FOR TRAINING USE ONLY 1 Be a leader All the time

FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Leadership Communication is Hard-- 2

FOR TRAINING USE ONLY From Today’s Headlines --92 Missileers Implicated in Cheating Scandal-- AF Secretary Deborah Lee James said 92 missile launch officers assigned to Malmstrom AFB, Mont., have been implicated in an investigation of cheating on a monthly nuclear proficiency exam. All 92 missileers have temporarily been decertified pending the outcome of the investigation—that's almost half of the Malmstrom-based missileer force and nearly three times that of the 34 initially implicated. Of those 92, roughly 40 are suspected of actually cheating. The rest likely knew of the cheating and did not report it, said Air Force Global Strike Command boss Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson... AF nuclear launch officers must receive a score of 90 percent or higher to pass nuclear exams, but AF leaders said most missileers feel they must score 100 percent each time. "I believe that a very terrible irony in this whole situation is that these missileers didn't cheat to pass, they cheated because they felt driven to get 100 percent, getting 90 percent or 95 percent was considered a failure in their eyes," said James. Some 500 nuclear launch officers at all three Air Force ICBM bases retook the test after the cheating allegations surfaced; 22 failed. Wilson said those officers will be retrained and given the chance to retake the test. The average score was 95.5 percent, officials said. —Amy McCullough Friday January 31,

Exploring Career Options – So… What CAN You Do With Your Major? CS 4-2 Feb 2014

Students face many challenges! And you want me to think of career options now?

But don’t worry, you have time to decide what you want to do when you grow up!

RESULTS from Cit101 Career Plan. It matches my Skills, Interests, Values, and/or Personality % It sounds exciting and adventurous % This job relates to my major % It has a good salary range % I know someone who has been successful in this career field % Someone suggested I pursue this career field (family member or friend) % It seems stable and not too risky % I am unsure about why it interests me % 6.) The Class of Reasons why your career path or job interests you.

RESULTS from Cit101 Career Plan How do I find summer internships related to this career? % How do I find jobs in this career field? % Is this job stable or projected to grow in the current job market? % Does it require more education or certifications? % How do I find someone in the career field to learn more? % How does my major relate to this career? % Class of What are characteristic about your career path that you will research to help you reach your goals?

Have you really taken the time to look at where your major will get you? What are the required classes? Can it be done in 4 years or will it take more time? Are graduates with your major being hired out of college? What jobs do people with your major choose and what does your future look like?

My parents say Engineering. I want to go into the military. I am just not sure what to do? My career path relates to my major – but I have some questions…

1.Ask yourself, “Why did I choose this major?” 2.Think of things you enjoyed in high school. 3.Don’t undervalue your experience! 4.Get the opinion of people you trust about your major:  Students and Classmates  Teachers and Mentors  Academic Advisors  Parents and Siblings  People in the field or The Career Center A word on Majors & Changing Majors Resiliency & “Pick & Stick”

Pointers for Students who are considering a major change: 1. Consult with your Academic Advisors in your current major. 2. Consult with the Associate Dean or Department Head in the new major. 3. Get forms for “Requesting a Change of Academic Major” from Registrar's Office in Bond Hall. 4. Do not wait until the last minute! Lesesne Gateway Live Link - Steps To Change Your Major

1.“I picked my major because it has a good salary range.” 42% 2.“Is my career path stable or projected to grow in the future?” 39.35% 3.“How does my major relate to a career?” 30.10% 4.“I picked my major because it seems stable and not too risky.”18.21%

Majors with the Highest Unemployment Rate Majors with the Lowest Unemployment Rate 1. Clinical Psychology 19.5% 2. Fine Arts 16.2% 3. U.S. History 15.1% 4. Military Technologies; Educational Psychology 10.9% 5. Architecture 10.6% 6. Organizational Psychology 10.4% 7. Miscellaneous Psychology 10.3% 8. Language and Literature 10.2% 1. Medical, Nursing, and Support Services Related to Medical Field like PT and OT 7.7% 2. Production & Supply Chain Management 6.1% 3. Pharmacy 3.2% 4. Communications & Disorders Sciences 3.3% 5. Elementary Education 3.6% 6. Special Needs Education 3.6% Majors and Opportunity Huffington Post Major Survey 2011

