COUNSELING SERVICES DIVISION
CAREER COUNSELING
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.
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Self Assessment: Find out who you are and what you want
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Exploration: Find out more about the world of work and your educational path
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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
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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)
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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)
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