Career Information & Advising Modules. Created & Presented by: Rick Smith, CWDP, GCDF Workforce Development Specialist December 20 th, 2010

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1 Career Information & Advising Modules Created & Presented by: Rick Smith, CWDP, GCDF Workforce Development Specialist December 20 th, 2010

2 Career Information & Advising Module 1 Working with the Career Center The purpose of our career advising, information, and programming services is to assist you in solving current career problems and making appropriate career and academic decisions. Our goal is to help you solve your current career problems while improving your skills for making future career decisions. Objectives 1. To introduce you to career advising, information, and programming. 2. To help you select the activities that will assist you in solving your career problems. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve These Objectives a. Examine a Career Center brochure, career guides, and other handouts to learn more about services and programs. b. Ask a Career Advisor to explain Career Center services and the career advising process to you. c. Ask for a current schedule of Career Center events. d. Browse through these remaining module sheets to learn more about some of the common concerns addressed through career advising.

3 Career Information & Advising Module 1 Working with the Career Center 2. Making a Career Decision 3. Exploring Your Interests, Values, & Skills 4. Finding Career Information 5. Matching Majors and Jobs 6. Understanding Job Forecasts 7. Balancing Work and Leisure 8. Maximizing Diversity 9. Planning a Career as a Woman 10. Emphasizing Strengths over Disabilities 11. Making a Career Transition 12. Exploring Career Interests through Work 13. Launching Your Job Campaign 14. Careering Abroad & Cross Culturally 15. Going to Graduate School 16. Choosing a Major

4 Career Information & Advising Module 2 Making a Career Decision Objectives 1. To help you identify areas that are important to consider in making career choices. 2. To learn and apply the skills involved in career problem-solving and decision making. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve These Objectives a. Ask a Career Advisor for the What s Involved in Career Choice handout to gain a greater awareness of the career decision-making process. b. Review A Guide to Good Decision Making sheet to explore more effective ways to make career decisions. c. Get started on the Guide to Good Decision-Making exercise with the assistance of a Career Advisor. d. Review materials in the Module 2 folder. f. Complete the Choosing a Major or Occupation workbook with a Career Advisor. g. Register for Units I and II of the Introduction to Career Development Class - SDS A course syllabus is available for your review.

5 Career Information & Advising Module 3 Exploring Your Interests, Values, & skills Objectives To help you examine some 1. of your interests, values, and skills. 2. To help you relate your self-knowledge to occupations, fields of study, or jobs for further exploration. Rationale A critical part of learning how to make career decisions involves looking at yourself and asking: 1. What activities am I interested in? 2. What values do I have that might be an important part of exploring possible occupations, fields of study, or jobs? 3. What skills and abilities do I possess or need to develop? The answers to these I questions are important ones because they provide useful information for making career decisions and solving career problems throughout one s life. This self-knowledge helps us both expand and narrow the options that we are considering at any given point in life. This Module identifies self-assessment activities available to you that may prove to be interesting, fun, and informative. In consultation with a Career Advisor, you may complete any of these activities with respect to your needs. When you have completed the selected activities, you are encouraged to meet with a Career Advisor again to discuss the results of your self-assessment and the implications for your career development.

6 Career Information & Advising Module 3 Exploring Your Interests, Values, & skills Interests 1. Complete the Self-Directed Search (SDS), computer or paper version. 2. Complete the Interest Profiler in the Choices Planner computer system to explore occupations and search for occupational features in the occupations database. You can access the online version of Choices Planner at bridges.com/cpflorida. Select the Jump in option on the left of your screen. 3. Complete the Interest Inventory in the ediscover computer program. Obtain a access code from a Career Advisor. 4. Complete SIGI 3 s Interests Fields survey. To access SIGI 3 online, visit career.fsu.edu/sigi. (See Career Advisor for acess code) 5. Complete the Activities Card Sort with a Career Advisor. 1. Complete SIGI 3 s Values survey. Values 2. Complete the Values Card Sort. 3. Complete the Values Inventory in ediscover. 4. Complete the Work Values Sorter in the Choices Planner system to learn more about your work values and what is important to you in a job or use the search for occupations to identify options based on your General Workplace skills or transferable work skills.

