The new year can signal a fresh start, and for some students that means a change in major. Wherever you are in your career decision-making, the Office of Career and Professional Development has you covered. Are you… …considering a last-minute major change in the first week of classes? Make an appointment with a career counselor. [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Career Counseling'
Strengths & Vocation Seminar
September 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements, Career Counseling, Career Exploration
Baylor’s Spiritual Life department is hosting the Be the Change Missions Conference next week, and the Career Counseling staff are taking part in the event this year. On Thursday, September 20th, students will have the opportunity to explore how their strengths relate to vocation. This seminar will emphasize how strengths can be used to glorify [...]
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Using O*NET OnLine to Discover Career Possibilities
September 5th, 2012 · No Comments · Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Web Resources
O*NET OnLine is a resource of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration, and it is also one of the primary tools that we use in Career Counseling to assist students in gathering occupational information. Job duties, salary data, and much more can be obtained from this tool. This post will review several techniques [...]
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Save the Date for the University-Wide Majors Fair
August 30th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements, Career Counseling, Career Exploration
October 16, 2012 is a very important date. From 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, you will have the opportunity to meet with faculty representatives from more than 100 different academic programs at the University-Wide Majors Fair. Students can gather information and ask questions about majors, secondary majors, and minors. The event, hosted by the Department of Career [...]
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Back to School, Back to Major and Career Decision Making
August 20th, 2012 · No Comments · Career Counseling
Welcome to our newest Baylor Bears, and welcom back to our returning students! I hope your summer provided time for rejuvenation, relaxation, and most of all…career exploration opportunites. If you follow this blog, you will quickly learn that we advocate for major and career exploration even at the earliest stages of your college experience. Why, you [...]
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For Students Considering Law School
February 16th, 2012 · No Comments · Career Counseling, Graduate School, Web Resources
I wanted to draw your attention to a couple of resources from Baylor Law School that are designed to help prospective law students decide if law school is right for them. Aptly named Is Law School Right for You?, the first article poses some basic questions to help you make this significant decision. Students who [...]
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Do You LOVE Your Major?
February 14th, 2012 · No Comments · Career Counseling, Career Exploration
Do you agree with any of the following statements? I want a career that I am passionate about. I want to love what I am studying. I want a job that I enjoy so much that I would do those same tasks if I wasn’t getting paid. Not every student identifies enjoyment as a high [...]
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Business Majors for Students Who Like to Help
September 29th, 2011 · No Comments · Business, Career Counseling, Healthcare, Majors
One of the more challenging aspects of selecting a major and career goal is when a student believes that their primary interests are in direct opposition to one another. Rather than a challenge, consider such a scenario as an opportunity to get creative. Many students come to us who are attracted to the job opportunities [...]
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10 Major Links
September 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Career Counseling
Today we will explore a list of links available on the Career Counseling website for exploring your major, so grab a cup of coffee and join me on the tour! 1. Majors and Prehealth Programs at Baylor Our first stop is a list of all the majors and prehealth programs Baylor has to offer. [...]
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Session 3
August 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Career Counseling
The third session can go in a variety of directions. Sometimes you may have narrowed your list of careers and majors down to one specific thing. Other times, you may still be looking at all five different options seriously. Either of these extremes or anything in between is great! When you visit us for [...]
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