"Planting the Seeds: The First Step to Finding a Career Path" presentation. Presented during UW-Eau Claire\'s Career Services\' "Explore your Possibilities Week"

1. Planting the Seeds: The First Step to Finding a Career Path Presented by: Renee Mallo, Career Specialist

2. Services We Offer

3. Assessments Strong Interest Inventory Myers Briggs Type Indicator Self-Directed Search (SDS) SIGI 3 WISCareers Card Sorts

4. Strong Interest Inventory Subjects you like Activities you enjoy Types of people you like Occupations you feel positively about Compares your responses to those of people in various occupations If they’re like you, and they like their job, you might too! Counselor/Specialist referral, $14.00 for students Computer based

5. Myers Briggs Type Indicator Scientifically designed to measures four dimensions of one’s personal style Extrovert/Introvert Sensing/Intuition Thinking/Feeling Judging/Perceiving What environment would you feel comfortable working in? What role do you take in teamwork? What kinds of tasks do you prefer or perform well? How do you see and interpret the world? Counselor/Specialist referral, $14.00 for students Computer based

6. Myers Briggs Types

7. Self-Directed Search (SDS) Career interest inventory Suggests occupations basted on interests and skills Provides a 3 letter Holland Code A – artistic R – realistic I – investigative S – social E – enterprising C – conventional No referral, $5.00 Booklet based

8. SIGI 3 Interactive subscription website Assessments Personality Work values Interests Skills Occupational Information No referral, no fee! Website based www.uwec.edu/career/Students/Explore/sigi3

9. WISCareers Subscription website developed by UW system Assessments, occupation info, career planning, etc… Many more features for throughout your career path Undergoing updates; not the same as in high school! No referral, no fee Website based Code needed www.wiscareers.wisc.edu

10. Card Sorts Hands-on index card sorting activity Available for various objectives Skills Personality Values Occupations Majors No referral, no fee In the Career Discovery Center, no appointment needed

11. Brainstorm My Ideal Job What can I do with a major in... Explore Majors Occupational databases Sigi 3 WISCareers Occupational Library (CDC Computers) Occupational Outlook Handbook Majors and Career Fairs Explore Your Possibilities Week! Career Research

12. Informational Interviews A brief interview with someone who has a job that sounds interesting You ask the questions Very low stress, generally informal People love talking about their jobs! Can be combined with job shadowing Insider information Up to date Likes & dislikes Skills, education, etc… Informational Interview Questions

13. Ask an Alum Database of alumni who are available for informational interviews Search by major, industry, company, location, etc… Request a match and we’ll give them a heads-up Interview via email, phone, or in person Ask an Alum

14. Experiential Learning Opportunities include: Student Organizations Volunteering & Service-Learning Part-time and/or summer jobs Internships Gain Skills and experience Build your resume! Meet people, ask questions Get some job references Develop a professional network Test drive options Do you really like this stuff? Are you really good at this stuff?

15. Set Goals Short Range Gaining skills, experience Using resources Student organizations and activities Jobs and internships Long Range Personally Become well-rounded Educationally Certifications Graduate school Professionally Career objective Career path

16. Utilize Resources Talk to your advisor! Visit Career Services Resources & books Career Associates, Specialists and Counselors Walk-in or make an appointment Check out the website www.uwec.edu/career