A “Major” Decision

Career Development Center and

Academic Advising

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

Academic Advising

• Assistance with short-term and long-term goal setting

• Curricular guidance

• Major exploration

• Academic resources

• Graduation planning

Career Exploration: Know Yourself

• Personality

• Interests

• Skills

• Work Values

• Personal Values

• Leisure Time

• Experience

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

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

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

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

Academic Advisingsiue.edu/advising

618-650-3701

Career Development Centersiue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter

618-650-3708

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