Career Exploration and Planning

Meet individually with a career specialist who will help you explore careers that align with your strengths, interests, and values. Experience a supportive environment with individualized guidance to help you decide what's best.

How do I do this?

Schedule an appointment for career counseling.

Complete the Career Assessment Package (CAP) to gain insight into your unique personality, interests, and values. Meet a Career Development Specialist to review your results and explore careers suited to your personality type and interests.

How do I do this?

On Campus

Visit the Student Success Center in Building B, Room B120.

Off-Campus

1. Call ECC Student Accounts at 847-214-7380 to inform them that you would like to pay for the CAP.
2. They will ask you for your student ID number and credit card information for your $20 payment.
3. Once your payment is processed, please allow 1-2 business days for the order to be fulfilled. You will receive an email with assessment links and detailed instructions on the next steps.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Career Development Services at 847-214-7390.

Enroll in GSD 120: Exploring Careers and College Majors. This eight-week, one-credit course enhances self-awareness and professional knowledge, enabling you to make informed career decisions. This course includes the same personality and interest assessments as the CAP.

How do I do this?

View the current class schedule and sign in to accessECC to register.

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FOCUS 2 is an online, interactive, self-guided career and educational planning system. Take assessments, connect majors to careers, and learn about careers that specifically fit you.

New users: Use access code "Spartan"

Use FOCUS 2

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Career Coach is an online tool designed to help you make informed career decisions based on relevant information. It provides local data on employment opportunities, salaries, education, and training for various careers. Take a free, personalized 30-question assessment to get started!

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Whether you’ve already chosen your major or are still exploring options, the What Can I Do With This Major? (WCIDWTM) The website helps you connect your major to real-world careers. Discover how your field of study can lead to rewarding opportunities. Explore:

• Career paths associated with each major
• Types of employers who hire graduates in that field
• Strategies and tips to help you build experience and prepare for success

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Career Cruising helps you explore different careers and find the right path for your future. You can see what real jobs are like—from daily responsibilities and salary ranges to the education and training you’ll need. The site also features interviews and videos from professionals working in those fields, providing an inside look at what each career is truly like.

To use:

• Go to CareerCruising.com
• Enter username: ecc
• Enter password: careers (case sensitive)

Exploring careers with the right tools can open your eyes to the many opportunities available in today’s job market. Along with the resources listed above, Career Development Services has gathered some of the most trusted career research sites to help you plan your future.

Here are a few based on reliable data from the U.S. Department of Labor:

• Onetonline.org
• Career Videos with Career OneStop
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Other professional development resources