7 Career Information & Advising Module 3 Exploring Your Interests, Values, & skills 1. Complete the Basic Skills Checklist on the Choices Planner. Skills 2. If you have several years of work experience Complete the Transferable Skills Checklist. 3. Complete the Motivated Skills Card Sort. 4. Complete the Abilities Inventory in the ediscover computer program. 5. Complete SIGI 3 s Skills survey. Other Activities Available to You a. Complete the Occupational Card Sort with a Career Advisor b. Complete the College or FSU Majors Card Sort. Discuss with a Career Advisor how the majors you are considering reflect your interests, values, and skills. c. Obtain a Choosing a Major or Occupation guide and explore how your self knowledge relates to options you are considering. d. Register for Units I and II of SDS Introduction to Career Development. A course syllabus is located at career.fsu.edu/courses/sds3340/syllabus.html. e. Attend one of the Career Center s Choosing a Major workshops. f. For help in documenting your transferable skills, create an online Career Portfolio. To get started, go to portfolio.fsu.edu. g. See a Career Advisor to discuss your situation, select appropriate activities for your career concerns, and complete an Individual Learning Plan.

8 Career Information & Advising Module 4 Finding Career Information Objective To help you identify and locate Career Center resources and 1. other information related to your educational, Career Planning, and job hunting needs. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. Visit the Career Center Library in the Dunlap Success Center (100 S. Woodward Avenue, next to the Student Life Building) b. Perform a search using Career Key (Career Center Library index) for the topic of interest to you. Career information resources are available to you in the following formats: Print: books, periodicals, files Multi-media: CD-Roms, computer systems, Internet resources, videotapes c. Review a diagram (see back) of the Career Center s Library to see the locations of print and multi-media resources in the career library. d. Visit the Career Center Library s home page at: career.fsu.edu/library i. Search the online version of Career Key ii. Browse library links for selected websites e. Visit Secure apps to login to: i. Going Global obtaining international internships and employment ii. Uniworld researching multinational companies iii. SeminoleLink searching for part time, full time, internships and co-ops f. Talk with the librarian, a library assistant, or a Career Advisor about additional information and/or resources that might be helpful for your career planning and job hunting needs.

9 Career Information & Advising Module 5 Matching Majors and Jobs Objective To help you learn how specific job titles relate to 1. college majors or fields of study. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. Review printed materials in the Module 5 folders in the Mobile File, specifically the Match Major handouts; visit the Career Center Web site at career.fsu.edu/occupations/matchmajor/index.html. b. Read sections in these books or others found in section IIC of the Career Center Library. The College Board Book of Majors... IIC AA C7 College Majors & Careers... IIC AA P4 College Majors Handbook... IIC AA F6 c. Perform a search on Career Key under the topic Occupations then, Occupational Information by Program of Study to get a list of relevant Career Center Library resources. Ask a Career Advisor for assistance. d. Use the College Majors Card Sort or FSU Majors Card Sort to find majors and occupational opportunities. Ask a Career Advisor for assistance. e. Review information in the FSU Undergraduate Academic Program Guide online at for various programs of study at FSU. Select description, click on major, and scroll down.

10 Career Information & Advising Module 5 Matching Majors and Jobs f. Use the Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes (DHOC) (IIA G6). Part 3 links Instructional Program Titles to three-letter Holland Codes. TheseHollandCodescan then be used to find occupations in the DHOC or the Self-Directed Search Occupations Finder. You can also use the Educational Opportunities Finder to locate Holland codes for fields of study which can be compared to codes in the Occupations Finder. g. Use the Search by Major feature in SIGI 3, career.fsu.edu/sigi (ask a Career Advisor for the access code). h. Review selected employer directories that list organizations by major, career, or geographical areas located in section VI of the Career Center Library. Ask a Career Advisor for assistance. i. Consult with Career Center staff member about internship, co-op and job opportunities. j. Check out the Professional Network in SeminoleLink (c areer.fsu.edu/connect) to see what types of positions individuals have entered with their majors. k. Review job notice files, on the countertop near section VI, Opportunities, to see the types of majors required by employers for specific positions.

