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How to Attend this Workshop

Here are the dates for our upcoming workshops. We hope you will join us!

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 12:00-12:50pm PT (registration link)

Wednesday, March 22, 2022, 10:30-11:30am PT (registration link)

Join from any browser https://cpp.zoom.us/j/91848378620 or use Zoom Meeting ID 918 4837 8620

Workshop Description & Goals

Workshop Description:

In this workshop, you will learn about the "Change Your Major" tool and online career resource websites. You will also try out a personality test that will help you determine which careers closely match your interests and skills.

Goals:

After attending this workshop, you will be able to:

Identify careers based on your personality
Identify education requirements for careers that interest you
Match careers/education requirements to majors at Cal Poly Pomona
Locate information about change of major requirements

Recommended Tools

Change of Major
Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to change your major at CPP.
Holland Code (RIASEC) Test
Take this free 5-10 minute test to see which occupations best fit your personality. Provided for educational and entertainment use only.
MyNextMove.org
What do you want to do for a living? Visit this website to find out. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Select occupations based on a variety of criteria, such as pay, education level, and number of new jobs projected. A service of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Field of Degree
Find your major to see common occupations for people with your major.
California Occupational Guides
The California Occupational Guides provides detailed information on California wages, job outlook, education, and licensing requirements for approximately 300 occupations. The Guides offer students and jobseekers occupational information to assist with making informed career choices.
O*Net Online
Search for occupations based on a variety of criteria. Developed for the U.S. Department of Labor.
Career One Stop videos
Watch short videos to learn more about different careers. Career One Stop is a service provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Strong Interest Inventory
Available at the CPP Career Center. Take this assessment to explore your interests and identify possible occupations.

Cal Poly Resources

Career Guides
A library guide on finding career resources at the library.
Cal Poly Career Center
The Career Center is your on-campus resource to help you identify skills, interests, and values to make informed educational decisions, and discover meaningful career opportunities.

Choosing a College Major for Your Personality Type

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