Parental Warning:

Lack of Planning
May Be Hazardous
to Their Future!
Career Game Plan
Coaching your student
to succeed!
Three Possible Categories
1. Knows exactly
what he/she
wants to do.

2. Has an idea,
but not sure.

3. Totally clueless!
How NOT to
Choose a Major & Career
Hot career fields
Practical majors
Starting salaries
Placement rates

Career Planning
A process,
not an event
Two major
components:
Self Assessment
Career Awareness / Exploration


now, what your student needs to do...
Career Planning First Step
1) Self Assessment
Identify & Develop:
Interests
Values
Skills & Abilities
Personality Style
How?
Inventories (Major/Minor Finder, Focus,
MBTI)
Community Service
Academic & Social clubs and activities
Related part-time jobs & summer jobs
INTERNSHIP(s)!!
Career Planning Second Step
2) Career Awareness / Exploration
Become CAREER LITERATE:
familiar with various majors & careers
Informational interviewsfaculty & employers
Shadowing
Volunteering
Jobs and Internships
Utilize Career Resource Library
Attend workshops & presentations
Attend internship and job fairs

Get hands-on, RELATED experience!
GAME PLAN
The most
successful students
tie together their
part-time job, community service,
activities, and internship
with their career aspirations.

It takes four years of
active involvement
in & out of the classroom
to prepare a student
for his/her career!
The Role of KU Career Services
To provide support and offer
opportunities, not placement.





It is up to your student
to participate!
Did You Know?
Parents are
ranked
HIGHLY
by students
as an influence
over their job
choices.*
* Survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges & Employers
Parents Role in Career Planning
Listen and learn
Be patient
Be supportive
Emphasize the importance of
grades, related experience,
marketable skills, etc.
Encourage them to take
advantage of KU resources and
services
Teach the value of networking

Skills Employers Seek
Communication
Interpersonal
Leadership
Teamwork
Critical Thinking/
Analytical
Computer
Personal Qualities Employers Seek
Self-confidence
Honesty / Integrity
Strong Work Ethic
Motivation / Initiative
Flexibility / Adaptability
Detail Oriented & Organized
More than 60% of students change
majors before graduating.
Only 66% pick a major based on career
interests.
The other 34% . . .
7% - perceived earning potential
6% - advice / demands of
friends/family
12% - just drifted into major
9% - other reasons
Final Thoughts . . .
Final Thoughts . . .
Career planning . . .
Its never too early to start.

Career Services is here to help . . .
But its up to the student to take the first step.

Common Goal
To help students prepare for and make sound
career decisions and meet with SUCCESS!




KU Career & Community Services, 113 Stratton Admin Ctr
careers@kutztown.edu 610.6783.4067