COUNSELING SERVICES DIVISION

CAREER COUNSELING

Career Technical Education (CTE) programs

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions a person can make. Career Counseling professionals are available to assist you in choosing a career that will match your interests, skills, values, and personality.

Career Counseling
Career choice
Career change
Utilization of resources for career exploration
Referrals to other agencies or practitioners

Career planning is an organized step-by-step plan that generates clarity, confidence, and excitement.
The following steps are recommended as you start your journey towards a career and major selection.

1	Self Assessment: Find out who you are and what you want CACareerCafe.com – California community colleges Virtual Career Center CACareerZone.org – Assessments, exploration search, and by-industry search
2	Exploration: Find out more about the world of work and your educational path Complete career exploration from: California CareerZone O*NET OnLine Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Complete one of the Applied Psychology classes: Applied Psychology 1......... Academic Planning Applied Psychology 140..... Educational and Vocational Planning Applied Psychology 160..... Career and Vocational Exploration
3	Decision Making: Analyze occupational, academic and career information Begin to define your specific career goals and discuss with others Identify, evaluate and branch your options by sharing your plan with others
4	Academic Planning: Plan your path to compete in the work place of tomorrow Begin to define your specific educational path and career goals Meet with a counselor in the Counseling/Special Programs and Transfer Center Use Career Center resources MySite-MAP (My Academic Plan)
5	Job and Career Search: Look for job experience (jobs and internships) Develop a job search plan of action. This may include: Creating a cover letter and resumé Searching for specific practice interviewing Viewing job announcements (Gaucho jobs)