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
- 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]
- What's Uniquely Me?
- 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
- 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
- Your Hired Now What?
- Create Value
- Organizational Culture
- Life long Learning
- Strategies for Advancement
- Looking Ahead



