Career Development Process

Self Assess - Who am I?

• Recognize my unique interests, personality, strengths, values, skills, and motivation.
• Connect my self-knowledge to what’s in the world of work that fits me.

Explore Career Options - Research and Learn.

• Gather facts about occupations, including tasks, pay, and the job market.
• Meet people doing the job through job shadows and career conversations.

Make Decisions - What Do I Want to Do?

• Reflect on what I’ve learned about myself and my careers in steps 1 and 2.
• Identify and evaluate my options, set goals, and choose a career and major.

Implement Decisions - How Do I Get There?

• Determine the level of education and specialized training needed.
• Develop skills through coursework and experiences, such as internships.

Launch my Career!

• Prepare to start my career, including writing a resume and practicing interviewing.
• Network with people to help me begin my new career.

The decisions you make today—your major, your career—might be just the first choices you make, not necessarily the only options you’ll ever have. Your career development can be an ongoing process of continued growth.