11 Career Information & Advising Module 6 Understanding Job Forecasts Objectives To describe the present distribution of workers 1. in different job areas. 2. To describe the projected employment trends in various occupations. 3. To understand the complexity and accuracy of employment forecasting. 4. To identify the lowest and highest employment demand areas. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve These Objectives a. Perform a search on Career Key under the Career and Life Planning menu topics: National Job Outlook and Local/Regional/State Job Outlook. b. Read materials in the Career Library Module 6 folders in the Mobile File. Employment Outlooks (6) contains information regarding forecasts nationwide, while Florida Outlook (6:1) contains projections for the various geographic sections of Florida. For additional information on the Florida labor market, visit fred.labormarketinfo.com.

12 Career Information & Advising Module 6 Understanding Job Forecasts c. Scan resources such as: American Almanac of Jobs and Salaries... IC W7 Career Information Center: Employment Trends... IIA CIC-13 Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance Vol 1-Vol 5...IIA E6 Florida Occupational Wages (floridawages.com)...id F5 NACE Salary Survey...IC N3 Occupational Outlook Handbook (stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm)...iia O25 d. Review occupational information materials located in the Occupational Files for outlook information on specific occupations. e. Get print-outs on specific occupations from computer-assisted career guidance systems such as Choices, ediscover, & SIGI 3 f. For additional job market information visit the following Web sites: U.S. job market (acinet.org) State occupational projections (projectionscentral.com/it_search.aspx) Employment and industry trends (rileyguide.com/trends.html)

13 Career Information & Advising Module 7 Balancing Work and Leisure Objectives To understand the need for balancing one s 1. work role with non-work roles. 2. To understand one s personal characteristics in relation to leisure planning. 3. To become aware of leisure activities in your local area. Below are Activities to Help You Achieve this Objective a. Search Career Key to locate specific resources in the Career Center Library on lifestyle and leisure time. Topics are listed under Career and Life Planning. b. Review Lifelong Leisure or Playing in the Three Boxes of Life (IA B62 C2) c. Review the section of Your Career and Life Plan Portfolio (IA J5) on Life Roles. d. Complete the Values section of Self-Assessment on the SIGI 3 computer program to explore the importance of leisure in your life in relation to other values. e. Use the Activities Card Sort to assist you in identifying leisure time activities. f. Visit or call the FSU Campus Recreation, Room 136 Tully Gym ( ) fsu.campusrec.com/index.shtml or the Leach Student Recreation Center, Leach Center Room 210E ( ), fsu.campusrec.com/leach/.

14 Career Information & Advising Module 7 Balancing Work and Leisure g. Check the FSU Student Handbook for recreational activities at: registrar.fsu.edu/student_handbook/. h. Check Friday s Limelight section of the Tallahassee Democrat for listings of recreational opportunities and club activities (e.g., Tallahassee Parks & Recreation, YMCA/YWCA, Apalachee Canoe Club, Capital City Cyclists, Florida Trail Association, Sierra Club, etc.); or the online edition at i. Review selected sections of the Tallahassee phone book, (e.g., Calendar of Events, Attractions, Arts & Entertainment, Spectator Sports, and Recreation & Conservation). j. Review Module 7 (Mobile File) materials on leisure planning. k. Visit Tallahassee s Parks and Recreation Department website for a listing of local parks, facilities, special events, and adult and youth team sports. talgov.com/parks/index.cfm. l. Visit the following Web sites for more local activities: Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra tsolive.org/ Monthly updates of events in town related to art, science, history, film morethanyouthought.com/ seetallahassee.com/

15 Career Information & Advising Module 8 Maximizing Diversity This module has been prepared for individuals who may want to explore how ethnicity, age, sexual orientation or other topics may relate to career planning. Its purpose is to spotlight Career Center resources that might be especially useful in this exploration. Objective To identify career planning resources and 1. Information of interest to diverse populations. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. Perform a search on Career Key in the Diverse Populations menus under Career and Life Planning or Education and Training. b. Review materials on African-Americans, Hispanics, Gays/Lesbians/Bisexuals /Transgendered (GLBT) and older workers in the Module 8 files located in the Mobile File. c. Read occupational files for information on opportunities for diverse populations. d. Skim through diversity magazines in the Career Center Library (J ob Choices: Diversity Edition and Hispanic Business), which feature career planning articles. e. Check out various Web sites with career resources for diverse populations: f. Visit FSU s Office of Multicultural Affairs Web site (o ma.fsu.edu) for information on student minority associations and events.

