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!

http://onestop2.umn.edu/courseinfo/searchcriteria.jsp?institution=UMNTC

Summer or part-time job     

Search U of M-TC Office of Human Resources and GoldPASS!

http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/student/

https://goldpass.umn.edu/

Off-campus and community learning

Connect with Career & Community Learning Center in 345 Fraser Hall!  See CESP, NSE, HECUA, and more!

http://www.cclc.umn.edu/

Civic engagement

Become an excellent leader!  See 1^st Year Leadership Institute!

http://www1.umn.edu/lead/

Internship

Let the CCLC help you prepare!

http://careerservices.class.umn.edu/students/internships.html

Volunteering

Contact a CCLC Community Partner!

http://www.servicelearning.umn.edu/students/cps/index.html

Learn/volunteer/intern abroad

Visit the Learning Abroad Center!  Attend a First Step Meeting!

http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/

Research

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

http://www1.umn.edu/systemwide/directories/

http://www.research.umn.edu/undergraduate/

Service-learning

Expand your classroom learning into the community!

http://www.servicelearning.umn.edu/students/What_is_Service__Learning.html

Student organization

Check into a student group!

http://www.sua.umn.edu/groups/

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…