As a Pre-Major student, you and 2,500 of your classmates have one thing in
common - you are in the process of deciding on a major and a
career!
Choosing a major and a career is the most
difficult decision most college students face.
You will spend nearly 80,000 hours working in your lifetime. Don't you want
to be doing something that is satisfying and enjoyable?
The Pre-Major Advisement Center offers Career
Exploration services to aid its students in the process of
choosing a major and a career. Whether you are at the beginning
of the deciding process:
"I don't have a clue what I want to major in or
how to start deciding"
,
Or in the middle of the deciding process:
"I want to weigh the differences between these
two majors"
,
or near the end of the deciding process:
"I want salary information about my chosen
career"
,
Career Exploration can help!
Career Exploration usually ranges from three to five sessions, depending on your needs. Our career counselor can help
you examine important aspects about yourself and how you fit into
the world of work, ultimately aiding your ability to choose a
major and a career.
Career Exploration assists with:
LEARNING MORE ABOUT YOURSELF
your interests,
including activities you enjoy
areas in which you have
particular skills and abilities
work-related values and rewards
of work important to you
your style of
decision-making
and various lifestyle
considerations
help with test anxiety, stress management, and other areas that may impact academic success
EXPLORING FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE YOUR CAREER DECISIONS
family
traditions/dynamics
expectations of others such as parents or friends
future interpersonal
plans
career myths
societal norms
RESEARCHING POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONAL AREAS
day-to-day work
activities in certain occupations
training or educational
requirements
salary ranges and other
benefits
employment trends and job
outlook
how to advance in a career
path
Our career counselor can help you explore your
interests, abilities and values, and examine how parents and friends affect your career decisions, and help you find
information on the many SIUC majors as well as careers. Our counselor, also, has various assessments that can assist you in the exploration process.
In addition our career counselor can help you identify and address areas that could impact your academic success such as test anxiety and the management of stress.
Pre-Major students are encouraged
to make an appointment for Career Exploration.
Call the Pre-Major Advisement Center today at (618)
453-4351.
