Transcript Career Decision-Making Process • There are 4 Basic Steps in the Process: 1. 2. 3. 4. Self Assessment Major Exploration Career Research Gain Relevant Experience.

Career Decision-Making
Process
• There are 4 Basic
Steps in the Process:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Self Assessment
Major Exploration
Career Research
Gain Relevant
Experience
1. Self Assessment
• Identify your VIPS
– Values
– Interests
– Personality
– Skills
• Assess your
characteristics, then
explore career options
that match your VIPS
Lots of Free
Time
or High Income &
Status
2. Major Exploration
• Consider academic options
by gathering information
about a variety of majors
– Use PREPs’ resources to
conduct research about
majors
– Develop an ongoing
relationship with advisors,
staff, & faculty, and talk with
other students about majors
– Identify several majors that
fit your Values, Interests,
Skills, and Personality
• Talk to an advisor about
your major to get you on the
right track and keep up with
any changes in your degree
program
You
Your
Advisor
3. Career Research
• Identify future options
based on information
about a variety of
careers
– Use resources to find out
about different careers
within your chosen major
– Conduct informational
interviews and job
shadows with
professionals in your
field
– Develop a career plan
4. Gain Relevant Experience
• Try on potential careers
to develop skills for
success
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Volunteer
Service Learning
Internships
Involvement in Campus,
Community, or
Professional
Organizations
– Job Shadow
– Research Opportunities
Pre-Professional & Career
Preparation (PREPs)
• One-on-one Career
Counseling
• Cover Letter & Resume
Preparation tips and
assistance
• Interviewing tips and
assistance
• Workshops
• Career fair strategies
• Job search tips
• Internships, volunteer,
and shadowing
assistance