1. Choosing a Major and Planning
Degree Outline Assignment

2. Choosing a Career Enjoyment/ Likability Salary Requirement
Average hours required in a week
Educational Requirements

3. What Can I Do With a Major In…?
Explore Occupations Tab > Majors >
Select Cluster
ajors/index.shtml

4. Two paths at HCC Workforce Academic Plan to attain a bachelor’s degree
Will transfer to a university
Associate of Arts, Sciences, Arts in Education
Plan to work immediately after finishing your program
Most classes will not transfer to a university
You will receive a certificate, diploma or Associate of Applied Science

5. HCC Transfer Room
View Articulation Agreements to find out which colleges will accept AAS degrees Hccs.edu > Current Students > Instructional Programs > Transfer Options

6. View choices from the hcc district page www.hccs.edu
Future Students > What Can I Take > College & Career Planner Step 1 Select a Cluster (area you are interested in pursuing) Step 2 Decide either workforce or academic Step 3 Open a new tab and view check to see that you have the correct Degree Plan (iAAR) in your Student Center How to view your iAAR Step 4 If not, complete the declaring your major form and give to your senior advisor or instructor

7. Plan out the next 4 years of your life
Determine a career path
Locate 2 schools that offer that career path (you may include HCC)
Find the requirements for entrance into the program you desire
Print out the degree plan for that program
Compare your current transcript against the plan and map out when and what courses you plan to take here at HCC.
If you plan to finish at HCC determine when you will take your required classes.

8. Steps
Choose a major
Find a school that has the major of your choice. (
Visit the website of that school and find a degree plan for your major.
Visit the course equivalency HCCS page.
Determine what classes you can take at HCC and plan when you will take the rest of the classes.
Visit the learning web and download the degree outline fill able form.
Fill out the form

9. Key Words for Finding Degree Plans
Search… Academics Academic Programs Future Students Prospective Students Current Students

10. http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/current- students/degree-plans
HCC Degree Plans
Visit
Current Students
Under Instructional Programs, select Degree Plans
students/degree-plans

11. Course Equivalencies 1. Follow steps 1 & 2
2. Under Instructional Programs, select Transfer options
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12. How to view you iAAR (degree plan)
Start at
Under the picture, under the connect tab, select Student System
Sign In
Under Academics select My Academics
Select View My Advisement Report
Review the next page to determine if you have the correct iAAR on file.

13. Cornerstones for Career College Success 3rd edition
Topic: Career Planning
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14. Change and Career Planning
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Change and Career Planning
The world of work is constantly changing
Technology and globalization are key factors
Work ethic is still important!
College students of today are likely to have several careers in their lifetimes

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Job v. Career?
A job a place you go to complete tasks and earn a paycheck
A career is something you own that enhances your life and bring internal rewards along with monetary satisfaction

16. Ten Strategies for Your Future
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Ten Strategies for Your Future
Make good grades
Acknowledge your abilities, values, interests
Advance your technology skills
Hone your speaking, writing, communication
Actively explore your career options
Get involved and stay active
Give back to your community
Use your summers wisely
Expand your cultural and global knowledge
Utilize your campus Career Center

17. Your Career Self-Study
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Your Career Self-Study
What is your personality type?
What are your interests?
Do you enjoy physical or mental work?
What are your values?
Where do you want to live?
Do you want to travel?
What motivates you?
What are your skills?
Do you like routine?

18. Undeclared? Ten Steps to Career Decision Making
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Undeclared? Ten Steps to Career Decision Making
Dream!
Go where the puck is going!
Talk to your advisor
Use electives
Visit the Career Center
Read, read read!
Shadow
Join pre-professional organizations
Get a part-time job
Get a summer practicum or internship

19. Cover Letters and Resumes
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Cover Letters and Resumes
Keys to getting an interview
Cover letter is first impression and should be personalized for each position
Resume communicates your education, skills, and experience

20. Tips for Resumes and Cover Letters
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Tips for Resumes and Cover Letters
Must be typed
Use quality paper
Do not fold for mailing
Must be error-free
Sign your letter in blue or black ink

21. Call the Resume DOCTOR D = visual design O = job-specific objective
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Call the Resume DOCTOR
D = visual design
O = job-specific objective
C = clarity and specificity
T = be truthful
O = organization
R = review by others

22. Types of Resumes Chronological Functional Accomplishment Video
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Types of Resumes
Chronological
Functional
Accomplishment
Video
Scannable
Portfolio

23. Resume Tips Limit to one page when possible Use bullets
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Resume Tips
Limit to one page when possible
Use bullets
Use standard point fonts
Use action verbs: managed, created, built
Be succinct and omit irrelevant information

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Choosing References
Select responsible individuals with good writing skills to serve as references
Get permission and provide your resume to them
Get complete contact information
Send thank-you’s to them
Develop a list to take to interviews with you

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Business Cards
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26. Networking Attend events/conferences in your field
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Networking
Attend events/conferences in your field
Join professional organizations
Volunteer in the community or job shadow
Use job search social networking sites
Talk to instructors/family members/contacts
Use your college’s Career Services
Work with recruiters/temp agencies

27. ©Pearson Education, Inc
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“Eight Seconds Rule”
You have eight seconds to make an impression with your resume and cover letter
You have even less time to do so during an interview

28. REWARDS Interviewing Tips
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REWARDS Interviewing Tips
R = establish rapport
E = promote your education and training
W = show willingness to join and to learn
A = appearance is important
R = give positive responses to questions
D = display a demeanor of confidence
S = be sincere

29. The Thank-You Note Often overlooked but very important
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The Thank-You Note
Often overlooked but very important
Send immediately after interview
Send whether you want or get the position
Shows your manners and respect

30. Topic Reflections What is the difference between a job and career?
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Topic Reflections
What is the difference between a job and career?
What can you do now to prepare for your future career?
List some tips for developing a resume.
What is the eight second rule?
List some tips for interviewing.
When should you send a thank you note?