Career and Major Exploration by Samira Hussein https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum (MINE ISN'T CEHD) en-us 2020-11-16 03:01:03 UTC 2025-05-14 05:09:23 UTC hello@padlet.com What majors interest you? husse282 https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925598490 I'm interested in majoring in Management Information systems. I was introduced to it through Genesys and it has many opportunities.]]> 2020-11-16 03:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925598490 What kinds of jobs are associated with those majors? husse282 https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925600130 The jobs associated are an information security analyst, app developer, database administrator, etc.]]> 2020-11-16 03:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925600130 What meaning or purpose idea is connected to this major or career? That is, besides the material aspects of having this job or career, will it be meaningful or give your life purpose? husse282 https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925603628 The meaning connected to this major is the ability to make things easier for people. Technology is something we use everyday and these careers make it possible for me to make things more easier to navigate. It will give me purpose because there is not a lot of Black Muslim woman in STEM and I want to inspire others.]]> 2020-11-16 03:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925603628 What are the material aspects of this career or a job in this field? I.e. what's the pay range? What kind of education beyond a BA is needed in this field? What type of job is it - move around alot? Sit at a desk? husse282 https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925609761 IT majors have the fastest growing careers and is the fastest growing industry. The pay range depends on your level of education. It is possible to secure these jobs with just certificates because you can learn these things by yourself. Personally for me, I plan on getting a MBA after my BAS to increase my pay. Most of these careers are desk jobs.]]> 2020-11-16 03:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925609761 What is one actual job posting in this field (look at Glassdoor or Indeed) husse282 https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925616789 It is titled Information Systems Project Manager.]]> 2020-11-16 03:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925616789 Do you know anyone who has a job in this field? What do they like/not like about it? husse282 https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925634943 My friend's older brother is a Cyber security analyst with this degree and he enjoys his job. He enjoys that it's not stressful but he doesn't like that he is always seated.]]> 2020-11-16 03:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925634943 What is one class that is required in this major and when is it offered next? husse282 https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925636118 Principles of Macroeconomics is required and I'm taking it next semester.]]> 2020-11-16 03:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925636118 How does this job,career, or field line up with your personality or passions? husse282 https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925638055 It lines with my passion because I've always wanted to learn about technology and mix it with business. This is a perfect mix and I can network with my Talent Development program to find internships for experience.]]> 2020-11-16 03:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925638055 If you can find out, what kind of writing do they do in this career, major or field? husse282 https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925641080 They don't have much writing aside from outside of meetings. However, having experience in Excel word is essential if there is writing.]]> 2020-11-16 03:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925641080 If you can find out, what kind of research do they do? husse282 https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925643208 The research done is mainly learning how something will effect the firm. Survey research is very common though.]]> 2020-11-16 03:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925643208 Read an article (google "jobs working with (youth)", or "jobs in marketing", etc. or "what can I do with a degree in...") and share what you find. husse282 https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925646694 I found out that a Management Information Systems degree is worth it. The technical field is less about fixing the problem but more instead managing the issue. It also is important to continue to learn more about IT on your own because it easy to fall behind because this industry is constantly growing.]]> 2020-11-16 03:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/husse282/oe5rugazyuv1wkum/wish/925646694