Undecided about a career or college major?
FAQ's for undeclared majors.
Here are several things you can do to help yourself:
Talk to a Counselor in the Counseling and Career Services offices located in the Hays Student Center, room 132. A counselor can assist you in the use of the computer program DISCOVER to assess your interests, abilities, and values. They can help you research educational and occupational information and discuss the many opportunities that are available for you at NJC. Call Sarah Goepel (970) 521-6704 or e-mail her at:
sarah.goepel@njc.edu
To get a good feel for what different majors are like, take a broad sampling of general elective classes. A counselor or your academic advisor can help you choose the courses that are right for you.
Join a club or student organization and talk to other students about their majors. Some of the best ideas can come from your peers.
Make effective use of your academic advisor. Visit with your academic advisor throughout the semester to discuss your educational and occupational concerns.
Visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook website or refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook in the NJC Career Resource Center (Hays 132). This publication provides valuable information about wages, training requirements, job outlook, and work settings for thousands of occupations.
Attend one of the many Career Exploration Workshops provided by NJC Counseling Services. Check out the NJC calendar for dates and times or call the counseling office at (970) 521-6656. You can also e-mail the counseling office to request workshop details. The e-mail address is: andrea.schumacher@njc.edu
Ask people in various professions questions about their job. Some sample questions might be:
Visit some of the following Career and College major web-sites for more information:
JobWeb
Match Majors and Careers!
What Can I Do With This Major???
MyMajors.Com
Finally, don't panic! There is no better place to be undecided about your future than on a college campus if you take advantage of available resources.
Here are several things you can do to help yourself:
Talk to a Counselor in the Counseling and Career Services offices located in the Hays Student Center, room 132. A counselor can assist you in the use of the computer program DISCOVER to assess your interests, abilities, and values. They can help you research educational and occupational information and discuss the many opportunities that are available for you at NJC. Call Sarah Goepel (970) 521-6704 or e-mail her at:
sarah.goepel@njc.edu
To get a good feel for what different majors are like, take a broad sampling of general elective classes. A counselor or your academic advisor can help you choose the courses that are right for you.
Join a club or student organization and talk to other students about their majors. Some of the best ideas can come from your peers.
Make effective use of your academic advisor. Visit with your academic advisor throughout the semester to discuss your educational and occupational concerns.
Visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook website or refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook in the NJC Career Resource Center (Hays 132). This publication provides valuable information about wages, training requirements, job outlook, and work settings for thousands of occupations.
Attend one of the many Career Exploration Workshops provided by NJC Counseling Services. Check out the NJC calendar for dates and times or call the counseling office at (970) 521-6656. You can also e-mail the counseling office to request workshop details. The e-mail address is: andrea.schumacher@njc.edu
Ask people in various professions questions about their job. Some sample questions might be:
- What is a typical day like?
- What degree/qualifications is/are necessary to enter this field?
- What do you like most/least about your job?
- What is the entry-level salary range in this field?
Visit some of the following Career and College major web-sites for more information:
JobWeb
Match Majors and Careers!
What Can I Do With This Major???
MyMajors.Com
Finally, don't panic! There is no better place to be undecided about your future than on a college campus if you take advantage of available resources.