You thought you were going to learn about all the career options or a brainstorm of everything AmeriCorps members could do after their term of service here, didn't you? Contrary to the title of the session and what we all attended for, this wasn't a "next steps" session. It was a "where is your heart" session.
It actually makes sense, as AmeriCorps comes from all ages, all backgrounds, and all sorts of expertise. There is no path of least resistance for any human, so why did we think being in AmeriCorps made it any easier? Unless the Peace Corps or moving up the ranks of National Service is your dream, AmeriCorps members typically branch off to countless opportunities. This session from Jeff Miller led us in evaluating our year of service, talking about our most memorable and rewarding experiences as catalysts for interview question answers and direction on where to look next. (P.S. when I first typed this paragraph I mistakenly credited it to Jeff Bridges. This, folks, was incorrect).
Someone actually flat out asked him what he thought would be the best career move for her. He shot back at her with: what are your passions? This is so powerful to remember whether you are coming from AmeriCorps, any other service, or even out of college or career changing. It's not what your major is or what you studied, but what are you passionate about? What moves you? That's where you should search for jobs, and that's where you will succeed.
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