Career Decision Making|CEEC| Millikin University

What is important to you?
What are your interests?
Describe your personality.
What are your skills?
What, if any, are your barriers to employment? How can you overcome them?

EXPLORE career options and majors

What types of careers will allow you to express your values or at the very least won't conflict with them?
What jobs do you find interesting?
Do they match your personality?
Do you have the skills needed? If not, can you get them?
Identify an employment or career goal (keep in mind that it will likely change)
What major(s) will allow you to achieve your career goal?

EXPERIENCE it to help clarify and confirm your career goal

Is there a way to try the job out to make sure it is a good fit for you?
- Internship or part-time job
- Temp or employment agency
- Volunteer
- Anything that will help you gain skills that you will need

Employers seek graduates with “real world/hands-on” experience – before and during your college years, don’t miss this critical step in your career development.

EMPLOYMENT

Develop an employment action plan to focus your job search
Use effective job search strategies
Research potential employers to make sure they are a good fit for you and to assure your success in an interview
Develop Resumes, cover letters and applications
Complete mock and real interviews
Follow-up with employers

EDUCATE

Make a commitment to being a life-long learner
Continually update your skills - take advantage of all training opportunities
Be flexible, adaptable, and open to change
Learn everything you can about the industry in which you have an interest; learn about the labor market and economy
Remember that employers look for the well-rounded graduate – so build your leadership skills, embrace diversity and be prepared for today’s global economy.

Remember: Career Development is a life-long, cyclical process - NOT a one-time event.