Exploring Careers & Choosing A Major

Overview While some students know exactly what they want to do when they graduate, a majority of college students (especially first-year) are at a loss when it comes to picking a major, much less a future career. This workshop provides you opportunities to assess your interests, skills, and talents and to then understand how your unique characteristics relate to careers. Objectives Learn more about your unique skills, interests, and talents through self-assessment Identify where to find resources to explore careers; including informational interviews, career trends, and online research Discover how to set short and long term career-related goals and create a follow-up plan on at least 1 short term goal within 1 week of watching the webinar Understand the importance of internships to gain experience and explore career opportunities Identify how to locate and pursue internships Understand the connection between choosing a major and a career Duration: 22:09 Benefits