1. Chemical Engineering $109, Electrical Engineering $103, Physics $101, Applied Mathematics $98, Computer Engineering $101, Biomedical Engineering $97, Economics $94, Mechanical Engineering $94, Statistics $93, Civil Engineering $90, Mathematics $89, Environmental Engineering $88, Management Info. Systems $88, Software Engineering $87, Finance and Accounting $87,300 A few of the best-paying college degrees Huffington Post Major Survey 2011

YOU GET PAID TO DO WHAT? “It sounds exciting and adventurous!”49.93% Stunt Woman Victoria's Secret Photographer Candy Store Owner Filmmaker, Marine Biologist Beer Brewer LEGO Sculptor Surf Board Designer Car Aficionado Really Cool Jobs

Know the spectrum of your job choices Science Related Major or H.E.S.S. P.T. School or Medical School? Sports Management or Business? Therapist, Doctor, or Nurse? Management and Training for a Sports Organization? Business or Engineering Major Training Program? Entrepreneur or Business? Sales or Consulting? Graduate School?

An example of what can you do right now? 1.How do I find summer internships related to this career? 48.02% 2.How do I find jobs in this career field? 42.58% 3.What is the salary range for this job? 37.74%

An example of where to start. This is you Business Major - “What are my friends at Clemson doing right now?” English Major - “Why hasn’t he moved to the next cadet yet?”

Understand the requirements of your major. “This job relates to my major.”45.81% Click here to see Poly Sci. FBI is my path… The Citadel Bachelor of Arts in Political Science This major has a strong appeal for those students who are seeking careers in law and government. Examples: Foreign Service, Homeland Security Department of State, Intelligence Agencies, or Military Services and a broad range of civilian and government organizations. Majors are required to take 14 courses in upper level political science courses. Each major must select one of the following departmental subfields for specialization in the junior and senior years.  American Government and Politics  International Politics and Military Affairs  Pre-Law and Legal Studies

Step 1. Find the Resource Step 2. Pick your Major WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?

Step 3. Review the Content Step 4. Talk to Someone in the Field Career Planning Guide – Informational Interview Identify a Person in the Field to Interview Example Political Science Major PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

More Resources

Work Experience, Internships, and Volunteering Summer work experience related to your major looks really good on a resume. Getting some exposure to a field will help you figure out, “Do I like the career field (or not)?” Networking with Alumni and people in the field will help you make good connections for the future. Employers more frequently hire students with some work experience or internships related to their career or major.

Remember to be FLEXIBLE! Plans evolve over time. You may decide to change your plans! Conditions you have no control over may change. Start considering several different options early in your college career.

Ruthie Levia’14 Criminal Justice Major Started researching FBI sophomore year – got an internship! Seeking positions in Law Enforcement. Justin Wycoff ‘14 Business Major Started researching business opportunities sophomore Year. Accepted position with Deloitte Dec.2013! Jim Knowles ‘13 Psychology Major and M.Ed. Grad Student Accepted position with Verizon’s Management Training Program Jan.2014! Planning now helps in the future

Karina Schneider ’15 Business Major with Accounting Focus. Interning for marketing company to gain work experience. Evan Grant ’16 Civil Engineering Major Interning for Stantec Engineering Summer 2014 as a result of successful Informational Interview!

Where to Start for Success Take small steps& stretch the limits of your comfort zone.  Volunteer for a committee.  Join a club that gives you exposure to something career related.  Run for office or seek out a leadership role.  Use a school project to integrate research into a specific career path. Avoid “Nay-Sayers” and Negativity.  Surround yourself with positive people who will support you. Don’t underestimate a positive attitude!  Remind yourself of areas in which you are doing well.  Congratulate yourself on good decisions.  Engage in “Positive self-talk” and coach yourself in the direction of success

1.Use The Career Center as a resource! 2.Drop by Resume Blitz, Friday 12:30-2:30 MCH. 3.Career Education Drop-in hours 1:00-3:00 Mon.-Thurs., The Citadel Career Center. Career Fair 26 Feb

FOR TRAINING USE ONLY 30 Be a leader All the time