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
Strong work ethic
Teamwork
Initiative
Interpersonal
Problem-solving
Analytical
Flexibility/adaptability
Computer
Technical
Detail-oriented
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 (CCLC) in 345 Fraser Hall! Learn about opportunities with the Community Engagement Scholars Program, National Student Exchange, HECUA Programs (for Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs)... 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! Look ahead to define your experience abroad for employers, and plan to attend a workshop with others who went abroad.
Research
Contact a department of “major” interest; Connect with faculty; Apply for UROP!
Service-learning
Expand your classroom learning into the community!
Student Organization
Check into a student group!
Workshops
Check the schedule and take a step forward in job searching, resumes/cover letters, interviewing... graduate school personal statements... pre-law... and more! You can also try brief online workshops for career and graduate school topics!
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…
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