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Title: Choosing the Best Career

1Choosing the Best Career 2Career Planning Process

AWARENESS SELF-ASSESSMENTEXPLORE EDUCATIONAL CAREER INFORMATIONTRANSITION RE-EVALUATEEVALUATE CHOOSEPLAN TAKE ACTION3Learning About Yourself

• Interests

• Skills/Abilities

• Values

• Personality attributes

• Desired future lifestyle

• Needs wants

• Experiences

4How Can You Learn More About Yourself

• Career Assessments such as

• Strong Interest Inventory

• MBTI

• Florida CHOICES Planner

• Values Card Sort

• Motivated Skills Card Sort

5Hollands Interest Types6The Hexagon of General Occupational ThemesInvestigative

Realistic

ArtisticConventional

EnterprisingSocial7Factors to Consider when Choosing a Career

• Do you like it

• Is it a good fit with your interests abilities

values and personality type

• Have you researched enough before making your

decision



• How does it relate to your other life roles

8Researching Careers

• Narrow your choices to 2-3

• Explore your options further

• Career exploration sites (salary outlook)

• Job Choices Magazine

• Career Library (books videos)

• Gain first-hand information

• Job shadowing

• Volunteering

• Information interviews

• Externships

• Participate in career-related experience

• Cooperative Education

• Internships

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Making Career Decisions• A life-long process

• Barriers to decision-making

• Decision-making strategies

• Establishing goals

• Objectives

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10Making Career Decisions

• Establish SMART goals and objectives

•

• S Specific

• M Measurable

• A Attainable

• R Realistic

• T Timed



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11The World of Work and You

• Societal influences on career choice

• Gender roles

• The new job market

• Knowledge and skill-based

• High tech

• Global

• Diverse

• Need for life-long learning

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12Getting Ready for Work or an Advanced Degree

• Gain career-related experience

• Develop broad marketable skills

• Maintain a good GPA

• Attend career or professional school fairs

• Attend Career Planning Workshops such as

• Resume

• Cover Letters Business Correspondence

• Interviewing Techniques

• Job Search Strategies

• Business Etiquette

• Develop leadership skills

13What Do Employers Look for in New Hires

• Communication skills

• Honesty/Integrity

• Teamwork skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Motivation/Initiative

Strong work ethic Analytical skills Flexibility/Ad



aptability Computer skills Organizational skills14Professionalism

• What does it mean

• Examples of professional behavior

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Arrive to work on time

• Dress appropriately

• Stay current in the field

• Accept responsibility for mistakes

• Complete tasks on time

• Respect organizational norms

• Keep personal business out of the office

• Dont gossip

15Review Quiz

• Name the four basic components of the career

planning process.

• Whats the use of career interest inventories

• Self assessment through the use of career

assessments

• Explore majors and careers

• Evaluate options and choose

• Develop a plan of action

• Learn about your interests skills values and

personality type which in turn will help you makea better career choice

16Review Quiz (Continued)

• 3. Discuss the process for making decisions.• 4. Once you have decided on a major and career

field name three things to get before graduation

• Identify problem/need and establish a goal

• Identify specific objectives or steps to

accomplish your goal

• Identify objectives that are SMART specific

measurable attainable realistic and timed

• Develop plan of action



• Get career-related experience through internships

or co-op

• Develop broad marketable skills

• Maintain a good GPA

• Attend graduate/professional school fairs

• Attend career planning workshops

• Develop leadership skills

17Career Services and Experiential LearningWorkshops

• Business Etiquette

• Choosing or Changing Majors

• Choosing the Best Career

• Cover Letters Business Correspondence

• Curriculum Vitae

• Federal Employment

• Graduate School Planning

• How to Succeed at a Career Fair

• Internships and Cooperative Education

• Interview Techniques

• Job Search Strategies

• Introduction to On-line Job Postings and

On-Campus Interviewing

• Portfolios (How to Prepare)

• Resumes

18Career Services and Experiential Learning Programs

• Career Planning Workshops

• Career Information

• Career Information Library

• Free Career Related Related Publications

• Alumni Mentors

• Career Counseling

• Major/Career Options



• Career Assessments

• Job Search Assistance

• Resume/Cover Letter Critique

• Practice Interviews

• Experiential Education

• Internships /Externships

• Lockheed Martin Work Experience Program

• Graduate/Professional School

• Directories and resources

• Annual Graduate Law and Professional School Day

• CSEL Events

• 8 Annual Career Fairs

• Majors Fair

• Annual Senior Day

• Career Panels

• On-Campus Recruitment

• GOLD Connection

• Job Listings

• Resume Referral

• On-Campus Interviewing

• Company Presentations

19Career Services Experiential Learning

• Locations/Hours

• Career Services Ferrell Commons Center 7G Room

185

• Normal Hours of Operation Mon. Fri. (800 am -

500 pm)

• Walk-in Service Mon. Fri. (1000 am - 400 pm)

• Experiential Learning Ferrell Commons Suite 203

• Normal Hours of Operation Mon. Fri. (800 am -

500 pm)



• Walk-in Service Mon-Fri. (800 am-1200pm)

(200pm -500pm)

• Satellite Locations

• College of Business BA2 Room 222

• Lockheed Martin Sand Lake Road

• Rosen College of Hospitality Management 9907

Universal Blvd. Ste. 201

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The UCF Creed

Integrity scholarship community creativity

and excellence are the core values that guide our

conduct performance and decisions. Integrity I

will practice and defend academic and personal

honesty. Scholarship I will cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of my

membership in the UCF community. Community I

will promote an open and supportive campus

environment by respecting the rights and

contributions of every individual. Creativity I

will use my talents to enrich the human

experience. Excellence I will strive toward the

highest standards of performance in any endeavor

I undertake.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

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