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YOU, YOUR MAJOR AND DESTINY

Explore the resources and opportunities available at the Fulton Schools Career Center to help you excel in your chosen major and shape your future. Discover the potential career paths and industries for your major, and learn valuable skills to enhance your employability. View the PowerPoint presentation for detailed information.

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YOU, YOUR MAJOR AND DESTINY

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  1. YOU, YOUR MAJOR AND DESTINY Before you view this PowerPoint, go to View, then Notes Page, so you can see all of the extra information that make the slides more helpful!

  2. YOU, YOUR MAJOR AND DESTINY Fulton Schools Career Center

  3. You’ve made a good decision by selecting a major in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

  4. Survey of 1,700-plus executives offers national, regional views on business conditions, investment plans, policy concerns DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Technology companies plan to hire new staff over the next 12 months, but are concerned about a persistent shortage of tech talent, according to the second annual National Survey of Technology, Policy and Strategic Issues released today by the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA).

  5. DATE: September 19, 2013 SUBJECT: Technical Degrees Lead List of Top-Paid Majors for Class of 2013 Grads Technical majors—especially those in engineering—head the list of top-paid majors for the Class of 2013, according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE's September 2013 Salary Survey found that seven engineering majors are among the 10 highest-paid at the bachelor's-degree level. http://www.naceweb.org/s09182013/top-paid-majors-salary-survey.aspx?land-salres-lp-2-spot-slsrv-12062013

  6. Presentation Topics YOU – Learning about YOU YOUR MAJOR – Where to find career information about your major DESTINY – What it means to be a Fulton Engineering in the 21st Century Workplace

  7. The Question: What kind of training will complement my interests and abilities so that I can be prepared to do my best work and create the life I want?

  8. http://eoss.asu.edu/careerguide • Personality • Values • Skills and Strengths • Interests • Life Experiences • Needs and Wants

  9. Common Perception

  10. Mechanical Engineer Job Function: Design Testing Research and Development Manufacturing Sales Consulting Management

  11. Industries • Aerospace • Automotive • Biotechnology • Chemical Manufacturing • Construction • Consumer Products • Defense • Government • Healthcare • Mining • Power • Semiconductor • Telecommunications • Utilities • Waste Management

  12. Occupational Information O*NETOnLine is a compilation of vocational information provided by the US Department of Labor and the information is free to users. Enter an occupational title, such as “mechanical engineer” into “find occupations” to get detailed information. http://Onetonline.org/find/

  13. Occupational Information Career Cornerstone is a resource center for those pursuing careers in engineering, mathematics, information technology and the physical sciences. http://careercornerstone.org

  14. Occupational Information LinkedIn is a free social networking site for professionals that contains a wealth of information about people, industries companies and jobs. You do have to register and create a profile in order to use it. The power is in the Groups. Join some that interest you and join the conversation. http://www.linkedin.com

  15. LinkedIn Resources There are videos to guide college students to getting the most out of LinkedIn. They can be found at http://university/linkedin.com There is also a section to help students connect with alumni http://university.linkedin.com./college/alumni There is a separate Engineering Career Center presentation on using LinkedIn.

  16. Job Descriptions http://EngineerJobs.com http://Engineer.net http://Engin.com http://iHireEngineering.com http://Monster.com http://Careerbuilder.com http://Simplyhired.com

  17. Be sure to see your academic advisor! Are you sitting on the fence between two majors?

  18. Job security in the 21st Century is not found in employment but in continuing to be employable.

  19. Downsizing Right-sizing Reorganizing Outsourcing Offshoring Knowledge NomadsFree Agents Tied to Cyberspace Global Pioneers Rich Feller Colorado State

  20. Yesterday vs. Today

  21. Technology Skills have a Two-Year Half Life- Eric Bloom

  22. BEST MAJOR VS. BEST YOU

  23. The Fulton Graduate • Technically Proficient • Experienced • Articulate • Business-minded • Cross-disciplinary Team Member • Globally Competent • Polished

  24. How Do I Get There? • START EARLY! • Take advantage of academic resources • Take part in study groups • Get involved in campus activities • Get to know other Sun Devils • Attend events and workshops presented by the Engineering Career Center

  25. First Year Students • Fulton Schools Career Exploration Night • Peer Career Coaches • Special Panels and Workshops

  26. Fulton Students • Fall and Spring Career Fairs • Employer Mixers • Employer Panels • Career Fair “Prep Sessions” • On Campus Recruiting • Individual Coaching Appointments

  27. For More Information Connect with Fulton Schools Career Center Website:  career.engineering.asu.edu Handshake:MyASU>Campus Services>Jobs&Careers>Handshake Facebook:Engineering Career Center Arizona State University Email: engineering.careers@asu.edu Phone: (480) 965-2966

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