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The Path to Career Development

• Step #1: SELF AWARENESS
• Step #2: KNOWING RESOURCES
• Step #3: MAKING A CAREER DECISION
• Step #4: CAREER PLANNING
• Step #5: THE JOB CAMPAIGN
• Step #6: CAREER MANAGEMENT

• 1 SELF AWARENESS
  • What's Uniquely Me?
    • Skills, Interests, Abilities, Self Concept
    • Talents, Values, Accomplishments
  • What's Important to me?
    • Work and Personal Values
  • What's my Work Style?
    • People, Data, Ideas, Things
  • What's my Lifestyle?
    • Work, Play, Family, Learning
  • [Read more about Self-Exploration]

• 2 KNOWING RESOURCES
• Research What's Out There
  • Agencies, Directories, Professionals & Websites
  • Gather Occupational Information
  • Informational Interviews
  • Market & Economic Trends
  • Research Industries, Companies & Organizations
• [Read more about Research/Resources]

• 3 MAKING A CAREER DECISION
• Looking For the Best Fit
  • Preferred Occupations & Settings
  • Evaluate Options
  • Weigh Benefits & Obstacles
  • Narrow Choices
  • Choose a Direction
• [Read more about Deciding on a Direction]

• 4 CAREER PLANNING
• Selecting a "Right Fit" Path
  • Balance Work & Family
  • Set a Career Goal
  • Formulate a Career & Education Plan
  • Develop Steps toward Your Goal
  • Make a Commitment To Action
• [Read more about Career Planning]

• 5 THE JOB CAMPAIGN
• Strategies to Employment
  • How To Job Search
  • Mentor, Co-op, Internship, Volunteering
  • Networking - making contacts
    • Resume Writing, Other Correspondences
  • Job Interview
  • The Job Offer
• [Read more about Job Readiness]

• 6 CAREER MANAGEMENT
• You're Hired Now What?
  • Create Value
  • Organizational Culture
  • Life long Learning
  • Strategies for Advancement
  • Looking Ahead

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