96. Choosing a College Major and Finding Your Path; How to Choose a Major and Explore Career Options with Quincey Hettinger

Navigating College and Careers: Insights from Quincey Hettinger In this episode of College and Career Ready, host Sonia Cacique interviews Quincey, a resilient individual who successfully transitioned from high school to college and then into a fulfilling career at PepsiCo. Quincey shares her journey from entering college undecided and utilizing resources such as clubs, career development classes, and real-world networking to find her career path. She discusses the importance of exploring interests, leveraging connections, and being patient with self-assessment to build a successful career. Quincey also provides advice for students facing challenges in their career journey, emphasizing resilience and proactive networking. 00:00 Introduction to College and Career Ready Podcast 00:35 Meet Quincey: From Undecided Major to Career Success 01:17 Quincey"s High School Journey and College Decision 05:30 Exploring Majors and Career Development in College 06:32 Navigating College Clubs and Career Choices 13:43 Quincey"s Post-College Career Path 19:39 Overcoming Career Challenges and Finding the Right Fit 26:31 Final Thoughts and Words of Encouragement 28:43 Closing Remarks and How to Connect Send us a text Connect with Sonia Cacique LinkedIn Instagram Join our College and Career Connections Club for free at www.CollegeCareerReady.org/join Learn about our Career Connections Course: www.CollegeCareerReady.org/COURSE "Stay well, be present, and enjoy the journey"