5 Steps of Career Development Self-Assessment

Research Careers

Educational Preparation

Place yourself in the environment of your career interest: (informational Interviews, Internships, clubs/associations)

Targeted Job Search

Strategies for Career Development in College.

Create writing portfolio, get published

Conduct informational Interviews with professionals in your field of interest.

Volunteer with non-profits if applicable to your interests

Develop strengths through co-curricular activities/jobs.

B.S. English Secondary Education Teacher (w/Credential)

Community College English Teacher w/Master’s

Entry Level writing positions (Publications, Advertising, Public Relations, Technical) Indeed.com

Entry level employment in publishing industry ( copy editor, proof reader, marketing and events)

ESL teacher (w/certificate)

Strategies to Enhance Marketability Minor in:

Journalism/Publishing Related:Journalism Public RelationsMarketing

Non-English specific areas:Human ResourcesBusiness ManagementCriminal JusticeWhatever interests you….

Internships Club Involvement – leadership/event planning

English B.A. + Advanced Degree

M.A. English: Teaching at College and University Level, M.A. Journalism: Writing, Publishing, Editing

(CSU Northridge, Fresno, San Jose, USC, UC Berkeley) Law : Corporate Law, Estates and Trusts, Criminal Law,

Juvenile Law LSAT, 3-4 Years Law School, Bar Exam

Public Administration Master’s Degree - Program/Project leadership at

local, County, State, Federal level. Nursing Programs:

Masters for non-nursing majors (APU, Western)

B.A. English + Advanced Degree

Higher Education Leadership/Counseling Masters in Higher Ed Counseling or

Administrative Emphasis. All University Student Services

Organizational Development: Master’s Degree, leads to Human Resources

Management

School Counselor (K-12) Masters and PPS Credential

BA/BS Humanities

Non-Profit/Advocacy groups: (Marketing, Volunteer Coordinator, Fund Raising, program development, project management, operations management)

Entry Level Human Resources (w/minor or certificate)

Entry Level Sales, client relations, product representation (Insurance, Financial Services, other – Business Minor may help)

Entry Level Management Trainee (Enterprise, Target other, Bus. Min)

Higher Education Administrative Support: University Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar etc – experience while student working on campus is good.

BA/BS Humanities Government Agency Entry Level positions

Program support positions (administrative, project management, customer service (example Social Security Administration, clerical, etc.)

Federal Gov’t: usajobs.gov

State of California: jobs.ca.gov

Los Angeles County: lacounty.gov (click on view job opportunities)

Orange County: media.ocgov.com/gov/hr

BA/BS Humanities

Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent/Broker (pass exams, no specific degree required)

Hospitality/Positions – Hotel/Restaurant Management, Conference Sales/Coordinators (w/experience and/or minor)

Retail - Department/Area Manager (w/retail experience and/or business or fashion minor)

Law Enforcement (Police, DEA, FBI)

Career Center

Drop-In 11-3 each day Resume Assessments sign-up Job Search

Career Counseling Appt. Explore Career Options Review Assessments Mock Interview