You’re West… What’s Next? A GPS for the Road to the Career That’s Right for You

Freaky Career Factoids

What percentage of students change their major at least once before graduating? The correct answer is… A. 75% to 80% B.25% to 30% C.90% to 95% D.50% to 60% Factoid #1

What percentage of US employees report not liking their jobs? The correct answer is… C. 87% A.14% B.27% C.87% D.64% Factoid #2

Which of the following is the least healthy activity? The correct answer is… B. Working in a toxic job A.Eating chocolate daily B.Working in a toxic job C.Smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day D.Doing homework Factoid #3

What Do You Think?

Why Did You Decide to Go to College? Many students say… To get a good job It’s the thing to do after high school Because of family pressures To get a specific job

Why Should You Choose a Career Early? Choosing a major and career path early can help students… Have a higher GPA Have more academic motivation Stay on track to graduate Feel more personal purpose in college

What is a good way to choose a career? Many students look at… Money Status TV Guess Work Or look to… Parents Respected Individuals Friends Peer Groups

Why Should You Go To Career Development? It will improve your self knowledge & awareness It will help you build confidence It will help decrease your anxiety, and stress It will save you time, money, and effort Increases your clarity It will prepare you to make effective decisions

Is There an App for That? Career Development Uses a 4-Step Program to Cover 4 Crucial Areas to Help You Make an Informed Decision (It’s a GPS… No apps here)

So How Does this Career Development Stuff Work? There is no such thing as 1 perfect career, & Career Development will not tell you what to do. Instead, Career Development will Cover 4 Areas in 4 steps To empower YOU To make an informed decision

The Four Areas of Career Development Self Knowledge World of Work (Career Exploration) Decision MakingCareer Transition Action Steps Informed Decision All 4 of these Areas Will Be Explored in the Following 4 Steps…

Step 1: Who Are You?

College is supposed to be about finding yourself… Career Development can help you… Learn about your… Values Personality Skills Interests Through… Career Coaching Personality Assessments Volunteering Career Conversations Campus Involvement Workshops

Step 2: What Should You Do?

College is also about figuring out what you want to do… Career Development can help you… Choose Your… Major Career Path Through… Research (ONET & OOH) Informational Interviewing Shadowing Internship Exploration Genograms Decision Making Work

Step 3: Is Your Choice Right?

Practice Makes Perfect… Career Development can help you… To… Verify Your Decision Learn Job Skills Through… Professional Practice Preparation Internships Student Employment Mock Interviewing

Step 4: How’s the Real World?

When College Ends, It’s Time to Put What You’ve Learned into Action… Career Development can help you… Learn About… The Career Transition Through… Goal Setting Interview Coaching Resume Doctor Job Search Skills Career Employment Research

Where is Career Development Located? We are located in Career Services! In addition to housing Career Development, Career Services can help you… Find Volunteer Opportunities Find part-time work on and off campus Gain relevant experience through internships Learn skills that are important for the transition from college life to the world of work Have networking opportunities Build an effective resume Improve interviewing skills Make employment contacts

So How Do You Get Started Hitting the Road Running with Career Development? Call or Stop By to Make a Career Counseling Appointment at… Career Services rd Floor Parker Hall in Career Services You Can Get a Head Start by… Activating Your Career Web Account Online Doing Some Career Research Knowing that 88.5% of Career Counseling Clients Find it Very Helpful!