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“Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” -Thomas Edison |
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Developing a career plan does not have to be overwhelming or time consuming. The Strategic Career Plan is designed move students through the career decision making process from choosing a major to preparing for and securing employment or considering graduate school. At each level, there are actions you can take and links to the latest resources available. The Strategic Career Plan allows you to evaluate the level where you would like to begin. Level One: Deciding on a career or major. Level Two: Connecting majors to employment opportunities. Level Three: Exploring career information Level Four: Build an electronic portfolio. Level Five: Write an resume and cover letter Level Six: Conduct an effective job search. Level Seven: Preparing for an interview. Level Eight: Networking and securing an internship or employment. Grand Master Level Nine: Deciding on graduate school. Job satisfaction is directly related to careers that match your preferences. Career inventories ask questions about your interests, skills, values and personality type and reveal career possibilities for you to explore. Excellent resources are available in the Career Center and online for students gather and compare occupational and academic information. The Occupational Handbook and the ONET provide valuable information to make a decision on a career. Careers and majors are inter-connected. Information on academic programs and course descriptions can be useful in deciding on a major. Employment projections and wages can be found through the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gathering this information answers the questions – Will there be a job when I graduate and how much does it pay? |
Conduct an effective job search
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