The document discusses finding the right career path and major. It dispels common myths such as the idea that one's major must define one's career. It recommends picking an engaging major, identifying co-curricular experiences, and selecting complementary courses and minors. Skills that employers value like teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and leadership are highlighted. The document provides tools for career planning readiness, self-assessments, and exploring occupations and supporting majors. It suggests continuing to explore careers through networking, career fairs, informational interviews, and advising. Examples of celebrities and their diverse college majors and careers are also included.

1. Finding Your Fit
With FOCUS 2
Pathways to Careers

2. Your Major = Your Career
Career Myth or Truth?
Myth

3. Career Myth or Truth? (Part 2)
Others know what career
is best for me.
Myth

4. Career Myth or Truth? (Part 3)
There is only one perfect major or
career for you
Myth

5. Major + Co-Curricular + Work/Internships =
Discovering your Passion
» Pick an engaging major
» Identify co-curricular practiced learning
experiences
» Select complementary co-majors,
courses and minors
» Remember your major does not have
to be your career – it is a foundation

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What skills
do
employers
seek?
1. Ability to Work in a Team
2. Problem-Solving Skills
3. Analytical/Quantitative Skills
4. Communication (Verbal)
5. Communication (Written)
6. Initiative
7. Leadership Skills
Source: Job Outlook 2021, National Association of Colleges and Employers

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8. Student Dashboard
Tools Available
» Career Planning Readiness
» Academic Strengths
» Self-Assessments
» Explore the Possibilities

14. Explore Occupations & Supporting Miami Majors

15. Exploring Occupations
15

16. Exploring Majors

17. Combine Your Self Assessment Results
to Narrow down occupations

18. Saving Results
Portfolio

19. O*NET Online

20. Where to go after your assignment?
Continue Exploring Careers
» LinkedIn – connect with Alumni
» Miami Career Connect
» Career Panels - Week of Informational Interview
Days
» Talk with your Academic Advisor
» Make appointment with your Career Advisor
Pick one of these before the end of the semester

21. Carrie
Underwood
Mass
Communications
Major
John
Legend
English Major
Rashida Jones
Comparative Religion Major
Aziz Ansari
Marketing Major

22. B.A. Sociology
Morehouse College

23. B.A., Political Science

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25. Carrie
Underwood
Mass
Communications
Major
John
Legend
English Major
Rashida Jones
Comparative Religion Major
Aziz Ansari
Marketing Major

26. B.A. Sociology
Morehouse College