Resume Clinic Weekly Drop-in Counseling Entire Fall 2012 Schedule

CDS Resources Online Career Assessments Other Resources Eureka Career Cruising Dolphin CareerLink (Job Bulletin) Resume Handbook Graduate & Professional School Handbook CDS Website

How Does this apply to My Major? Do My personal interests and career interest connect with my Major? Which classes reflect your career interest(s)? What careers do you think you would like, based on your education, values, interests and skills combined? What types of careers can you come up with that integrate what you love to do and what you are good at? (example: Wants to be a teacher + loves music= music teacher)

How Does this apply to My Major? Choosing A Major Choosing a major does not mean it’s permanent What classes do you enjoy most? Speak with a Faculty member, Academic Advisor, or Career Counselor

How Does this apply to My Major? Internships & Education What types of careers can I do with this major? How can I connect the theory in class into practical skills? No amount of education, counseling, and informational interviews will provide better clarity on your selected major or choosing a career pathway than actual hands-on experience. (internships, job-shadowing, and part-time work)

Resources to help you … Career Development Services: Website Career Steps on CDS Website: Career Steps 4-year Career Compass Guide: Career Compass Detailed Listing of Workshops & Events: Schedule Exploring Majors: College Majors 101, Myplan, What Can I Do With My Major For more information please visit our website

What Can I Do With My Major??????? Exploring Career Pathways Evaluation http://go.csuci.edu/cdsexplore Thank You!

from September 13, 2012 – November 29, 2012 Questions? Please feel free to come by the Career Center for Drop-in Counseling held every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. from September 13, 2012 – November 29, 2012 Amanda Carpenter, M.S. Coordinator of Career Development Services & Henry L. "Hank" Lacayo Institute Internship Program California State University Channel Islands  Bell Tower 1527 (805) 437-3565 (office) amanda.carpenter@csuci.edu    Career Development Center California State University Channel Islands  Bell Tower 1548 (805) 437-3270 (office) (805) 437-8899 (fax) career.services@csuci.edu Patty Dang Career Development Services Counselor California State University Channel Islands  Bell Tower 1548 (805) 437-3270 (office) (805) 437-8899 (fax) career.services@csuci.edu