Self Assessment

• Examine what is important to you when you think about a career
• Values: What do you want from a career?
  (Examples: money, advancement, variety, challenge, helping, etc...)
• Skills: What skills do you want to use - verbs that show what you would be doing?
  (Examples: invest, analyze, develop, create, organize, program, research,
  write, etc...)
• Interests: What career fields are of interest to you?
  (Examples: Art, Business, Health/Medical, Communications, Education, Technology, Science, Sports, etc...)

Exploration

Brainstorm and research occupations by career field that you would like to know more about or that you think would be interesting

Ways to Brainstorm & Research Careers: Find out how well the career matches your values and skills; find out what training/education is required to go into the field

• Virginia View
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Talk with Alumni and other professionals
• Academic & Career Advising Center Resource Room
• Majors & Career Options
• Exploring Careers by Interest

Get first hand information on a career of interest through:

• Internships
• Campus Jobs
• Volunteering
• Summer & Part-time Jobs

Decide

Make a decision based on the facts you gathered from the research you conducted on specific careers

Action

Apply for jobs. Apply to graduate/professional schools.