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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN:
EDUCATION: ALTERNATIVE CHOICES to TEACHING
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Trends in the Labor Market
The market has taken a hit, yet stays resilient. 10% of respondents will not hire this year. Bachelor’s grads can expect the labor market to remain unchanged from last year Hope is that hiring will pick up
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Trends Continued Computer Scientists will see opportunities shrink around 6% while business will increase 5% and liberal arts 16% Ethics & Integrity are the critical skills/competencies being catered to this year
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So . . . . . What does this mean to
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Work Towards becoming the “TOTAL PACKAGE”
Communication Skills – verbal, written and listening skills Computer/Technical Aptitudes –A given core skill Leadership – take charge or be a follower Teamwork – working cooperatively & collaboratively with different people
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“Total Package” Continued
Interpersonal Abilities – How do you relate to others? Inspire others to participate? Mitigate conflict between co-workers?
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TOP PERSONAL QUALITIES
Strong Work Ethic Analytical Skills Flexibility/adaptability Computer Skills Customer Service Plan/Organize Communication Skills Honesty/Integrity Teamwork Interpersonal Motivation,Initiative Leadership
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The Glue That Holds it ALL Together . . .
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving – identify problems and their solutions Intelligence and Common Sense Willingness to learn quickly and continuously Work Related Experiences
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How Do I Gain These Skills?
INTERNSHIPS An internship experience provides students the opportunity to apply classroom instruction to work settings. The student intern receives academic credit and in some cases is also paid. Can be from 1 semester to more than one. A student can have more than one internship experience.
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Benefits of an Internship
Opportunity to apply classroom learning to actual work experience. Opportunity for new “learning” from the work experience. Develop Self-Confidence and Professional Skills. Begin “Networking” Process
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ELIGIBILITY PROCESS Available at sophomore level
Meet minimum credit requirements Required GPA 2.5 Approval by appropriate academic division Fill out internship application, return to Career Services Meet with Marcia Foss Begin work on resume Find a placement
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PREVIOUS INTERNSHIP SITES
Dakota Heartland Hospital, Fargo Microsoft Great Plains, Fargo Youth Correctional Center, Bismarck Open Door Center, Valley City Melroe, Gwinner Nash Finch, Edward Jones, Security State Bank, Nodak Mutual Ins., Walt Disney World, Sea World +++++
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JOB SHADOW Coordinated through Career Services Office
Job Shadow someone in a career path that you are interested in One hour to multiple hour experience Example: Ride along with Barnes County Sheriff’s Dept.
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Take Part in Student Campus Activities
Student Government – Senate, Program Bd, Finance Comm., IR Hall Council, Inter-Fraternity/Sorority Council Honor Societies & Special Interests – Viking Ambassadors, FCA, Alpha Chi, PBL Athletics & Intramurals
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Campus Activities . . Continued
Cultural Activities – Art, Community School of Arts, Drama, Foreign Languages, International Opportunities, Medicine Wheel, Music, Planetarium Others – Special Event Committees, Yearbook, Newspaper Jobs – Lab. Assistants
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Career Services Activities
Attend Career Fairs – UND & Tri-College in the Fall Minneapolis Field Trip On Campus Company Presentations & Recruiting Events Senior Seminar Class Career Decision Making Class
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SO . . . WHAT TYPES OF JOBS ARE THERE?
There are almost 30,000 different occupations – the average person can do 5,000 different jobs People spend more time selecting the type of new car to buy, than they do on what career path to follow Gallup Poll reports that about half (55%) of today’s employees have no enthusiasm for their work.
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TRAINERS: Institutions/companies hire people to set up training, skills seminars for their employees – need to be able to plan, schedule & hire special consultants
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WORLD OF COMPUTERS: Programming Computer Consultant Technical Writing
Sales Training Computer Education Publishing Production or Publications Word Processing Computer Operator
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CAREERS IN PERSONNEL: Benefits or Compensation Assistant Recruiter
Employment Interviewer Human Resources Director
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CREATIVE CAREERS: Public Relations Specialist Publishing
Educational Mterials In-house newsletter writer Radio/TV Advertising Copywriter
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EDUCATIONAL & NONPROFIT ORG.:
College Administration Alumni Financial Aid Head Resident Admissions Career Services Student Activities Grants Writer
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Continued . . . NONPROFITS:
40,000 NONPROFIT TRADE ASSOCIATIONS & PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES IN US Fundraising Educational programming Planning conferences & meetings
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CAREERS IN SALES: Manufacturer’s Rep Real Estate Insurance
Stock Broker Advertising Travel Agent Car Sales Employment Agency/Recruiter
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SELF-EMPLOYMENT: RESEARCH FUNDING THINK BIG PARTNER
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GOVERNMENT: City, County, State, Federal
State Dept. of education – 55 state depts. Of education/70 federal agencies supporting education Labor Department – ND Job Service
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CAREER TITLES TO EXPLORE:
Commissioner Compliance Officer Job Developer Legislative Assistant Volunteer – VISTA, Peace Corps
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MORE OPTIONS – MAYBE MORE EDUCATION:
Accountant Actuary Affirmative Action Officer Banking careers Collection Agent Quality Assurance Customer Service Rep. Internship Developer Legal Asst/Paralegal Office Mgr.
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EDUCATION CAREERS . . MORE EDUCATION NEEDED:
School Counselors School Administrators – Supt., Principals, Athletic Directors Special Education – teachers, administrators
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EMERGING CAREERS!!! Artificial intelligence Benefits analyst
Computational linguist Electronic mail technician Information broker Job developer Leisure consultant Retirement counselor Software club director Robot technician Shyness consultant
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THE DECISION IS NOW UP TO YOU!
Start taking the steps down your chosen Career Path Today!
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