Choosing a Major and Career

doesn’t have to be…

Human Resources

Manager of a Music Retail Store

SalespersonHigher Education Nanny

Social Worker

Business Manager

By day I am the Culture and Retention Manager for Group Dekko

I am the Lead Singer, Business Manager,

and “wanna be country music rock star”

in the band

Sugar Shot

Did you know that 65% of all collegestudents change their major at leastonce while in college?

Why?

They find a new or different major which supports their interests, values,passion, or personality.

CAREER PLANNING: MYTHS AND FACTS AGREE OR DISAGREE?

1. Whatever my career choice is, that is the subject that I should major in.

2. I need to choose a career that is practical—something that will “pay the bills.”

3. I should base my career decision on current trends and demands in the job market—that way I’ll always be employed.

4. Career self-assessment means finding out what I’m good at.

5. I won’t really know if I enjoy a career until I graduate and start working in the field…and I hope I don’t make a mistake!

 

Factors Affecting Career Choices

• Interests• Skills• Aptitudes• People skills• Experience• Family traditions• Personality• Life goals and work values

Steps to choosing a MAJOR and a CAREER

Choose Career Options That Match Your Values

• Knowing what you value most will help you refine your career search and choice:– Helping others– Prestige– High income– Flexible work hours

• Establish and align values, career choice, and career goals for motivation.

What to Look for in a Career• Major career field target• Preferred type of work• Income requirements• Geographical requirements• Special needs• Industry preferences• Stress level• Level of interaction with other people• Indoor vs. outdoor• Amount of independence• Balance between creative and

conventional tasks

• The type of people you would interact with• Physical requirements

• Local/national/international organization• Benefits and perks

• Advancement opportunities• A good boss

• Training• Industry outlook

• Reputation of the firm in the industry

O’NET

Factors to Consider

Do:• explore a number of careers

and majors• get involved • Get advice from people in your

target occupation• follow your passion• Dare to try something new

Don’t:• focus on a major just to get a

career out of it• select a major just because it is

“cool” or seems to promise prestige

• let someone else push you into a job

• Assume that you have it all figured out

According to a recent survey by the Department of Labor, networking accounts for at least 69% of all

annual hires.

Networking is one of the BEST ways to find a job or internship.

What would you choosedo with your life

if money did not matter?

Jennifer FisherCulture and Retention Manager,

Group Dekkojenniferlfisher@live.com

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Blog: www.generationalsoup.com

Thank You!!!