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Self Assessment:

Finding out who you are and what you want

• What are your skills, interests, values and personality?
• What is your idea of work and a career?
• What do you want your career to be?

Exploration:

Finding out more about the world of work and your education

• Investigate possible career fields and talk to people who work in careers that interest you.
• Use internships, volunteer jobs, and part-time work to sample jobs and careers that interest you.
• Research majors and careers that match your self-assessment.

Decision Making:

Analyzing the information

• Begin to define your specific career goals.
• Make tentative career decisions.
• Set short and long term goals that allow you to reach your chosen career.

Educational Planning:

Developing a plan for success

• Researching two year and four year college programs that will allow you to reach your career goals.
• Decide on the amount of time you are willing at attend college or program.
• Establish a plan that allows you to complete your education and training in a time frame that works for you.

Job and Career Search:
 

Developing a plan of action

• Establish and use job search resources and contacts.
• Overcome barriers and keep motivated.
• Manage your career with an up-to-date cover letters and resumes.