A “Major” Decision Career Development Center and Academic Advising EXPECT MORE
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
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Academic Advising • Assistance with short-term and long-term goal setting
• Major exploration • Academic resources • Graduation planning
• Curricular guidance
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Career Exploration: Know Yourself • Personality
• Personal Values
• Interests
• Leisure Time
• Skills
• Experience
• Work Values
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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
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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
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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 EXPECT MORE
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
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Academic Advising siue.edu/advising 618-650-3701
Career Development Center siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter 618-650-3708
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