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Career Exploration

Are you wondering what kind of career you will seek after graduation? Do you often think about leaving your current job for something more rewarding and satisfying but you don't know what that is? Engaging in some career research and exploring career options can give you the information you need to make an informed career decision.
Opportunities Working With Children
Students interested in working with children have many choices including teaching, summer camps, recreational programs, museums, and community agencies. College students interested in art, music, education, science, etc., can find many summer internship and job opportunities available.
Choosing a College Major
Many factors play a role in career decision making and choosing a major is only one piece of the puzzle.
The Career Planning Process
The career planning process is a five step strategy that includes self-assessment, research or career exploration,decision-making, searching or taking action, and acceptance. The first step is doing a self - assessment to find out how your skills, interests, values, and personality fit in with specific career fields.
Researching Companies & Organizations
There are many resources available for researching companies and organizations to learn more about internship and career opportunities as well as their mission and business focus.
Why You Really Ought to Want to Love Your Work
No matter your current position, every once in awhile, it's time to assess whether the career you have created is the best career for you.
Top 10 Books for Job Seekers and Career Changers
These books will help you find your way. Learn about the job market. Translate your most important needs, interests, and goals into a rewarding career.
Major to Careers Converter
You may be looking for that all important internship for the summer but right now you have no idea what career interests you. By identifying career options that utilize your skills, interests, values, and personality traits you can come closer to planning your major or career and your internship.
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