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From Today’s Headlines--92 Missileers Implicated in Cheating Scandal--

AF Secretary Deborah Lee James said 92 missile launch officers assigned to Malmstrom AFB, Mont., have been implicated in an investigation of cheating on a monthly nuclear proficiency exam. All 92 missileers have temporarily been decertified pending the outcome of the investigation—that's almost half of the Malmstrom-based missileer force and nearly three times that of the 34 initially implicated. Of those 92, roughly 40 are suspected of actually cheating. The rest likely knew of the cheating and did not report it, said Air Force Global Strike Command boss Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson... AF nuclear launch officers must receive a score of 90 percent or higher to pass nuclear exams, but AF leaders said most missileers feel they must score 100 percent each time. "I believe that a very terrible irony in this whole situation is that these missileers didn't cheat to pass, they cheated because they felt driven to get 100 percent, getting 90 percent or 95 percent was considered a failure in their eyes," said James. Some 500 nuclear launch officers at all three Air Force ICBM bases retook the test after the cheating allegations surfaced; 22 failed. Wilson said those officers will be retrained and given the chance to retake the test. The average score was 95.5 percent, officials said. —Amy McCullough Friday January 31, 2014

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Exploring Career Options –So…

What CAN You Do With Your Major?

CS 4-2Feb 2014

Students face many challenges!

And you want me to

think of career options now?

RESULTS from Cit101 Career Plan.

It matches my Skills, Interests, Values, and/or Personality. 537 78.85%

It sounds exciting and adventurous. 340 49.93%

This job relates to my major. 312 45.81%

It has a good salary range. 286 42.00%

I know someone who has been successful in this career field. 205 30.10%

Someone suggested I pursue this career field (family member or friend). 132 19.38%

It seems stable and not too risky. 124 18.21%

I am unsure about why it interests me. 23 3.38%

6.) The Class of 2017- Reasons why your career path or job interests you.

RESULTS from Cit101 Career Plan

How do I find summer internships related to this career?

327 48.02%

How do I find jobs in this career field? 290 42.58%

Is this job stable or projected to grow in the current job market?

268 39.35%

Does it require more education or certifications?

262 38.47%

How do I find someone in the career field to learn more?

223 32.75%

How does my major relate to this career?

205 30.10%

Class of 2017- What are characteristic about your career path that you will research to help you reach your goals?

Have you really taken the time to look at where your major will get you?

My parents say Engineering. I want to go into

the military. I am just not sure what

to do?

My career path relates to my major – but I have some questions…

1. Ask yourself, “Why did I choose this major?”

2. Think of things you enjoyed in high school.

3. Don’t undervalue your experience!

4. Get the opinion of people you trust about your major:

1. Students and Classmates 2. Teachers and Mentors3. Academic Advisors 4. Parents and Siblings 5. People in the field or The Career Center

A word on Majors & Changing

Majors

Pointers for Students who are considering a major change:

1. Consult with your Academic Advisors in your current major.

2. Consult with the Associate Dean or Department Head in the new major.

3. Get forms for “Requesting a Change of Academic Major” from Registrar's Office in Bond Hall.

4. Do not wait until the last minute!Lesesne Gateway Live Link - Steps To Change Your Major

1. “I picked my major because it has a good salary range.” 42%2. “Is my career path stable or projected to grow in the future?”

39.35% 3. “How does my major relate to a career?” 30.10%4. “I picked my major because it seems stable and not too

risky.”18.21%

Majors with the Highest Unemployment Rate

Majors with the Lowest Unemployment Rate

1. Clinical Psychology 19.5%2. Fine Arts 16.2%3. U.S. History 15.1%4. Military Technologies;

Educational Psychology 10.9%5. Architecture 10.6%6. Organizational Psychology

10.4%7. Miscellaneous Psychology

10.3%8. Language and Literature

10.2%

1. Medical, Nursing, and Support Services Related to Medical Field like PT and OT 7.7%

2. Production & Supply Chain Management 6.1%

3. Pharmacy 3.2%4. Communications & Disorders

Sciences 3.3%5. Elementary Education 3.6%6. Special Needs Education 3.6%

Majors and Opportunity

Huffington Post Major Survey 2011

1. Chemical Engineering $109,0002. Electrical Engineering $103,0003. Physics $101,0004. Applied Mathematics $98,6005. Computer Engineering $101,0006. Biomedical Engineering $97,8007. Economics $94,7008. Mechanical Engineering $94,5009. Statistics $93,80010. Civil Engineering $90,20011. Mathematics $89,90012. Environmental Engineering $88,60013. Management Info. Systems $88,20014. Software Engineering $87,80015. Finance and Accounting $87,300

A few of the best-paying college degrees

Huffington Post Major Survey 2011

YOU GET PAID TO DO WHAT? “It sounds exciting and adventurous!”49.93%

Stunt WomanVictoria's Secret

PhotographerCandy Store Owner

Filmmaker, Marine BiologistBeer Brewer

LEGO SculptorSurf Board Designer

Car Aficionado

Really Cool Jobs

Know the spectrum of your job choices

Science Related Major or H.E.S.S.P.T. School or Medical School?Sports Management or Business?Therapist, Doctor, or Nurse?Management and Training for a Sports Organization?

Business or Engineering Major Training Program? Entrepreneur or Business?Sales or Consulting?Graduate School?

An example of what can you do right now?

1. How do I find summer internships related to this career? 48.02%

2. How do I find jobs in this career field? 42.58%

3. What is the salary range for this job? 37.74%

An example of where to start.

This is youBusiness Major -

“What are my friends at

Clemson doing right

now?”

English Major -

“Why hasn’t he moved to

the next cadet yet?”

Understand the requirements of your major.

“This job relates to my major.”45.81%

Click here to see Poly Sci.

FBI is my path…

Step 1. Find the Resource Step 2. Pick your Major

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?

http://www.citadel.edu/root/career-resources

Step 3. Review the Content

Step 4. Talk to Someone in the Field

Career Planning Guide – Informational Interview

Identify a Person in the Field to Interview

Example Political Science Major

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECThttps://citadel.interviewstream.com/link/?Bowman27161

More Resources

Work Experience, Internships, and Volunteering

Summer work experience related to your major looks really good on a resume.

Getting some exposure to a field will help you figure out, “Do I like the career field (or not)?”

Networking with Alumni and people in the field will help you make good connections for the future.

Employers more frequently hire students with some work experience or internships related to their career or major.

Remember to be FLEXIBLE!

Plans evolve over time.

You may decide to change your plans!

Conditions you have no control over may change.

Start considering several different options early in your college career .

Planning now helps in the future

Where to Start for Success

Take small steps& stretch the limits of your comfort zone. Volunteer for a committee. Join a club that gives you exposure to

something career related. Run for office or seek out a leadership role. Use a school project to integrate research into

a specific career path.

Avoid “Nay-Sayers” and Negativity. Surround yourself with positive people who

will support you. Don’t underestimate a positive attitude!

Remind yourself of areas in which you are doing well.

Congratulate yourself on good decisions. Engage in “Positive self-talk” and coach

yourself in the direction of success

1. Use The Career Center as a resource!2. Drop by Resume Blitz, Friday 12:30-2:30 MCH.3. Career Education Drop-in hours 1:00-3:00 Mon.-

Thurs. , The Citadel Career Center.

Career Fair26 Feb 20141230-1630

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