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Planning URI 101 Planning for Academic Success URI 101 Your Career Path Starts Here Employment Trends of the Future Keep up with what is happening in the world so that youre up to date with your field and career trends ID: 611857

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Decision Making & Career PlanningURI 101: Planning for Academic Success

URI 101

Your Career Path Starts HereSlide2

Employment Trends of the FutureKeep up with what is happening in the world so that you’re up to date with your field and career trends!

Learn about employment trends:

The Internet

News Programs

Government Statistics and Publications

Media/Social MediaNetworkingSlide3

The New Millennials (born between 1977-1995)

Sometimes called the “Echo Boomers”By 2010, they will be the largest teen population is U.S. history

Will exceed the number of Baby Boomers

In the next 10 years, college enrollments will increase by 300,000 students per year

College admission will become increasingly

competitive Slide4

The New MillennialsThe cyber generationTheir most important values are individuality and

uniquenessDecreasing use of alcohol, drugs and tobaccoHave the promise of changing institutions for the betterSlide5

Generation Z (born after 1995)Last generation with a Caucasian majority

Celebrate DiversityDecline of “traditional families”Because of recession, less likely to believe in the American dream of having

more

The age of “girl power

Hope to use technology to change the worldSlide6

Need for Lifelong EducationIn today’s society higher education improves you chances of getting a job, yet you need to continually learn through experiencesNeed for training and education over a lifetimeWithout training and education

skills will soon become obsoleteSlide7

E-commerce: Changing BusinessOnline sales are increasing 10-20% a year while traditional retail sales are stagnant

Online marketing is used for most retail salesE-commerce will become an important part of business educationSlide8

Increase in EntrepreneurshipStarting your own businessTaking advantage of technology to work from home

Entrepreneurs often have very high job satisfaction because of new and exciting opportunities happening almost daily. You never know what your next day of work will bringYou have control over the decision making for the entire

company

You have more flexibility with your work schedule and have the freedom to run a company how you

wantSlide9

Diversified WorkforceMore older workersMore women workersMore immigrantsOne third of today’s workers are from diverse groups!Slide10

Work Skills for the 21st CenturySlide11

Basic SkillsReadingBasic MathOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationComputers (Email, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)Slide12

Critical Thinking SkillsCreative ThinkingDecision MakingProblem SolvingMental Visualization

Effective Learning skillsReasoning

Bloom’s Taxonomy in critical thinkingSlide13

Personal QualitiesResponsibilitySelf-esteemSociabilitySelf-managementIntegrity/Honesty

Persistence Positive attitudeSlide14

Workplace CompetenciesManage time and moneyParticipate as a member of a teamUse computers to access informationDevelop efficient management systems

Use technologySlide15

Keys to Finding a Satisfying CareerAssess your personality type and related strengths.

Explore your vocational interests.Know your values.

Discover multiple intelligences

Learn about the job market.

Gain job skills while in college.

Use updated job seeking strategies.Slide16

Researching Your CareerWhat to look for when researching jobs:Nature of the work

Working conditionsTrainingQualificationsRoom for AdvancementSlide17

Tools to Research Your CareerVisit the Center for Career and Experiential Education or their websiteUse “What can I do with this major?” link to discover possible careers

(http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/majors/)

Use the “Occupational Outlook Handbook” to get more information on a specific

career (

http://www.bls.gov/ooh

/) Slide18

Steps in Planning Your EducationTake general education courses early onUse these to discover passions and a possible career path through trying new and different subjects!Prepare for your major coursesThese courses will help to provide a better sense of the field you are going into

Gain experiential knowledgeEither through internships or professional job shadows.These experiences will either confirm or alter your career goals

Compare current skills with needed skills

Utilize web resources

w

eb.uri.edu/careerMynextmove.orgGraduate and begin your job search!Slide19

Making a Career DecisionSlide20

There is a choice you have to make,in everything you do.

And you must always keep in mind,

The choice you make, makes you.Slide21

Steps in Making a Career DecisionSelf-assessmentPersonality,

InterestsValues, SkillsExplore OptionsResearch careers

Plan your education

Make a commitment and take action

Evaluate your decisionsSlide22

Steps in Effective Decision MakingState the problemConsider your valuesGather information

Consider optionsEvaluate the pros and cons of optionsConsult others (if necessary)

Select the best alternative

Take actionSlide23

Tools For Your SuccessResume/Cover Letter writingInterview skillsProfessionalism/Networking skillsInternship and Job Search

Shadow OpportunitiesCCEE website (helpful links to “What can I do with this major?” and OOH)Attend job fairs and internship fairs at URI (check CCEE website for dates)

Online Resources

web.uri.edu

/career

The Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE) can help you with:Slide24