16 Career Information & Advising Module 8 Maximizing Diversity g. Review information in the following books: Best Careers for Bilingual Latinos... IG1 K4 Career Success for People with Physical Disabilities...IG3 K5 Lavender Road to Success: The Career Guide for the Gay Community...IG1S6 Native American Connections... IG1 R51 Women in Career and Life Transitions...IG4 A5 h. Consult with Career Center staff for special concerns. aarp.org/money/careers black-collegian.com/ eop.com/ gaywork.com hirediversity.com/ nativeamericanjobs.com latpro.com quintcareers.com/diversity_resources.html

17 Career Information & Advising Module 9 Planning a Career as a Woman The module assumes: 1) you are a woman ready to make a career change; 2) you probably have some family responsibilities; 3) you would like to enter or reenter the work force, but are not sure what field would be right for you or who would hire you; 4) you are prepared to undertake further education, but are not sure it will get you where you want to go; and/or 5) you would like help in stepping back to take a clear, objective look at yourself and your options. Objective 1 To provide you with the opportunity for self-assessment: 1. to examine your skills, interests, accomplishments, experiences, and motivations. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. Discuss your situation with a career advisor. b. Review Module 3, Exploring Your Interests, Values, & Skills, to identify helpful self-assessment activities. c. Use Choices Planner (b ridges.com/cpflorida) to learn your transferable skills. Objective 2 2. To locate information sources which will help you create a tentative education career plan. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. Search Career Key using one of these to locate resources in the Career Center Library. Career & Life Planning Lifestyles Dual Career Couples Career & Life Planning Diverse Populations Women Education & Training Diverse Populations Women

18 Career Information & Advising Module 9 Planning a Career as a Woman b. Review or read materials in the Career Center Library relating to women and work: Video-VHS What Does Business Casual for Women Really Mean?... IE A851 Working Parents: Balancing Kids and Careers...IF1 W6 Books Advancing Women in Business The Catalyst Guide... IG4 C3 Guide to Style: A Manual for Business and Professional Women...VB M35 Highlights of Women s Earnings in IG4 U5 The Mom Economy...IG4 W5 What Color is Your Parachute... IA B6 Why Women Earn Less: How to Make What You re Really Worth...IG4 V3 Women in Career & Life Transitions...IG4 A5 Women in the Labor Force: A Datebook...IG4 U75

19 Career Information & Advising Module 9 Planning a Career as a Woman Internet Resources 9 to 5, National Association of Working Women: 9to5.org This national grassroots organization works towards economic equality. Business and Professional Women/USA & BPW Foundation: bpwusa.org This organization serves as an advocate for working women on work-life balance and workplace equity issues. Local organizations provide scholarships and professional development, networking, and political activities. National Association of Women Business Owners: nawbo.org This organization represents the interest of women business owners. U.S. Department of Labor Find It! By Audience Women: dol.gov/dol/audience/audwomen.htm This site provides many links to resources about women in the workforce. Women Employed Institute: womenemployed.org This resource serves as an information exchange and action network for women. Women in Higher Education: wihe.com This site focuses on leadership, career strategies, gender equity, and harassment of women administrators. Women in the Workforce About.com: careerplanning.about.com/cs/forwomenonly/women_in_the_workforce.htm This site contains various articles and links related to issues women face in the workplace. Women For Hire: womenforhire.com/ This resource provides information on career fairs, online job boards, and career networking for women.

20 Career Information & Advising Module 9 Planning a Career as a Woman If interested in returning to school, c. the FSU Center for Professional Development offers workshops for improving technology and writing skills. ( 850) , learningforlife.fsu.edu/cpd/index.cfm. d. Visit FSU s Office of Financial Aid (UCA 4400) to learn about possible scholarships. (850) , finaid.fsu.edu. e. Use the Professional Network in SeminoleLink ( career.fsu.edu/connect) to network with alumni and friends of FSU in career areas that interest you. f. Learn about women s organizations for specific professions that interest you using the National Trade & Professional Associations Directory VIE N3 (Page 700).

