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Career Decision-Making Process
• There are 4 Basic Steps in the Process:1. Self Assessment2. Major Exploration3. Career Research4. Gain Relevant
Experience
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1. Self Assessment
• Identify your VIPS– Values– Interests– Personality– Skills
• Assess your characteristics, then explore career options that match your VIPS orLots of Free
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2. Major Exploration• Consider academic options
by gathering information about a variety of majors– Use PREPs’ resources to
conduct research about majors
– Develop an ongoing relationship with advisors, staff, & faculty, and talk with other students about majors
– Identify several majors that fit your Values, Interests, Skills, and Personality
• Talk to an advisor about your major to get you on the right track and keep up with any changes in your degree program
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3. Career Research• Identify future options
based on information about a variety of careers– Use resources to find out
about different careers within your chosen major
– Conduct informational interviews and job shadows with professionals in your field
– Develop a career plan
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4. Gain Relevant Experience
• Try on potential careers to develop skills for success– Volunteer– Service Learning– Internships– Involvement in
Campus, Community, or Professional Organizations
– Job Shadow– Research Opportunities
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Pre-Professional & Career Preparation (PREPs)
• One-on-one Career Counseling
• Cover Letter & Resume Preparation tips and assistance
• Interviewing tips and assistance
• Workshops• Career fair strategies• Job search tips• Internships,
volunteer, and shadowing assistance
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