how to find a career you’ll love!

How to Find a Career You’ll Love!

Lindsay TateCareer Services Specialist

Sinclair Community College

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Question:

What percentage of students change their major at least one time before they graduate?

A. 30 – 40%B. 50 -

70%C. 80 - 90%

Answer: BStudies show anywhere from 50-70% of students change their major at least one time before they graduate. Some will change as many as 3 times!

But….With some effort, time, and research, you have a much better chance at choosing the right major the first time!

How to choose a careerMost people choose a career based off of 3 things:

Skills (what you can do)

Interests (what you enjoy doing)

Values (what matters to you)

What are Skills?Things you learn in order to complete tasks. Each career field has specific necessary skills in order to be successful.

What are necessary skills for your industry?

Examples of skills: Being a leader Fighting fires CPR/ administering First Aid Public Speaking Math skills Building/fixing things Being creative (writing, drawing, etc.) Caring for others/being nurturing Teaching others Solving problems Etc.!

What are interests? Something you enjoy! How you like to spend your

time. Hobbies. Something that excites you. Things you enjoy reading about or learning more about.

Why are you interested in your industry?

Examples of interests: The environment Cars Helping others Animals Science Math/ numbers Music/ instruments Sports/Recreation Cooking

Leading others

Politics Being creative Computers Listening to others Other cultures Building things Traveling Etc.

What are values?Things that:

Matter/are important to you. you are passionate about. are guiding principles/behaviors for your life.What values are important in your industry?

ValuesExamples of Values: Helping others Making money Prestige Work/Life Balance Leading Teaching Justice Independence Flexibility Short commute Religion Family/Friends Work environment Work schedule Purpose Safety

Advancement Variety Teamwork Security Power “Giving back” Problem Solving Health The Environment Diversity Etc.

Which do you think is the most important?

A. SkillsB. InterestsC.Values

Career Services says…

C. VALUES!!!

Your skills and interests tend to change over time, but your values typically don’t!

Why did you choose this industry?

Parents or peer pressure Gender/ Culture roles Previous experience Skills and interests A Career Assessment The media/news about hot jobs Other?

What was the single biggest influence on your decision?

1. Parents2. The media says there will be a lot of jobs3. I think I would enjoy this type of work4. I will make a lot of money5. My friends are all in this industry6. A career assessment said it would be a

good fit7. I haven’t actually decided this is my

career field yet

Take Career Assessments to help you! Focus 2 at SCC. www.sinclair.edu/focus2

Jung Typology (aka Myers Briggs). http://www.humanmetrics.com

Ohio Career Information Systemshttps://ocis.org (username: sinclaircoll password: ohiocis03)

Research careersVisit various websites to learn more about your possibilities. Here are just a few!

Career Coachhttps://sinclair.emsicareercoach.com/ Ohio Career Information Systemswww.ohcis.intocareers.orgUsername: sinclaircoll pswd: ohiocis03 Career One- Stop www.Careeronestop.org

Then get the ‘real deal’… Chat with a Career Counselor/ Guidance

Counselor about your options. Meet with people who currently work in the field

(also called an Informational Interview) to learn what it’s ‘really’ like!

Job Shadow/Volunteer to see the day-to-day duties, environment, challenges, rewards, etc.

Watch videos on YouTube of people talking about the career(s) you are interested in.

Go to Job Fairs and talk to the representatives about different careers their companies offer.

Talk to college professors about the field.

Find a part time job or internship, or volunteer in the field.

Join clubs/associations that are related-these will give you great insights!

Question: WHAT PERCENTAGE of all jobs require some form of postsecondary education according to American Public Radio?

A. 30%B. 40%C. 50%D. 60%

Answer: DMultiple studies show college graduates make more over their lifetime than those who never graduate college and the unemployment rate for college grads is also lower.

What now?

Your Career Checklist! Take some assessments and do some

self exploration Research the field(s) you like and

potential positions Talk to career advisors, people in the

field, friends, family, etc. Create a game plan! Decide on a major, college, or other pathway after high school. Make it happen!

We can help!

Free assistance is available.Just contact us!

Career Services937-512-2772Dayton Campus Bldg. 10-312Careerservices@sinclair.eduwww.sinclair.edu/services/career