21 Career Information & Advising Module 10 Emphasizing Strengths over Disabilities Objective To assist in locating career planning information of interest to 1. persons who have disabilities. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. Review articles and pamphlets in the Module 10 folder in the Mobile File. Resources related to specific disabilities are located in this Folder. b. Perform a search on Career Key under Career & Life Planning-Diverse Populations-Persons with Disabilities as well as Education & Training-Diverse Populations-Persons with Disabilities to locate resources on career and education planning for persons with disabilities. c. Read sections in the following books: Job-Hunting for the So-Called Handicapped or People who have Disabilities... IG3 B6 Careers for the Disabled: The Career Magazine for People with Disabilities...IG3 C3 Career Success for People with Physical Disabilities... IG3 K5 Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities... IG3 R7 Americans with Disabilities Act Handbook...IG3U5 d. Read the amended version of The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 located in the Module 10 folder in the Mobile File or read the full version at dol.govodep/archives/fact/ada92fs.htm. e. Consult with staff in the Student Disability Resource Center, 108 Student Services Building, 97 Woodward Avenue, ( voice or TDD) (sdrc@admin.fsu.edu) (disabilitycenter.fsu.edu). f. Visit the Office of Financial Aid (UCA 4400) to ask about possible scholarships. More information is available at (850) or finaid.fsu.edu.

22 Career Information & Advising Module 10 Emphasizing Strengths over Disabilities g. Visit the following Web sites: Disability and the Workplace (Cornell University) ilr.cornell.edu/library/research/subjectguides/employmentanddisability.html. This Internet guide provides links to information and services for people who have disabilities, such as job hunting, listservs, organizations, statistics, and law information. DisabilityInfo.gov disabilityinfo.gov A comprehensive Federal Web site of disability-related government resources. DO-IT washington.edu/doit/ Resources and programs for people pursuing college. Career preparation for K-12, college, and parents.information for employers.also, provides information about finding a mentor and how to get peer support. Entry Point entrypoint.org Internship opportunities for students with disabilities in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business. Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc. eop.com/compcd.html Provides a list of companies that are actively recruiting college graduates and professionals with disabilities. This site also has a resume database and links to CAREERS & the DISABLED magazine s career expos and recruiters. Hire Disability hiredisabilitysolutions.com Organization that creates career expos for people who have disabilities and provides other services such as job postings. Job Accommodation Network jan.wvu.edu International toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the employability of people who have disabilities, and other information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act

23 Career Information & Advising Module 10 Emphasizing Strengths over Disabilities Just One Break, Inc. justonebreak.com Employment services for people who have disabilities, including job placement services, job hunt clubs, college internship programs, mentoring programs, ADA consulting services, and interviewing tips. Lift, Inc. lift-inc.org This non-profit organization identifies, trains, and hires computer professionals who have physical disabilities through contracts with major corporations. After training, people are assigned to corporations that can hire the specialists after a one-year apprenticeship. National Business and Disabilities Council business-disability.com Corporate resource for hiring, working with, and marketing to people who have disabilities by providing job listings, internships, and a resume database for college graduates. National Organization on Disabilities nod.org/economic Provides articles about resources and techniques related to the job search and other career development activities. US Department of Labor dol.gov/dol/topic/disability/index.htm Provides a variety of disability resources related to work.

24 Career Information & Advising Module 11 Making a Career Transition Objectives To explore the issues involved 1. In job and career transitions. 2. To identify the kind of change desired or adjustments needed. 3. To begin changing or adjusting your situation. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. Discuss your situation with a Career Advisor and evaluate options by dropping in during hours posted on career.fsu.edu. b. Perform a search using Career Key to locate resources related to this topic. Click on Career and Life Planning/Career Transitions. c. Review materials in Module 11 folders in Mobile file. d. Complete the Transferable Skills Checklist and/or Work Values Locator in the Choices Planner computer system (bridges.com/cpflorida) to select transferable skills and values you might wish to use in searching for new or alternative occupations.

