You’re West… What’s Next?

A GPS for the Road to the Career That’s Right for You

Freaky Career Factoids

What percentage of students change their major at least once

before graduating?

The correct answer is…A. 75% to 80%

A.75% to 80%B.25% to 30%C.90% to 95%D.50% to 60%

Factoid #1

What percentage of US employees report not liking their jobs?

The correct answer is…C. 87%

A.14%B.27%C.87%D.64%

Factoid #2

Which of the following is the least healthy activity?

The correct answer is…B. Working in a toxic job

A.Eating chocolate dailyB.Working in a toxic job

C.Smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day

D.Doing homework

Factoid #3

What Do You Think?

Why Did You Decide to Go to College?

Many students say…

To get a good jobIt’s the thing to do after high school

Because of family pressuresTo get a specific job

Why Should You Choose a Career Early?

Choosing a major and career path early can help

students…

Have a higher GPAHave more academic motivation

Stay on track to graduateFeel more personal purpose in college

What is a good way to choose a career?

Many students look at…

MoneyStatus

TV Guess Work

Or look to…

ParentsRespected Individuals

FriendsPeer Groups

Why Should You Go To Career Development?

It will improve your self knowledge & awareness

It will help you build confidence

It will help decrease your anxiety, and stress

It will save you time, money, and effort

Increases your clarity

It will prepare you to make effective decisions

Is There an App for That?

Career Development Uses a 4-Step Program to Cover 4 Crucial Areas to Help You Make an Informed Decision

(It’s a GPS… No apps here)

So How Does this Career Development Stuff Work?

There is no such thing as 1 perfect career,

& Career Development will not tell you what to do.

Instead, Career Development will

Cover 4 Areas in 4 steps

To empower YOU

To make an informed decision

The Four Areas of Career Development

Self Knowledge

World of Work (Career Exploration)

Decision Making

Career Transition Action Steps

Informed Decision

All 4 of these Areas Will Be Explored in the Following 4 Steps…

Step 1: Who Are You?

College is supposed to be about finding yourself… Career Development can help you…

Learn about your…

ValuesPersonality

Skills Interests

Through…

Career CoachingPersonality Assessments

Volunteering

Career ConversationsCampus Involvement

Workshops

Step 2: What Should You Do?

College is also about figuring out what you want to do… Career Development can help you…

Choose Your…

MajorCareer Path

Through…Research (ONET & OOH)

Informational Interviewing

Shadowing

Internship Exploration

Genograms

Decision Making Work

Step 3: Is Your Choice Right?

Practice Makes Perfect… Career Development can help you…

To…

Verify Your DecisionLearn Job Skills

Through…

Professional Practice Preparation

Internships

Student Employment

Mock Interviewing

Step 4: How’s the Real World?

When College Ends, It’s Time to Put What You’ve Learned into Action… Career Development can help

you…

Learn About…

The Career Transition

Through…

Goal SettingInterview Coaching

Resume Doctor

Job Search SkillsCareer Employment

Research

Where is Career Development Located?

We are located in Career Services! In addition to housing Career Development, Career

Services can help you…

Find Volunteer OpportunitiesFind part-time work on and off campus

Gain relevant experience through internshipsLearn skills that are important for the transition from college life to

the world of workHave networking opportunities

Build an effective resumeImprove interviewing skillsMake employment contacts

So How Do You Get Started Hitting the Road Running with Career Development?

Call or Stop By to Make a Career Counseling Appointment at…

Career Services678-839-6431

3rd Floor Parker Hall in Career Serviceswww.westga.edu/careerdev

You Can Get a Head Start by…

Activating Your Career Web Account OnlineDoing Some Career Research

Knowing that 88.5% of Career Counseling Clients Find it Very Helpful!