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YOU, YOUR MAJOR AND DESTINY Engineering Career Center 660 South Mill Ave, Suite 107 (Enter from Sixth Street)

You’ve made a good decision by selecting a major in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Survey of 1,700-plus executives offers national, regional views on business conditions, investment plans, policy concerns DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Technology companies plan to hire new staff over the next 12 months, but are concerned about a persistent shortage of tech talent, according to the second annual National Survey of Technology, Policy and Strategic Issues released today by the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA).

DATE:September 19, 2013 SUBJECT: Technical Degrees Lead List of Top-Paid Majors for Class of 2013 Grads Technical majors—especially those in engineering—head the list of top-paid majors for the Class of 2013, according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE's September 2013 Salary Survey found that seven engineering majors are among the 10 highest-paid at the bachelor's- degree level.

Presentation Topics YOU – Learning about YOU YOUR MAJOR – Where to find career information about your major DESTINY – What it means to be a Fulton Engineering in the 21 st Century Workplace

The Question: What kind of training will complement my interests and abilities so that I can be prepared to do my best work and create the life I want?

Personality Values Skills and Strengths Interests Life Experiences Needs and Wants

Common Perception

Mechanical Engineer Job Function: Design Testing Research and Development Manufacturing Sales Consulting Management

Industries Aerospace Automotive Biotechnology Chemical Manufacturing Construction Consumer Products Defense Government Healthcare Mining Power Semiconductor Telecommunications Utilities Waste Management

Occupational Information O*NETOnLine is a compilation of vocational information provided by the US Department of Labor and the information is free to users. Enter an occupational title, such as “mechanical engineer” into “find occupations” to get detailed information. /

Occupational Information Career Cornerstone is a resource center for those pursuing careers in engineering, mathematics, information technology and the physical sciences.

Occupational Information LinkedIn is a free social networking site for professionals that contains a wealth of information about people, industries companies and jobs. You do have to register and create a profile in order to use it. The power is in the Groups. Join some that interest you and join the conversation.

LinkedIn Resources There are videos to guide college students to getting the most out of LinkedIn. They can be found at There is also a section to help students connect with alumni There is a separate Engineering Career Center presentation on using LinkedIn.

Job Descriptions

Are you sitting on the fence between two majors? Be sure to see your academic advisor!

Job security in the 21 st Century is not found in employment but in continuing to be employable.

Downsizing Right-sizing Reorganizing Outsourcing Offshoring Knowledge Nomads Free Agents Tied to Cyberspace Global Pioneers Rich Feller Colorado State

Yesterday vs. Today

Technology Skills have a Two-Year Half Life - Eric Bloom

The Fulton Engineer Technically Proficient Experienced Articulate Business-minded Cross-disciplinary Team Member Globally Competent Polished

How Do I Get There? 1.START EARLY! 2.Take advantage of academic resources 3.Take part in study groups 4.Get involved in campus activities 5.Get to know other Sun Devils 6.Attend events and workshops presented by the Engineering Career Center

ECC Services for First Year Students Engineering Career Exploration Night Peer Career Coaches Special Panels and Workshops held in PV East and Palo Verde

ECC Services for Fulton Students Fall and Spring Career Fairs Employer Mixers Employer Panels Career Fair “Prep Sessions” On Campus Recruiting Individual Coaching Appointments

For More Information Connect with Fulton Engineering Career Center Phone: (480) Website: Sun Devil CareerLink: MyASU>Campus Services>Jobs&Careers>Sun Devil CareerLink Facebook: Engineering Career Center Arizona State University 37