25 Career Information & Advising Module 11 Making a Career Transition e. Complete the Values Card Sort under the Self-Assessment section in the SIGI 3 computer system to clarify what is important or desirable to you in your career change. Available at career.fsu.edu/sigi (ask a Career Advisor for password), click on Career Planning. f. Review Module 2, Making a Career Decision for possible activities. g. For career changes, review Module 3, Exploring Your Interests, Values, & Skills, for additional self-assessment activities. h. For lifestyle changes, review Module 7, Balancing Work and Leisure. i. For job changes, review Module 13, Launching Your Job Campaign. j. Interact with the ediscover and SIGI3 (career.fsu.edu/sigi) computer-assisted career guidance programs. (see a Career Advisor for access to these systems) k. If applicable see Getting Started at FSU, a guide in Module 11 found the Mobile File.

26 Career Information & Advising Module 12 Get Experience! Objective 1 1. To identify a variety of resources which will help you obtain experience relevant to your career interest areas. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective Read selected resources in the Career Center Library. a. These can primarily be found in the Experience and Opportunities section. Volunteer Volunteer Opportunities...IVD T2 Good Works: A Guide to Careers in Social Change... VIB2 C4 Response 2008: Directory of Volunteer Opportunitie...IVD C3 Summer/Holidays How to Get a Job on a Cruise Ship...IVC K3 Co-op/Internship Internships in International Affairs... IVB C25 The Women s Rights Internship Book... IVB C26 Washington D.C. Internships in Law and Policy... IVB C3 National Directory of Arts Internships... IVB C4 Top Internships...IVB N4 Graduate Student s Guide to Internships & Summer Programs... IVB G7 Peterson s Internships IVB I5 The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Adventures...IVB L3 Internship Job Descriptions...IVB L4 The Internship Bible...IVB O4 International Internships...IVB P5 Scoring a Great Internship...IVB R8 Yale Daily News Guide to Internships...IVB S65

27 Career Information & Advising Module 12 Get Experience! b. Perform a search using Career Key under topics in Work Experience to locate other Career Center resources. c. Sign up for SeminoleLink Plus! services to view online job postings at career.fsu.edu/seminolelink. d. Find information on co-ops and internships at the Career Center or on the Web at career.fsu.edu/experience. Paid and non-paid placements are available with employers in Florida, the southeast, and nationwide along with information on federal and state coops, internships, summer jobs, and volunteer experiences. e. Refer to the Job Choices magazines to find out about employers currently seeking candidates in the areas of Business, Science, and Engineering. f. Review articles in module 12 in the Mobile File. g. Refer to Volunteer Opportunities (IVD T2) for contacts and information related to volunteering in Tallahassee and beyond. h. Additional opportunities may be found through the Career Center s Student Employment Service. Employers list part-time, temporary, and seasonalpositions (on and off campus) for students. You may view these listings under Student Employment at career.fsu.edu. i. Visit the Center for Leadership and Civic Education to learn about volunteer and service opportunities that will allow you to gain experience or visit their Web site at the center.fsu.edu. The Center occupies the Dunlap Success Center (DSC) with the Career Center. For more information, call j. Visit the Career Center Library Links to locate Web sites related to work experience at career.fsu.edu/library/links.html. k. Review Nonprofit Careers Match Major Sheet in the Mobile File to find names of volunteer organizations and sample Web sites.

28 Career Information & Advising Module 14 Careering Abroad & Cross Culturally Objective 1 Gain global competencies through participation 1. in going abroad opportunities. Below are Activities to Help You Achieve this Objective a. Learn about opportunities to study, volunteer and gain experience abroad at global.fsu.edu. b. Search Career Key. Under Education and Training, Alternative Education, then International Study Programs for a list of relevant resources. c. Review the Studying Abroad guide at career.fsu.edu/education/study-abroadguide.html. d. Review materials in the Study Abroad Programs folder in the Mobile File, Module 14. e. Contact the FSU International Programs Office, on the 5th level, University Center, Suite A5500 or visit international.fsu.edu. f. Earn a Global Pathways Certificate recognizing your global competencies. Learn more at ic.fsu

29 Career Information & Advising Module 14 Careering Abroad & Cross Culturally Objective 2 2. Explore issues and locate opportunities for work abroad. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. Perform a search on Career Key under the topic of Employmer Information Resources. Choose International Employment for a list of relevant resources in the Career Center Library. b. Review Working Abroad at career.fsu.edu/employment/jobsearch/work-abroadguide.html. c. Review Module 13 often, for resources that may assist you in your job search. d. Review Overseas Non-Teaching and Overseas Teaching job notice files in section VI. Objective 3 3. Become familiar with on campus activities and services that promote global competencies and cross-cultural exchange and diversity.

