a “major” decision career development center and academic advising
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A “Major” Decision
Career Development Center and
Academic Advising
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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
• Curricular guidance
• Major exploration
• Academic resources
• Graduation planning
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Career Exploration: Know Yourself
• Personality
• Interests
• Skills
• Work Values
• Personal Values
• Leisure Time
• Experience
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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
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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 Advisingsiue.edu/advising
618-650-3701
Career Development Centersiue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter
618-650-3708
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