Keely Floyd
Career Consultant
IUPUI
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I declared a music major because it helped me pay for college!
After my first year of school, I thought I wanted to work in arts administration (particularly arts education), and managed to get 3 internships in that field over the next few years.
I graduated in 2009, right after the economy crashed, so there weren't many arts organizations hiring entry-level staff. I decided to focus on education more generally, not just arts education.
I was offered a job at my university after graduation. The student job I worked all through college turned into a full time position working in college admissions.
I enjoyed my work in college admissions, but knew that if I wanted to move up in higher education I would need a master's degree.
I applied to master's programs at 4 different schools all across the country, It was expensive - application fees, taking the GRE, flights to interviews, etc.
I got offers from 2 schools, but could really only afford one of them.
I quit my paying job and moved across the country to become a full-time graduate student and start a new career!
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Terre Haute North Vigo
Terre Haute North Vigo
Career
Career Consultant
I work with college students to identify majors and careers that are a good fit for their values, interests, and skills.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
My job is to help students learn about majors and careers related to healthcare. To do this, I meet individually with students, teach classes, lead workshops, present in classrooms, train fellow educators, plan events, and help with orientation. I also have lots of meetings and events to attend! While I have an office and a desk, it can sometimes be hand to find me there!
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Become involved in campus life - be a tour guide, work at a front desk, become an RA, join clubs or organizations, attend tutoring sessions. Learn as much about your campus and its students as possible.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"What are you going to do with a music degree?"
