What will your career

be?How do you find it?

“Do you hate your job? Sorry to hear that. There’s a support group for that. It’s called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar!”

---George Carlin

You are already on the right track!63% of jobs in the United States will require a post secondary degree by 2020

Universities Colleges Seminaries Institutes of Technology Vocational Schools Trade Schools

Did I choose the right major?! Choose a career because it is . . .

Something you are passionate about Something you can see yourself doing for

a long time Something that makes you come alive

All of us are good at things we’re not madly in love

with andall of us have talents we never used.

Working for the next 50 years Most likely you won’t stay in one career

for the whole 50 years.

Studies show that people change careers (not jobs) about 5 or 6 times over their life

Your tastes, interests, and life situations could change

Finding your PASSION Being passionate about your career/job can

contribute to your personal happiness A career could help you obtain fulfillment It’s about how the job makes you feel inside Work should spark excitement and energy

If you work in your passion, money will follow.

Three-Movie Exercise Without thinking too much, list your

three favorite movies Examine those three movies and

determine the common thread that runs through each

This statement closely resembles (if not mimics) your passion in this life

My Major is great, but isn’t a direct path to a career

Interest inventories can help you determine what area to go into if your major is flexible Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Keirsey Temperament Sorter The Big Five Personality Test Campbell Interest & Skill Survey

“The good life is when you get up in the morning and can’t wait to

start all over again.”

Let’s do a survey!

Where do I start?

FIRSTClean up your Image!

Google Voicemail Email Facebook Twitter Blogs (class assignments) Photo Websites (i.e. Flickr & Photobucket) Instagram Change settings to private Untag pictures

Different people have different gauges of what is or isn’t appropriate

FIRSTClean up your Image!

Don’t just remove the bad, add some good

Create a LinkedIn profile(look at the profiles who rank well for tips)

Join the SIUE Athletics Alumni Group on LinkedIn

Follow @SIUEAthelticsSAS on Twitter

Use your own blog to showcase your skills

88% of employers will Google your name

SECONDWho will support you?

Start thinking about who you would use as references favorite teachers coaches supervisors Mentors/advisors

Foster your relationship with that person(s)

Never burn bridges –it can hurt your career progression or job search

THIRDConduct Career Research

Informational interviews Prepare just as you would for an actual job

interview Job Shadowing

Firsthand experience in work environment Internships

Actual work experience in a particular industry Career Fairs

Attend and gather knowledge

FOURTHGain Experience

Take Initiative Be Proactive

As student-athletes your time is limited

Example: You are a barista who is majoring in

graphic design. Design some marketing collateral for the coffee house and ask your supervisor if they would like to use it

Let’s do a survey!

A second one . . .

FOURTHGain Experience

Leadership opportunities Meetings with mentor Volunteering Internship in the summer Jobs during the school year Working with a professor on research Independent Study Study Abroad

FIFTHJoin up!

Sign up for professional associations and organizations –FREE ADVICE! Much cheaper while you are still a student Opportunities to network Leadership opportunities Browse listings of internships and positions Publications Conferences/Conventions

SIUE Student Groups SAAC Kimmel Student Involvement Center

SIXTHGo Shopping!

Is your closet prepared for an unexpected interview?

Shop for business attire so you can “dress for success.”

Millenials vs. Over 50s

Still Not Sure which Career?

These careers have shown the largest numerical growth recently Industrial/Organizational Psychologist

Personal Care Aides Interpreters/Translators Occupational Therapists Genetic Counselors Physical Therapists

BLS Occupational Employment Statistics and Division of Occupational Outlook

Careers on the Rise These careers are predicted to have

the most growth in the coming years Registered Nurses Retail Salespersons Home Health Aides Secretaries Customer Service Accountants Medical Secretary Childcare Workers

BLS Occupational Employment Statistics and Division of Occupational Outlook

Don’t forget . . . Occupational Outlook Handbook

Complied by US Bureau of Labor Statistics Published yearly Description, pay, outlooks, education

needed

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Job Search/Action Plan

Resumes, interviews, researching

optionsFocusing

Which organizations are a good fit?What do I need to be competitive?

Who can connect me to these options?

ExplorationWhat’s out there?

Options, jobs, careers and industries that fit my skills and interests?

Self AssessmentWho am I? Interests, Skills, Values, Work Styles

The JOB SEARCH PROCESS

You are Here

Senior Year

It’s not what you know,

it’s who you know!

Be an active Job Seeker Job boards have less than 5%

effectiveness Networking has over 50%

effectiveness

Select companies where you would want to work Follow that company on LinkedIn or Twitter Like the company on Facebook Join the conversation – comment on blogs

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