This document provides an overview of career services and the career exploration process. It discusses how most students change majors multiple times in college, highlighting the importance of exploring options. Students are encouraged to take career assessments, read about different occupations that interest them, talk to others, and try out opportunities like internships or job shadowing to help guide their career path. Seeing the career services office can help students save time and tuition money by ensuring they are on a clear career track during college.
3. Pop Quiz!
What percentage of students enter college as
undecided on a major?
a) 12%
b) 24%
c) 33%
d) 47%
4. Pop Quiz!
On average, how many times do college students
change their major?
a) zero times
b) 1 time
c) 2 times
d) 3 times
5. Pop Quiz!
According to the 2010 report by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, baby boomers held an average of ___ jobs
from ages 18 to 44.
a) 14
b) 11
c) 8
d) 4
6. Your Career Assignment
Each of you will receive an occupation
Take a few minutes to read it over
In small groups, discuss…
what you like about it?
what you dislike about it?
how it fits your interests, skills and/or values?
7. Career Exploration
It’s a lifelong process
Assessments can help
Here’s how to navigate it
Read about it
Talk about it
Try it out
8. Save Time & Money!
The average time taken to complete a bachelor’s
degree is 5 years
1 year of tuition is $19,700
Plus lost income
Do yourself a favor, see
Career Services now!
9. For the Math Folks
$19,700 Added Tuition
+ $45,230 Lost Income
= 64,930 Reasons to see Career Services NOW!!!
10. Pop Quiz!
How long does the average college graduate spend in
their first position out of school?
a) 6 months
b) 12 months
c) 24 months
d) 36 months
11. Read About It
What can I do with my major?
What careers are out there?
What’s growing?
What does the job entail?
http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/majors/
http://www.onetonline.org/
12. Talk About It
Conduct an informational interview
Does it still sound interesting?
Would you be good at it?
Take out your cell phone
Text someone you trust and ask them…
What are my strengths and skills?
What kind of job or career do you think would fit me?
Hurry – you only have 2 minutes!
13. Try It Out
Job shadowing
Internship
Part-time job
Volunteer
Mission trip
Join a club
14. Help Us Help You
Self Assessment Career Exploration Career Planning
• Interests •Majors options •Job Search
• Personality •Job Market •Resumes & Letters
• Values •Career Information •Interviewing
•Graduate School •Networking
• Career Course
•Internships
“I wish I had talked to Career Services sooner” – typical college student
15. Summary
Don’t be a victim of circumstance
Give your career some thought
Take charge of your career
Save yourself time and money
Remember: read about it, talk about it, try it out
