Year 11 Workshop - Researching Majors and Careers - 12 September 2013
Year 11 Workshop - Researching Majors and Careers - 12 September 2013
Year 11 Workshop - Researching Majors and Careers - 12 September 2013
Doer
practical, physical, hands-on, tool-oriented
Organizer
detail-oriented, organizing, clerical
Thinker
analytical, intellectual, scientific, explorative
Persuader
competitive environments, leadership, persuading
Creator
creative, original, independent, chaotic
Helper
cooperative, supporting, helping, healing/nurturing
Agriculture Archaeology Architect Astronaut Athlete Chef Computer science Driver Electrical engineering Engineer Firefighter Gardener Information technology Instructional technology Martial arts Mechanic/Automobiles Mechanical engineering Paramedic Pharmacy Physical therapy Pilot Police Officer Soldier Veterinarian
Realistic
Working with your hands, tools, machines, and things; practical, mechanically inclined, and physical
Actuary Computer science Economist Engineer Finance Lawyer Mathematics Pharmacy Physician/Medical school Professor (all fields) Psychologist Psychiatrist Science Statistics Surgeon
Investigative
Artistic
Actor/Performance Animation Art therapy Artist Author/ Poet Dance therapy Expressive therapy Graphic designer Library and information science[3] Music therapy Musician Painter
Art therapy Audiologist Babysitter Caretaker Counselor Dance therapy Education Instructional technology Martial arts Music therapy Nurse Nutritionist Physician Professor Psychologist Social Work Teacher Theology Trainer (business) (Industry) Speech-language pathologist Occupational Therapist
Social
Administration Academic administration Business/MBA Communications Insurance Investment Banker Journalism Law / Politics Marketing / Advertising Management Management Consultant Public Health Publishing Public relations Public policy Real Estate Retail Stockbroker Salesmen
Enterprising
Accountant Actuary Administration Academic administration Banking/ Investment bank Business/MBA Clerk Copy Editing Instructional technology Payroll Proofreader Receptionist Retail Secretary Technical writer
Conventional
Your Test Results Thousands of working adults who are happy with their jobs
Add to my list Job Description Knowledge and Skills Typical Tasks and Activities US Salaries Related Occupations Related College Majors Watch a Career Video Related Career Clusters and Pathways
UniQuest
Year 12 Assignment
August December 2014
You don't need to have only one career goal in mind It is fine to use university as a way to explore areas of interest (Specifically in North America) The average American worker holds 9.2 different jobs between the ages of 18 and 34. (From the US Department of Labour)
Why do we work?
Those with a college degree will earn $500,000 more over a lifetime than their non-degree peers.
Making money? Yes, thats part of it, but not the whole story!
Bad Fit
Nothing is worse than having a job that doesnt suit your personality, or where you dont make use of your potential.
When you work in an environment Career Satisfaction where you get to express your personality traits, talents, and skills in a meaningful way that benefits others.
Individually: Take 2 minutes to write down what you think gives career satisfaction.
Are you ready for university? If not, what option(s) would you consider?
First Degree
What is a degree?
Second Degree
(Post-) Graduate Degree: *Masters
Third Degree
(Post-) Graduate Degree: *Doctorate (PhD)
What is a Major?
In many ways, a Major is like a contract between you and the school you attend. By declaring a Major, the student agrees to perform certain work, (i.e. classes) in exchange for a college degree.
http://www.mymajors.com/list-of-college-majors.cfml
Use your College Board account to research Majors on of Major MyRoad Choice on College Board.com (Link also on Naviance)
Choice of Major
Extra-curricular Activities
You are not just a student! What other activities are you involved in? This is not just about university applications (where participation in extra-curricular activities are beneficial) but also about your health and well-being Try to achieve a balance between academics and life
Find opportunities to talk to people working in your field of interest Plan to do an internship Visit universities whenever possible If you cant visit universities, use your network of Nisties throughout the world (facebook)
I guess the most important thing about university is visiting your favorite universities during the summer holiday. I visited several universities, and I immediately knew I belonged in William and Mary . When you visit a college, you'll be given a tour by a tour guide (usually a college student) and you'll be able to ask them all these questions. What's great about this is that the tour guides are students so they'll understand what you're looking for.
U of Washington
UBC
UC Berkeley
U of San Diego
CCA
Seattle U
Pepperdine U
UC San Diego
To be Confirmed
My Career
Do you have what it takes? It is your career, your future, your choice!
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Ok Time to Work!!
Go to: http://connection.naviance.com/nist
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