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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Counseling and Career Development Services

WELCOME
We know that starting your first career , or changing careers, can be an overwhelming process. This presentation is designed to introduce you to some basic career development concepts, as well as to give you a preview of what the process will be like. Please sit back and enjoy the presentation.

WHAT IS A CAREER?
A career is a persons chosen profession or occupation. The general course or progression of your working life or your professional achievement. A career may include several jobs.

The Career Development Process


The career development process involves four basic steps: 1. Self -awareness and assessment 2. Career awareness and exploration 3. Career decision-making 4. Career planning and placement

The Career Development Process


Working with your career development counselor and following the process explained here may be the key to a successful career. Note: This process occurs in a cycle, so dont be surprised if you go through it several times during your lifetime!

The Career Development Cycle


Self Awareness & Assessment

The Career Development Cycle


Career Decision Making

SELF-AWARENESS AND ASSESSMENT


Self Awareness & Assessment

The Career Development Cycle

SELF-AWARENESS AND ASSESSMENT


This first step is very important, it allows you to become aware, clarify and assess your : Interests Abilities and skills Aptitudes Values Priorities Aspirations Personality

Self-Assessment Tools that a TTC Counselor Might Recommend


South Carolina Occupational Information System - SCOIS Hollands Self-Directed Search (SDS) Paper/pencil or web-based Career Development Services web pages and links Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Strong Interest/Skills Confidence Inventory

CAREER AWARENESS AND EXPLORATION


Self Awareness & Assessment

The Career Development Cycle

CAREER AWARENESS AND EXPLORATION


In this step you have a chance to become aware of and assess: Occupational requirements Employment trends Community, family, leisure, and volunteer issues and needs Developments in current work environment Developments outside current work Global issues and implications

Career Awareness and Exploration Tools and Activities


Becoming aware of the possibilities out there is essential in this step. To do so you may: Read newspapers and magazines Keep up with news via radio, TV, and internet Use SCOIS, TTC Career Services and other internet resources Utilize Occupational Outlook Handbook Talk with experts in the field Ask questions

CAREER DECISION MAKING


Self Awareness & Assessment

The Career Development Cycle


Career Decision Making

MAKING CAREER DECISIONS


This is the step when you pull together the information you have gathered and you: Establish goals (career and educational) Make plans to attain those goals Implement plans step-by-step Evaluate goals and progress continuously Adjust as you and/or situations change Continue to evaluate and re-prioritize

CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT


Self Awareness & Assessment

The Career Development Cycle


Career Decision Making

CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT


This part of the process comes after you have developed the skills necessary to pursue your career. At this time you need to: Develop good interviewing and job search skills; use Student Employment Services (SES) Once in a job:
Continue to learn new skills Try to look at least five years ahead Maintain flexibility

The Cycle is Complete


Self Awareness & Assessment

The Career Development Cycle


Career Decision Making

The Cycle is Complete


Once you complete a cycle, a new world of possibilities may open for you. We wish you the best in your journey to a new and fulfilling career!

RESOURCES
Counseling and Career Development Services, Main Campus, Building 410/Room 210, 574-6131 Student Success Center, Berkeley Campus, Room 178, 899-8079 Student Success Center, Palmer Campus, Room 218, 722-5516 Student Employment Services, Main Campus, Building 430, 574-6119 Career Development Services Web Page

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