Five Career Planning Steps
- Assess Yourself:
What interests and skills have you developed?
What do you like best: working with people, things, or ideas and information?
What subjects really interest you?
- Explore Possibilities:
Read about various career possibilities of interest to you.
Get experience: part time work, volunteering, co-op education.
Explore options through apprenticeships, mentoring, and career days.
- Inform Yourself:
What are the qualifications needed?
What are the projected needs for this type of position in the future?
What are the working conditions: working alone, with others, indoors, outdoors, etc.
What are the work place laws you need to know about?
- Prepare Yourself:
Have your resume and cover letter ready and available.
Make up a job hunting plan including goals, contacts, and schedules.
Find out information about the company.
- Present Yourself:
Make sure that your resume is articulate and professional.
Make sure that your appearance is professional, well groomed, and presentable.