Not sure which major is right for you?

Is it difficult to decide between two possibilities -- or more?  Do you seek a career that fits your interests, aptitudes, values, and personality?

Decisions about which electives to take are easily made when directed by a goal.  Students at Gainesville State College-Oconee enjoy using the college's career-exploration instruments and web-based personality assessment to find a career that is a good fit -- and the academic major that will prepare them for it. 

Students are also assisted in finding and exploring academic programs of transfer institutions.  At times, high-demand majors at some colleges and universities have acceptance criteria that some students may not meet.  The career development counselor can help students find a similar major which will prepare them for their desired career.  Transfer fairs held on the Oconee campus enable students to have individual discussions with representatives of colleges and universities about their programs and opportunities.

Up-to-date, extensive career information is available at the Career Development Office.  Students can learn  if their career of choice is projected to grow in number of positions over the next decade -- in Georgia and the United States.  Other information includes salary projections for various positions, and how to best prepare for the career of choice. 

The Résumé Doctor is in at The Career Development Office, assisting students in creating strategic resumes, writing effective cover letters, polishing interview skills, and being aware of job skills that are most after by employers today.  Current job listings are posted outside the Career Development Office and the coordinator informs students of local positions when they become available. 

How to make an appointment: Students can send an email to M. "Doc" Hawley or call 706-310-6243, or drop by the  Administration Building Room 108 (the second door on the right if entering by the front door) and sign their initials next to the day and time of their choice in the sign-up sheet next to the door.  Drop-in visits are welcome.  If a student must cancel an appointment, it's good to inform Doc Hawley by email or phone so another student can visit at that time.

Career development links

Occupational Outlook Handbook 2007-2007 from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics  

Georgia Career Information System (contact mhawley@gsc.edu for the GSCO identification and password)

America's Career Information net   

Students.gov from First.Gov

Quintessential Careers

O*Net Online

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