SIUE Preview 2015 - A Major Decision

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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