This is a presentation that I developed a few years back for students to assist them with exploring majors and careers.

1. Discovering Self Motivation
Self-Motivation
A Presentation of the
McLaren C College of Business
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STAR Program
(Students Taking Academic Responsibility)

2. Introductions
• Name
• Class Standing
• Wh t did you want to be when you were
What tt b h
– 5 years old?
– 12 years old?
– Applying to college?

3. Work in Business Someday Make Lots of Money
Love the Subject
Avoid Being “Undeclared”
A id B i “U d l d” Everyone Is Doing It
Why did you choose to major in
business as USF?
Please Your Parents Be Like Mom or Dad
Enjoy the Classes
Learn N
L Necessary Skill
Skills Get J b
G t A Job

4. What Do Employers Want*?
Want ?
Communication Skills Honesty / Integrity
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Teamwork Skills Interpersonal Skills
Motivation / Initiative Strong Work Ethic
Analytical Skill
A l ti l Skills Flexibility Ad t bilit
Fl ibilit / Adaptability
Computer Skills
p Self-Confidence
Point: You Can Get Any Job With Any Major!
* According to a National Association of Colleges and Employers survey of corporate recruiters

5. What Does This Have to Do With
Self-Motivation?
S lf M i i ?
Personally Passion to
Meaningful
M i f l Persist Th
P i t Through h
Goals, Dreams Obstacles and
& Lif Plan
Life Pl Succeed in Life!
S d i Lif !
"Choose a job you love, and you will never
have to work a day in y
y your life" - Confucius

6. Exploring Majors and Careers:
Key Steps
K S
1. Self-Assessment & Discovery
2. Investigate & Gather Information
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3. Narrow Your Options
4.
4 Choose Major Career and/or Life Plan
Major, Career,
5. Take Action!
Remember -- Major / Career Choice
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is a Journey, not a Destination!
[Based on the work of Terry O’Banion and portions adapted from Major Options, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey]

7. Exploring Majors and Careers:
Useful
U f l Resources
• College Success II Course (
g (INTD 053 – One Unit)
)
• Career Services Center
– What Can I Do with a Major In?
– Career Advisor Network
• USF Programs and Majors
• University Library
• On line Assessments and Information
On-line
– WetFeet
– O*NET Online
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8. Exploring Majors and Careers:
Key Questions
K Q i
Goals & Dreams What did you want to be when you were
y y
5 yrs? 12 yrs? Applying to college?
Interests What are your hobbies outside of the
classroom?
Skills What activities or tasks come easily for
you which are difficult for others?
Values / Describe your worst possible job. What
Desired Work must you avoid in your major / career?
Environment

9. Discovering Self Motivation
Self-Motivation
A Presentation of the
McLaren College of Business
g
STAR Program
(Students Taking Academic Responsibility)
Kimberly Knowles DeRoche, Retention and Matriculation Advisor,
McLaren Undergraduate Program, kkderoche@usfca.edu, x 2628, MH 113
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Eugene Muscat, Professor, School of Business and Management,
muscat@usfca.edu, x 2514, MH 235