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Career Planning

We plan today for a brighter tomorrow.  Frank Parsons, the founder of the vocational guidance movement, believed that when our abilities and enthusiasms align with our chosen profession they set the foundation for a happy life (Jones, 1994). Below is a step-by-step guide to assist you in your career planning.  Step 1 helps you cultivate a better understanding of yourself, through personality, interest, values, and skill assessments.  Step 2 guides your exploration of the job market for careers that best fit your needs.  After choosing a career that matches your interest, aptitudes, and abilities, step 3 is designed to help you create a resume and prepare for an interview.

Step 1: Personality, Interest, and skill assessments

Picking a career begins with having an accurate understanding of your personal traits (TEC, 2022). Below you will find links to a few websites that specialize in helping you find your aptitudes, interests, personality, values, and abilities. 

* O Net Interest inventory

* Career and Technical profiler

* Personality assessment 

* Values assessment

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Step 3:Prepare for the Interview

Being prepared can make a lasting impression. Take the time to prepare and impress future employers in the interview process.

Step 2: Explore the Job Market

Below you will find several links to aid you in your exploration of the job market. The sights below help guide you by providing information about job descriptions, and salaries, along with matching careers to your interests.

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