Post on 16-Feb-2016
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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!