A “Major” Decision Career Development Center and Academic Advising

Career Development Center Career Counseling Career Assessments AD 117 – Career Planning and Development Co-op and Internship Program Resume Development Job Search Assistance Professional Skill Development

Academic Advising Assistance with short-term and long-term goal setting Curricular guidance Major exploration Academic resources Graduation planning

Career Exploration: Know Yourself Personality Interests Skills Work Values Personal Values Leisure Time Experience

Which Major?? Occupationally-oriented: Trains you in particular knowledge and skills needed for entering a specific occupation or industry Multi-potential: Fosters intellectual growth while giving you a great deal of flexibility

Explore Links Between Majors and Careers Research a major to discover what careers it might lead to Research careers to find out what majors are suggested as the most appropriate educational background

Important Transferrable Skills Interpersonal Skills – relate well with others Communication Skills – verbal and written Mathematical, Scientific and Computer Skills Problem-Solving Skills Time-Management Skills Self-Management Skills

Make A Balanced Decision Use your head: Make sure the career you select is practical for you Use your heart: Make sure the career is something you will love

Academic Advising siue.edu/advising Career Development Center siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter

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