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YOU, YOUR MAJOR AND DESTINY
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YOU, YOUR MAJOR AND DESTINY
Engineering Career Center660 South Mill Ave, Suite 107
(Enter from Sixth Street)
You’ve made a good decision by selecting a major in the
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Survey of 1,700-plus executives offers national, regional views on business conditions, investment plans, policy concerns
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Technology companies plan to hire new staff over the next 12 months, but are concerned about a persistent shortage of tech talent, according to the second annual National Survey of Technology, Policy and Strategic Issues released today by the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA).
DATE: September 19, 2013SUBJECT: Technical Degrees Lead List of Top-Paid Majors for Class of 2013 Grads
Technical majors—especially those in engineering—head the list of top-paid majors for the Class of 2013, according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
NACE's September 2013 Salary Survey found that seven engineering majors are among the 10 highest-paid at the bachelor's-degree level. http://www.naceweb.org/s09182013/top-paid-majors-salary-survey.aspx?land-salres-lp-2-spot-slsrv-12062013
Presentation TopicsYOU – Learning about YOU
YOUR MAJOR – Where to find career information about your major
DESTINY – What it means to be a Fulton Engineering in the 21st Century Workplace
The Question:What kind of training will complement my interests and abilities so that I can be prepared to do my best work and create the life I want?
http://eoss.asu.edu/careerguide
Personality
Values
Skills and Strengths
Interests
Life Experiences
Needs and Wants
Common Perception
Mechanical EngineerJob Function:
DesignTestingResearch and DevelopmentManufacturingSalesConsultingManagement
Industries• Aerospace• Automotive• Biotechnology• Chemical
Manufacturing• Construction• Consumer Products• Defense
• Government• Healthcare• Mining• Power• Semiconductor• Telecommunications• Utilities• Waste Management
Occupational InformationO*NETOnLine is a compilation of vocational information provided by the
US Department of Labor and the information is free to users.Enter an occupational title, such as “mechanical engineer” into “find occupations” to get detailed information.http://Onetonline.org/find/
/
Occupational Information
Career Cornerstone is a resource center for those pursuing careers in engineering, mathematics, information technology and the physical sciences.
http://careercornerstone.org
Occupational InformationLinkedIn is a free social networking site for professionals that contains a wealth of information about people, industries companies and jobs. You do have to register and create a profile in order to use it.The power is in the Groups. Join some that interest you and join the conversation. http://www.linkedin.com
LinkedIn Resources
There are videos to guide college students to getting the most out of LinkedIn. They can be found at http://university/linkedin.com
There is also a section to help students connect with alumni http://university.linkedin.com./college/alumni
There is a separate Engineering Career Center presentation on using LinkedIn.
Job Descriptions
http://EngineerJobs.comhttp://Engineer.nethttp://Engin.comhttp://iHireEngineering.comhttp://Monster.comhttp://Careerbuilder.comhttp://Simplyhired.com
Are you sitting on the fence between two majors?Be sure to see your academic advisor!
Job security in the 21st Century is not found in employment but in
continuing to be employable.
DownsizingRight-sizingReorganizingOutsourcingOffshoring
Knowledge Nomads
Free Agents Tied to Cyberspace
Global Pioneers
Rich Feller Colorado State
Yesterday vs. Today
Technology Skills have a Two-Year Half Life
- Eric Bloom
The Fulton Engineer• Technically Proficient• Experienced• Articulate• Business-minded• Cross-disciplinary Team Member• Globally Competent• Polished
How Do I Get There?1. START EARLY!2. Take advantage of academic resources3. Take part in study groups4. Get involved in campus activities5. Get to know other Sun Devils6. Attend events and workshops presented
by the Engineering Career Center
ECC Services for First Year Students
• Engineering Career Exploration Night• Peer Career Coaches• Special Panels and Workshops held in
PV East and Palo Verde
ECC Services for Fulton Students
• Fall and Spring Career Fairs• Employer Mixers• Employer Panels• Career Fair “Prep Sessions”• On Campus Recruiting• Individual Coaching Appointments
For More Information
Connect with Fulton Engineering Career Center
Phone: (480) 965-2966 Email: [email protected]: http://engineering.asu.edu/career Sun Devil CareerLink: MyASU>Campus Services>Jobs&Careers>Sun Devil CareerLink
Facebook: Engineering Career Center Arizona State University
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