5 Weeks To Go:  Careers for Liberal Arts Majors August 3, 2009

Realize your career potential… 

You may ask… “What job will I get with this major?” 

Keep looking for the big picture, but also allow yourself to see the uniqueness of your own path.  Any one major does not necessarily equal just one specific career.  Most employers actually look for SKILLS!  In 2008, the National Association of Colleges and Employers highlighted twelve key skills valued by employers. 

Communication,
Interpersonal,
Computer,
Strong work ethic,   
Problem-solving,  
Technical, 
Teamwork,   
Analytical,    
Detail-oriented,  
Initiative,    
Flexibility/adaptability, 
Organizational.
 
CLA offers opportunities to develop and strengthen such valuable, transferrable, employable skills.  How will you choose to gain experience and skills, to prepare for the job and or graduate/professional school that’s awaiting you?

Select courses
Browse One Stop for classes in departments new to you!

Summer or part-time job 
Search U of M-TC Office of Human Resources and GoldPASS!

Off-campus and community learning
Connect with Career & Community Learning Center in 345 Fraser Hall!  See CESP, NSE, HECUA, and more!

Civic engagement
Become an excellent leader!  See 1st Year Leadership Institute!
 
Internship
Let the CCLC help you prepare!

Volunteering
Contact a CCLC Community Partner!

Learn/volunteer/intern abroad
Visit the Learning Abroad Center!  Attend a First Step Meeting!

Research
Contact a department of “major” interest; Connect with faculty; Apply for UROP!

Service-learning
Expand your classroom learning in the community!

Student organization
Check into a student group!


CONNECT – LEARN – ACT
Learn about your own skills and strengths.  Connect with an opportunity to develop more.  Act now, and you’ll be ready for professional doors to open!

Next week, get some tips on WELCOME WEEK…