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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