Career Planning

Five Career Planning Steps

1. Assess Yourself:

What interests and skills have you developed?
What do you like best: working with people, things, or ideas and information?
What subjects really interest you?

2. Explore Possibilities:

Read about various career possibilities of interest to you.
Get experience: part time work, volunteering, co-op education.
Explore options through apprenticeships, mentoring, and career days.

3. Inform Yourself:

What are the qualifications needed?
What are the projected needs for this type of position in the future?
What are the working conditions: working alone, with others, indoors, outdoors, etc.
What are the work place laws you need to know about?

4. Prepare Yourself:

Have your resume and cover letter ready and available.
Make up a job hunting plan including goals, contacts, and schedules.
Find out information about the company.

5. Present Yourself:

Make sure that your resume is articulate and professional.
Make sure that your appearance is professional, well groomed, and presentable.

Career Planning Materials

The Office of Career Development has many career planning materials that you can come by and take with you.