{"id":48445,"date":"2021-09-15T12:44:04","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T16:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/?p=48445"},"modified":"2022-07-21T13:27:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T17:27:51","slug":"undeclared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/undeclared\/","title":{"rendered":"UNDECLARED"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"content_text\">Undeclared<\/h1>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/meet\/brandon-sousa\/\" title=\"\">MEET BRANDON SOUSA<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Brandons-Headshot-e1550154053760.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"cl-tabs\">\n<section id=\"What-Can-I-Do-With-My-Major\" class=\"cl-tab\">\n<h1>What Can I Do With My Major?<\/h1>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p>One of the most exciting things about being undeclared is that you have the ability to be intentional about your decision making for your major. Use the resources below to further assist you with learning about this decision making process and about various career paths for majors below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>What Can I Do With My Major<\/h2><p>Learn about typical career areas and types of employers that hire people with each major<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Major-Clusters.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>URI Career Clusters<\/h2><p>Take a moment to explore your cluster page and discover all the great tools and resources available to you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/studybreaks.com\/culture\/undecided-college-student\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Pros Of Being Undeclared<\/h2><p>Despite what people say, it\u2019s okay to start college not knowing what to do because you still have time.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/gentwenty.com\/why-its-okay-to-be-undecided-going-into-college\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Why It\u2019s Okay To Not Know Your Major Right Away<\/h2><p>Because in all honesty, none of us do.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"Searching-for-a-Job-Internship\" class=\"cl-tab\">\n<h1><b>Discovering Yourself<\/b><\/h1>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p>In order to intentionally select a major that is a best fit for you, a firm foundation of self-awareness is needed.&nbsp; This foundation includes areas of self such as preferences, interests, values, and skills.&nbsp; Use the resources below to learn more about how to develop a better sense of self and how that can lead you to selecting a best fit major.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles thirds\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1xGSxmK3uDXyt68CH0XGOkZ5KZydo50qRltXqen32094\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/CCEE-Module-Title-Thumbnail-Exploring-Careers.png\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"CCEE Module - Title Thumbnail - Exploring Careers\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1m7t0JGp4MG1W16YdawyXKRyzEG-Z-etytznWhfFRgGA\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/CCEE-Module-Title-Thumbnail-Exploring-Majors.png\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"CCEE Module - Title Thumbnail - Exploring Majors\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1OM-B7COKfIU_IrZoRY1B2jbuxc3VoqnUVqGeD6LE8Z0\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/CCEE-Module-Title-Thumbnail-TF-Work.png\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"CCEE Module - Title Thumbnail - TF Work\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles thirds\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<h5><b><strong>Major &amp; Career Finding Activities<\/strong><\/b><\/h5>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roadtripnation.com\/careerfinder\">Finding Your Way: A Visual Journey Activity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goshen.edu\/admissions\/2020\/01\/03\/major-quiz\/\">What Should I Major In?: A Visual Quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<h5><strong><b>Major &amp; Career Finding Videos<\/b><\/strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h5>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6pgaJb2Wwhs\">How to Find Your Passion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ddek3gQVt9Y\">Finding Meaningful Work<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<h5><strong><b>Major &amp; Career Finding Articles<\/b><\/strong><\/h5>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/featured\/how-to-find-your-passion.html\">How to Find Your Passion<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/self-assessment-tools-choose-a-career-526172\">How to Use Self-Assessments to Choose a Career<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zety.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-major\">How to Choose a Major in 9 Steps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"Resume-Cover-Letter\" class=\"cl-tab\">\n<h1>Resume &amp; Cover Letter<\/h1>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<h2>Resume<\/h2>\n<p>A resume should highlight the most important information relevant to a specific job or employer, which is why each resume you write will be different. In most cases, it\u2019s important to showcase your projects and experience that illustrate the practical application of the academic skill and knowledge you\u2019ve acquired here at URI and within your internships.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles fourths\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1cLse8fVc3rqzgaW8LRsJtI_dD0Q1qIy7RGukt_xEbn0\/edit#slide=id.p\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Resume Module<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Start Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Resume-Writing-QTS-1.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Resume Guide<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Quick Tip Sheet<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i_aGeffoMVE#action=share\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2> Alternative Resumes<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Watch<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/Transferable-Skills-QTS.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Transferable Skills<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Quick Tip Sheet<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cover letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/17PO0yE_vG4NmT0K4SbMneCptZM3y8PDLmX0wYDmE7O4\/edit#slide=id.p\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Cover Letter Module<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Start Here<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1069\/CoverLetter.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Cover Letter Guide<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Quick Tip Sheet<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1WohH8zIy4qfgUJJfxqmCf_iCWTPetvDU\/view?usp=drive_link\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Cover Letter Sample<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kseTbyFdNFU#action=share\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Cover Letter Video<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Watch<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undeclared What Can I Do With My Major? 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