30 Career Information & Advising Module 14 Careering Abroad & Cross Culturally Below are Activities to Help You Achieve this Objective a. Visit ic.fsu.edu to learn about cultural events taking place on campus. b. Engage on campus cultural programs via Global Pathways partners at global.fsu.edu. c. Apply to become a conversation partner through the International Center or the Center for Intensive English Language Learning at cies.fsu.edu. Objective 4 4. Become familiar with resources and services for international students. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective Review guides specially for international a. students in the Career Center. b. Conduct a search on Career Key. Under Career and Life Planning choose Diverse Populations then Ethnic and Other Diverse Groups to find print materials. c. Review the Career Planning for International Students folder in Mobile File, Module 14. d. Review Library Links at career.fsu.edu for International Resources. e. Join in activities within the International Center. See their website at ic.fsu.edu.

31 Career Information & Advising Module 15 Going to Graduate School Objective 1 To explore issues important to you in pursuing graduate 1. professional education. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. View Going to Graduate School at career.fsu.edu/education/graduate/graduate-school-guide.html b. Review materials in the Mobile File folder for Module 15 Exploring Graduate Education. c. Attend a Going to Graduate School workshop. Objective 2 2. To identify graduate/professional education programs in your chosen field of study. Here below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. For information on graduate programs and advanced degrees, perform a Career Key search. Click on Colleges/Universities then Grad & Professional Schools.

32 Career Information & Advising Module 15 Going to Graduate School b. Re view selected general resource books: Medical School Admissions Adviser... IIB K3 Peterson s Guides to Graduate & Professional Programs... II C2 Peterson s Guide to MBA Programs...IIB P4 The Princeton Review s Best 162 Medical Schools... IIB P7 OFFICIAL GUIDE to ABA-Approved Law Schools...IIB L28 Graduate Study in Psychology: American Psychological Association...IIB A41 c. Use the ediscover and Choices Planner ( bridges.com/cpflorida) computer programs to search for graduate programs matching selected criteria. Obtain a password from a career advisor to use ediscover; select the Jump in option in Choices Planner. Objective 3 3. To investigate selected graduate/professional education programs. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. Rev iew the appropriate sections of the general resource books listed in the previous section. b. Review graduate program materials; and see FSU information in section III at the Career Center Library. c. Visit gradschools.com to access information about graduate programs, fellowships, and admissions tests. Also, visit any Web sites for institutions in which you have an interest.

33 Career Information & Advising Module 15 Going to Graduate School d. Obtain program and university materials for your own use by ing or calling both the career.fsu.edu program office and graduate admissions office of those programs you wish to consider further (this information can easily be found in the Peterson s Guide at petersons.com). e. Arrange for a personal interview with appropriate faculty/staff in programs you are seriously considering. If this is not possible, write, telephone, or . f. Talk to FSU faculty or students that might be familiar with the programs you are considering. Ask to see the FSU Faculty Resource Directory located at the career advisor desk. g. For rankings of graduate and professional programs, review The Gourman Report, IIIC G42 or look online at usnews.com/sections/rankings. h. Attend our Graduate & Professional School Expo held in the fall. See career.fsu.edu/calendar Objective 4 4. Develop a strategy to gain admission to your graduate/professional programs of choice. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve This Objective a. Re ad Applying to Graduate and Professionals Schools, in Peterson s Graduate and Professional Programs. Also visit petersons.com for additional information on applying to graduate school. b. Visit relevant Web sites associated with your graduate and professional school goals (gmac.com, prelaw.fsu.edu, med.fsu.edu/prehealthadvising). c. Read articles related to graduate admissions located in Module 15 of the Mobile File.

