Tag Archives: It’s a Major Decision

Choosing the right major for you

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Student Ambassador Leila walking up the stairs in the Parr CenterAre you still figuring out your major decision– which program of study to choose? Your education can line up with your career plans, and Career Services is here to help.

Review the new “Choosing a Program of Study” webpage, with lots of resources to help you explore your choices for your major. There you will find videos from students who are also deciding, different assessment tools to help you narrow down all of Central Piedmont’s options, and tips for making sure you have found the right one.

Need more help? The webpage also has information if you’re planning to transfer, and contact information for our career counselors if you need some one-on-one guidance.

Central Piedmont wants to make sure you have a compass and a map to chart your education to your career. Take advantage of all the resources available to you so you can save time and money in school by making sure you’re on the right path.

Career Services is Here to Help

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student sitting in front of computer in business attireStill deciding on your career or major?  Career services is here to help you take the next step. Here are some helpful resources:

Career Coach

Online “It’s a ‘Major’ Decision” session  

Learn the basics of making a career decision, including how to:

  • Choose your program or future transfer major
  • Get reliable information about where the jobs are in Charlotte (and beyond)
  • Find out what degree is needed for the job you want and how much it pays
  • Starting September 15 , sessions are held Wednesdays at Noon and Thursdays at 4 pm.  Please sign up today!

Career Counseling

As Emma Watson said (remember her from Harry Potter?), “I don’t want other people to decide who I am.  I want to decide that for myself.”

Attend an ‘It’s a Major Decision’ Session

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You want a career plan and answers instead of uncertainty?  With registration going on, now is the time to think ahead.  Career Services online “It’s a ‘Major’ Decision” sessions can help.  In an hour, learn the basics of making a career decision, including how to:

  • choose your program of study or future transfer major
  • get reliable information about where the jobs are in Charlotte (and beyond)
  • find out what degree is needed for the job you want and how much it pays

Open to prospective and current Central Piedmont students – so invite your friends who are interested in attending too!  Come with questions to ask our career counselors, because there will be plenty of time.  Sessions are held Wednesdays at noon, and Thursdays at 4 p.m.  Sign up!

Career Services at Central Piedmont helps students with career/major decisions, job searches, and connects students with employers. Visit our website and let us help elevate your career.

Virtual Career Services: Events You Don’t Want to Miss!

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Save the Date! It’s never too early to start preparing for your future. Career Services has developed new sessions that provide reliable career resources and tips to help you navigate your job search. Mark your calendars for:

  1. Prepare to Connect: (February 16 -18)  resume assistance, interviewing, and job search tips 
  2. Employer Connect: (March 2 – 4) virtual hiring events where you connect directly with employers

Applicant Tracking Systems: Watch this short video from Career Services about how employers track your applications online to learn how to get noticed and make these systems work for you!  If you like learning the latest job search tips, be sure to join us for Prepare to Connect on February 16, 17, and 18.

It’s a Major Decision sessions start on January 28:

  • Participants learn expert tips on how to choose a career/major
  • Sessions held weekly and open to current and prospective students
  • Check out this brief video to learn more about the sessions and then sign up online​