Pathways to Career Success: Parental Collaboration with the Career Center

You have the ability to make an amazing impact! Congratulations!

We STUDIED it and over 1800 students told us that their parents’ opinions matter!

By… what they do professionally and what they say about it what they say are “good” and “bad” careers and majors giving their students permission and encouragement to explore putting pressure Families Impact Decisions

–Professional schools and majors train students for a particular profession –Liberal arts and science education gives students the opportunity to explore a wide breadth of subject areas –STONY BROOK offers a mix of both general (liberal arts and sciences) and specific professional majors –Most of the specific training happens on the job Journey from College to the Job Market

Debunking Major Myths Let’s test your knowledge!

Toni Morrison- Author ( Song of Solomon, Beloved, & The Bluest Eye ) –Undergraduate Major: English Mitt Romney-Politician & Bain Capitol CEO –Undergraduate Major: English Peter Thiel-Founder of Paypal –Undergraduate Major: Philosophy Teri Hatcher-Actress ( Desperate Housewives ) –Undergraduate Major: Mathematics & Engineering Christopher Connor-Sherwin Williams CEO –Undergraduate Major: Sociology Ursula K. LeGuin-Author –Undergraduate Major: Anthropology

Definition: A subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his or her principal interest and upon which a large share of his or her efforts are concentrated Today’s employers and graduate admissions officers expect students to have a diverse range of majors. Some require prerequisite classes to be taken, but it is rare that acceptance is contingent upon a particular major. What “Major” Really Means

REALITY: Money and success are attached to professions, NOT majors. Myth 1 : Major = Money

The majority of matriculated medical students major in something OTHER than BIOLOGY although core coursework in science is required Law school requires NO specific academic preparation MBA requires NO specific academic preparation but asks for work experience Myth 2 : Major = Graduate Degree

1982 Manufacturing-Based Economy Employee/Company Loyalty Model Domestic Job Market 2012 Information and Service-Based Economy Freelance Model Global Job Market A Whole New World Changes in the past 30 years

Employees who are: Ethical team members Self-motivated Able to function autonomously Able to work well in teams Creative thinkers Highly adaptable Problem solvers Effective communicators Confident What Employers Want…

EXPERIENCE Class of 2012: 60% of Paid Interns Got Job Offers

Career counseling Resume review Interview preparation Assistance finding internships Interest, skills and personality test administration Access to community service opportunities Job fairs Career planning courses Career advising network Access to job postings on ZebraNet Services we offer to increase opportunities for success

Listen to their interests and support their success Encourage them to find practical opportunities like internships to enhance their classroom experience Encourage them to get involved on campus Direct your son or daughter to the Career Center early (we consult with students of all class years) Share your professional knowledge and opportunities Help us help your students

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