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Career Planning Strategies
FRESHMAN
· Enroll in courses with help of · Schedule an appointment with · Become familiar with CSULB
Inquiry academic advisors. career counselor. Catalog and Schedule of
· Enroll in COUN 191. · Attend Job Fair. Classes.
and · Enroll in University 100. · Attend a CDC workshop on · Visit the CDC website for
Awareness · Visit Career Development Center to deciding on a major. information on services and
explore major and/or career · Register in BeachLINK. special events.
interests.
SUMMER · Obtain employment and · Attend CDC workshops. · Visit the Career Resource
develop skills. · Develop a resume. Library in the CDC.
· Upload resume on BeachLINK.
SOPHOMORE
· Meet with department and · Attend internship and job · Join organizations in your
academic advisor. fairs. interest area(s).
Assess: Interests, · Discuss education and · Talk to people in various · Schedule an appointment
Skills and Values. career interests with career careers. with a career counselor to
counselor, peers, faculty and discuss interests and other
family. assessments.
Explore Career · Explore internship · Access BeachLINK.
Interests possibilities; visit CDC.
· Obtain employment and · Meet with career counselor to · Use the Career Resource
SUMMER develop skills. discuss career options. Library to research career
options.
JUNIOR
· Take classes in your major. · Narrow career options through · Attend graduate and
· Attend internship and job fairs. further research. professional school fair.
Targeting · Attend workshop on resumes, · Assess interests, skills and · Take electives in other areas to
interviewing, and job search. values. enhance your qualifications.
Career · Obtain career-related · Is graduate school in your · Build a network (contacts).
Decisions experience. future? · Develop/update a resume.
· Enroll in COUN 360I. · Attend workshops on applying · Visit CDC website.
tograduate school.
· Access BeachLINK.
· Obtain a summer internship/ · Meet with career counselor. · Attend workshop on resumes,
SUMMER related experience. interviews, and job search
· Compile inventory of interests, techniques.
skills and qualifications. · Revise resume.
SENIOR
· Complete the course · Attend Job Fair. · Participate in On-Campus
requirements in your major. · Attend workshop on resumes, Recruitment.
· Continue networking. interviews, and job search · Attend employer information
Job Search Campaign
· Identify and utilize multiple techniques. sessions.
resources. · Update resume.
· Access BeachLINK.
· Identify graduate programs. · Take entrance exams. · Attend graduate and
Graduate School · Review application process. · Research financing graduate professional school fairs.
school.
To develop an individualized career plan, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.
Call (562) 985-4151 or visit Brotman Hall, Room 250 to schedule an appointment.
http://careers.csulb.edu
The Career Development Center is a Department of the Student Services Division. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Educational
Institution.
Design
Major/Career Profile
General Description
The field of design involves the application of' aesthetics to business and industrial settings. Major areas of
design include graphic design, interior design, display/exhibition design, and industrial design. Graphic
designers use print, film, video, and computer media to visually communicate information. Interior designers
create environments in various facilities such as offices, restaurants, community centers, and schools.
Display/exhibit designers create presentations to grab the eye of the public. Industrial designers bridge the gap
between art and technology by designing industrial equipment, appliances, vehicles, and special effects in film.
Designers must use words to present information or ideas clearly; to visualize finished designs, objects in
pictorial or graphic material, and two-dimensional representations of objects; to make visual comparisons and
to see slight differences in shapes and shades; and to distinguish colors. They need average ability to use
numbers, coordinate eyes and hands or fingers rapidly and accurately; above average finger dexterity; and
ability to reach and see. Designers must be able to tolerate criticism, to cope with their ideas being rejected, to
be flexible and responsive to the wishes of clients, to make decisions based on experience, to judge the quality
of things, to perform work that requires creativity and style, and to work under stress of deadlines. Neatness is
important.
Career Options
Graphic Designer, Industrial Designer, Interior Architectural Designer, Display/Exhibit Designer, Furniture
Designer, Car Designer, Model Maker, Package Designer, Technical Illustrator, Stage Set Designer, Teacher,
Consultant, Commercial Artist, Photographer, Film/TV/Radio Production Technician, Architectural Illustrator,
Public Relations Specialist, and Product Designer. Some of these careers require additional education or
experience. Various entry-level trainee positions in business and industry are available for graduates regardless
of academic discipline.
Typical Employers
Advertising/public relations firms, architectural interior design firms, colleges and universities, public and
private schools, automotive industry, market research firms, self employment, engineering firms, machinery
and product manufacturers, publishing houses, merchandising/retail industry, large corporations, design
studios, and self employment.
Salary and Employment Outlook
Salaries will vary by size and type of employer, geographic location, course work and related experience.
Entry-level salaries can range from $16,000 to $36,000 depending on area of design. The demand for designers
fluctuates with the economy. Competition for entry-level jobs is usually keen. Opportunities are expected to
increase for designers of medical and computer equipment and display exhibits.
For further information, contact:
Career Development Center Chairperson or Undergraduate Advisor Industrial Designers Society of America
Brotman Hall, Room 250 College of the Arts 1l42 E. Walker Road
(562)985-4151 Design Department Great Falls, VA 22066
careers.csulb.edu Design, Rm. 101
(562) 985-5089
The Career Development Center is a Department of the Student Services Division. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educational Institution.