34 Career Information & Advising Module 15 Going to Graduate School d. Review resources on personal statements and admission essays in section IIIC of the Career Center Library. See the sample Personal Statement notebook (III C2 P3) and the Writing a Personal Statement guide at career.fsu.edu/education/graduate/personal-statementguide.html e. Find out about, register for, prepare for, and take the appropriate admission test(s). Visit Evaluation Services in University Center C 1100 for information on the tests. See information materials in the mobile file for Module 15 and these specific resources: Get into Law School: A Strategic Approach...II B L33 Medical School Admission Advisor...IIB K3 GRE Test Prep on CD-ROM... IIIC2 K2 GMAT...IIB K31 f. Investigate financing options for graduate/professional education. Review financial aid resource materials in section IIIF & the Fellowship/Grad Asst folder. Visit financialaid.fsu.edu. Contact your program(s) of choice to ask about financial aid. Read Financial Aid for Graduate & Professional Education located in Peterson s. Use the financial aid awards database in the Choices Planner computer program. (bridges.com/cpflorida)

35 Career Information & Advising Module 16 Choosing a Major Objectives 1A and 1B 1A. To identify what factors are important to you in selecting a major. 1B. To discover fields of study that you might find interesting. Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve These Objectives Attend a Choosing a Major workshop. See the schedule at a. the career advisor desk or view the Events Calendar on the Career Center Web site (career.fsu.edu). b. Complete the Step 1 of the Choosing a Major or Occupation guide (pages 2-7) and discuss your situation with a career advisor. c. Complete appropriate self-assessment activities, review Module 3 ( Looking at You), and discuss your situation with a career advisor. d. Review the FSU Undergraduate Programs by Holland Code sheet to identify FSU programs consistent with your self-assessment. Objectives 2A and 2B 2A. To broaden your general awareness of majors available at Florida State and elsewhere. 2B To find detailed information about specific majors.

36 Career Information & Advising Module 16 Choosing a Major Below Are Activities to Help You Achieve These Objectives a. Acquaint yourself with the variety of college majors available at institutions around the country. Examine Peterson s Four - Year Colleges... IIC1 P41 Chronicle Four-Year College Databook...IIIC1 C451 College Majors and Careers: A Resource Guide for Effective Life Planning.IIC AA P4 The College Board Guide to 150 Popular College Majors... IIC AA C7 College Majors Handbook with Real Career Paths and Payoffs...IIC AA F6 Use the FSU Majors Card Sort to help identify majors that would be of interest to you. Review college majors using an online resource at b. Learn more about specific majors available at FSU: See the Florida State University General Bulletin for a list of degree and certificate programs. Visit the FSU Registrar s Web site to review the General Bulletin (registrar.fsu.edu). Get specific information about majors that interest you in the Undergraduate Academic Program Guide at academic-guide.fsu.edu and in the FSU General Bulletin. Perform a computer search using Career Key to locate Career Center Library resources which focus on majors of interest to you. Review printed materials on FSU Academic Programs. Refer to the Faculty Resource Directory, at the Career Advisor desk, to find faculty and advisor names and phone numbers, or use the Advisor Search Function at undergrad.fsu.edu/advisors/index.html. Make an appointment with a faculty member, advisor, or another departmental staff member to gain more information about a particular major.

37 Career Information & Advising Module 16 Choosing a Major c. Learn more about majors available at other colleges/universities: Use directories in the Career Center Library to identify institutions with programs in which you have an interest. Perform a search on the CHOICES Planner or ediscover to identify institutions which may offer programs in your field(s) of interest. CHOICES Planner is offered online at Within Finding a College or Program at conduct a College Search to gather information on what institutions inthe state offer programs of interest. d. Obtain further information about programs at other institutions: Write, call, or institutions and/or specific departments for catalogs and academic program information. Conduct a search on the Internet for information sites on institutions in which you have an interest. Search out catalogs available on the FSU campus. Search the College Source Online located at Objective 3 To enhance your ability to make an informed decision. Below Are Activities to Help You AchieveThis Objective a. Review Module 2, What s Involved In Making A Career Decision? b. Review A Guide To Good Decision Making. c. Complete the Guide to Good Decision-Making exercise. d. Talk to a career advisor about special problems getting in the way of your major decision.