Career center services and programs

Career center services and programs :: Langsdorf Hall 208 :: (657) 278-3121 ::

Office InformationMonday-Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pmLocated in Langsdorf Hall (LH) 208(657) 278-3121www.fullerton.edu/career

Pass out Career Center Services and Resources handout 2Myths and Facts about Major & Career Exploration

Myth or Fact Most students entering college are certain of their academic major.

The Fact is National statistics vary but up to 50%of entering college students areundecided about their majors.

Myth or Fact Once a student declares a major, he/she will stick with it.

The Fact is50-70% of students change their majors at least once. On the average students change their majors 3 or more times before they graduate.

Myth or FactStudents should choose majors directly related to their chosen career.

The fact isMore than half of all college grads pursue careers not directly related to their major.

Can you guess what they majored in?Will FerrellEva Longoria Denzel Washington Lucy Liu Adam Sandler Hugh Hefner Jay Leno Conan O Brien Carrie UnderwoodMichael Jordan

Speech Communication, (BA)Mass Communication (BA)Geography (BA) History & American Literature (BA) Psychology (BS) Sports Information (BA)Kinesiology (BS)Drama (BFA)Chinese Language and Culture, (BA)Journalism (BA)Trivia Answers Will Ferrell, USC, Sports Information (BA)Eva Longoria, Texas A&M, Kinesiology (BS)Denzel Washington, Fordham University, Journalism (BA)Lucy Liu, Univ. of Michigan, Chinese Language and Culture, (BA)Adam Sandler, NYU, Drama (BFA)Hugh Hefner, Univ. of Illinois, Psychology (BS)Jay Leno, Emerson College, Speech Communication, (BA)Conan O Brien, Harvard, History & American Literature (BA)Carrie Underwood, Northeastern State University, Mass Communications (BA)Michael Jordan, North Carolina, Geography (BA)

Myth or FactOnce a student commits to a major, they will be stuck in a career for the rest of their life.

The fact isMajors dont necessarily lead to careers.

Most people can expect to have 4.5 careers over their lifetime and work for an average of 10 different employers.

Myth or FactStudents only need to concentrate on getting a high GPA to improve their chances of career success.

The Fact isEmployers want to hire people with a good GPA, good interpersonal skills, and a variety of experiences.

Earn good grades Participate in extracurricular activities Complete internships Work at summer and part-time jobs Do volunteer activities Study abroad

Choosing a Major and Career Development Resources Career Counseling appointmentsDrive-Thru Advising The Strong Interest Inventory and The Myers Briggs Type Indicator: help to identify a major and career optionsFergusons Online Career Guidance Database: an in depth career exploration databaseEUREKA: skills assessment and career information database

Preparation and Professional Development Resources and ServicesTitan Resume Builder: online tool to help you build your resumeInterview Stream: interactive online tool for interview practiceMock Interviews, Resume and Cover Letter ReviewsCareer Resource LibraryWorkshops and ProgramsGraduate and Professional School Information

Job Search Services and Resourceswww.fullerton.edu/careerTitan Connection: CSUF online job and internship posting On Campus InterviewsLinked In

And walk through website Ask for any questions18Industry Specialist

Elizabeth Munoz:Education, Health and Non ProfitMaria Valvidia-Pellkofer: BusinessLaura Neal: Arts Entertainment and Communications Industry Specialist Miguel Martinez: Government, Humanities& Social Sciences; Employer Relations

Michelle Chang: Government, Humanities& Social Sciences; Graduate School

Sonia Rosas:Engineering & Computer Science; Natural Sciences & MathematicsCareer Development

Michelle ChangElizabeth Zavala-Acevez

Drive ThruMonday-Thursday10:00 am 2:45 pm Choosing a MajorWhen choosing a major it is important to identifyYour skill setsWhat you can doWhat you like to do

Major to Career Resources FergusonEurekaONet: www.onetonline.orgCalifornia Career Zone: www.cacareerzone.orgOccupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco

Navigate to the Career Center website and take the students to the assessment section and ID how to find the assessments 23Questions?

Thank You!CSUF Career CenterMichelle ChangCareer Development Specialist

Miguel MartinezEmployers Relations Specialist

Phone: (657)278-3121 www.fullerton.edu/career