So this will be my last post until next fall...so I thought that I would leave you with some tips on how to fill your homework less (is that a word? oh well!) days.

I would first recommend continuing to use all of the programs (Ask an Alum, Sigi 3, the Career Services Website, etc.) that I have listed in my previous posts.

Second, I would recommend volunteering or getting a job that pertains to one of your interests. Though you may be undeclared, it doesn't hurt to do an activity that you enjoy. You will be building your resume and gaining experience. Who knows, maybe you will discover what you want to major in!

Third, I would recommend making an effort to network and talk to others about their careers and college experiences. The summer months are filled picnics, grad parties, and family vacations-the perfect place to make yourself known. You will be surprised to find how many people want to share their career with you. It might even give you some ideas of your own. A future internship may even become available.

But, most of all, enjoy the summer!!!! Let the career searching begin!

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Hey everyone!

So far I have recommended to you the handouts and Ask an Alum and Friends..but I have yet another recommendation. Sigi 3! This is another online system that enables you to look up specific majors and careers. It can be located on the UWEC Career Services homepage under the "Students" link.

Once logged in, there are a variety of options available for exploring your future including links titled: "Check out occupations," "See what I can do with my major," "Find a major," "Search for a school," and "Look for a job."

Since I am thinking that most of you who are reading this blog because you are undeclared or a unsure of your major, I would recommend starting with the "Find a major" link. Under this link, is subtitle called "Occupational Info" which allows you to search by title, major, skills, interests, and even personality type. I think it is best to search under "major."

If you are searching by major, it will ask for what College the major you are thinking of is under (Arts and Sciences, Business, etc.), which will be link you to a list of majors. Once you chose a major from the list, it will take you to a page that lists careers that "you would be well suited for," or that share interests/skills with the major.

Once you choose a career, links will be made available regarding work settings, required education, income, job outlook. It even lists that type of college classes that you will have to take if you chose this major.

I think that this resource is so helpful because it gives you a quick yet detailed guide to a job you might interested. Through using Sigi 3, I narrowed my major/career choices greatly because I would see something that didn't particularly appeal to me, such as extensive education or a poor job outlook.

Try it out! Explore your possibilities!

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