Career Development Steps and Activities: Where Are You Now?
Below are possible indicators associated with each career development step. After reviewing these, click on the link of the step where you currently see yourself.
STEP I: EXPLORATION
Have no declared major or are unhappy in your current major.
Are having difficulty making choices related to career planning.
Are uncertain about personal interests, abilities, and values related to careers.
Are finding that course selections thus far have been based primarily on the opinions of family members and friends.
Call the Counseling Center to attend a workshop or schedule an appointment.
STEP II: TENTATIVE CHOICE
Have declared a major.
Have narrowed choice of major to several related areas.
Can specify choice of a particular career cluster (e.g. Health Services).
Are in the process of seeking more in-depth information about self or work to validate specific preferences.
Call the Counseling Center to attend a workshop or schedule an appointment.
STEP III: REALISTIC APPRAISAL & ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT
Have pursued further involvement with career choice (e.g. internships, volunteer/leadership opportunities, professional organizations). Visit the Career Services Center for information about internships and other opportunities.
Have developed some primary associations with other students and faculty members in the chosen field of study.
Recognize the importance of accurately assessing values, interests, and abilities related to your chosen field.
STEP IV: IMPLEMENTATION
Have met or are meeting degree requirements.
Can articulate a career plan consistent with chosen academic program.
Plan to work after graduation and are developing job search strategies. Visit the Career Services Center.
Plan to attend graduate or professional school and are seeking admission.
