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“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.”
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
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
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
Pocket Resume
iPhone/iPad Apphttp://pocketresume.net/