CAREER CENTER
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
:: Langsdorf Hall 208 :: (657) 278-3121 ::
Office Information
Monday-Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Located in Langsdorf Hall (LH) 208
(657) 278-3121
www.fullerton.edu/career
Myths and Facts
about Major & Career Exploration
Myth or Fact
Most students entering college are certain of their
academic major.
The Fact is…
National statistics vary but up to 50%
of entering college students are
undecided about their majors.
Myth or Fact
Once a student declares a major, he/she will
stick with it.
The Fact is…
50-70% of students change their majors at least
once.
On the average students change their majors 3
or more times before they graduate.
Myth or Fact
Students should choose majors directly related to
their chosen career.
The fact is…
More than half of all college grads pursue careers not
directly related to their major.
Can you guess what they majored in?
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Will Ferrell
Eva Longoria
Denzel Washington
Lucy Liu
Adam Sandler
Hugh Hefner
Jay Leno
Conan O Brien
Carrie Underwood
Michael Jordan
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Speech Communication, (BA)
Mass Communication (BA)
Geography (BA)
History & American
Literature (BA)
Psychology (BS)
Sports Information (BA)
Kinesiology (BS)
Drama (BFA)
Chinese Language and
Culture, (BA)
Journalism (BA)
Trivia Answers
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Will Ferrell, USC, Sports Information (BA)
Eva Longoria, Texas A&M, Kinesiology (BS)
Denzel Washington, Fordham University, Journalism (BA)
Lucy Liu, Univ. of Michigan, Chinese Language and Culture, (BA)
Adam Sandler, NYU, Drama (BFA)
Hugh Hefner, Univ. of Illinois, Psychology (BS)
Jay Leno, Emerson College, Speech Communication, (BA)
Conan O Brien, Harvard, History & American Literature (BA)
Carrie Underwood, Northeastern State University, Mass
Communications (BA)
Michael Jordan, North Carolina, Geography (BA)
Myth or Fact
Once a student commits to a major, they will be stuck
in a career for the rest of their life.
The fact is…
Majors don’t necessarily lead to
careers.
Most people can expect to have 4.5
careers over their lifetime and work
for an average of 10 different
employers.
Myth or Fact
Students only need to concentrate on getting a high
GPA to improve their chances of career success.
The Fact is…
Employers want to hire people with a good GPA, good
interpersonal skills, and a variety of experiences.
Earn good grades
• Participate in extracurricular activities
• Complete internships
• Work at summer and part-time jobs
• Do volunteer activities
• Study abroad
Choosing a Major and Career
Development Resources
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Career Counseling appointments
Drive-Thru Advising
The Strong Interest Inventory and The Myers Briggs Type
Indicator: help to identify a major and career options
Ferguson’s Online Career Guidance Database: an in depth
career exploration database
EUREKA: skills assessment and career information database
Preparation and Professional
Development Resources and Services
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Titan Resume Builder: online tool to help you build your resume
Interview Stream: interactive online tool for interview practice
Mock Interviews, Resume and Cover Letter Reviews
Career Resource Library
Workshops and Programs
Graduate and Professional School Information
Job Search Services and Resources
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www.fullerton.edu/career
Titan Connection: CSUF online job and internship posting
On Campus Interviews
Linked In
Industry Specialist
Elizabeth Munoz:
Education, Health
and Non Profit
Maria ValvidiaPellkofer: Business
Laura Neal: Arts
Entertainment and
Communications
Industry Specialist
Miguel Martinez:
Government,
Humanities
& Social Sciences;
Employer Relations
Michelle Chang:
Government,
Humanities
& Social Sciences;
Graduate School
Sonia Rosas:
Engineering &
Computer Science;
Natural Sciences &
Mathematics
Career Development
Michelle Chang
Elizabeth Zavala-Acevez
Drive Thru
Monday-Thursday
10:00 am – 2:45 pm
Choosing a Major
When choosing a major it is important to identify…
 Your skill sets
 What you can do
 What you like to do
Major to Career Resources
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Ferguson
Eureka
O’Net: www.onetonline.org
California Career Zone: www.cacareerzone.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco
Questions?
Thank You!
CSUF Career Center
Michelle Chang
Career Development Specialist
Miguel Martinez
Employers Relations Specialist
Phone: (657)278-3121
www.fullerton.edu/career