Where Are You Heading?. . . .

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Where Are You Heading?. . . .

• How To Choose A Career
• That Works For You

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Career vs. Job

• Career
• A chosen pursuit a profession or occupation.
• The general course or progression of ones
  working life or professional achievements.

• Job
• A regular activity preformed in exchange for
  payment.
• A position in which one is employed.
• A specific piece of work done for a set fee.

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How to Choose a Career

• Skills Interests
• Self Assessments
• Career Goal
• Career Plan

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Skills and Interests

• Skills From employment, volunteer work, class,
  or social activities.
• Interests What do you like to do, experiences
  youve enjoyed and found challenging.
• What is similar in the lists?
• What could turn into a career?

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How did you choose your major?

• What interests you? Insects, Plants,
  Agriculture
• Where do you succeed? Science, Math
• What type of classes do you like? Theoretical,
  Discussion, Hands-On
• What minors interest you? Genetics,
  PsychologyWhat Can You Do With A Major In

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Puzzle Pieces

• What clubs, activities, classes have you enjoyed?
• What is it you like about these activities?
• Which ones challenge you?
• Evaluate school, volunteer, work, or leisure
  experiences.

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Think about . . .

• Physical Psychological Needs
• Aspirations and Motivations
• Personality Traits Characteristics
• Ideal Work Environment
• Accomplishments
• Personal Values

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Self Assessments

• Work Values
• Passion
• Learning Interest
• Aptitude
• Abilities Skills
• Personality Traits
• Desired Lifestyle

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Self Assessments

• Keirsey Self Assessment Key
• Career Key
• Sigi Plus
• Career Advisor

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Investigate!

• Classes not directly relating to you major- Jazz,
  Communication, Psychology.
• Its okay to change your major!
• Extracurricular Activities are great-
• Internships, Clubs, Community Service.
• All these things help you figure out what you
  like and what areas best suit you.

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Explore

• Experience Internships, Job Shadow, Career
  Expo, Informational Interviews.
• Network Field, Major, PCs, Professors
• What Can I Do With My Major? (on web site)
• Look into different careers that interest you,
  the benefits, and the drawbacks.
• Hours Work Conditions
• Travel Location
• Training Salary Benefits
• Explore Alternatives.

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Career Goal

• Deciding on a career that fits your talents,
  skills, interests, and values.
• To be an animal nutritionist.
• To teach high school.
• To be an agricultural newspaper editor.

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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

• Do your interests, skills, and values match
  characteristics of the chosen field?
• What opportunities exist and do they match your
  potential?
• Can you envision yourself happy successful in
  this area?
• Are you confident with your decision?

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Career PathPlan to obtain Career Goal

• Additional Education / Special Training
• Internships, Co-ops, Volunteer
• Clubs professional organizations of CALS
• Skills Interpersonal Technical
• Develop Resume interview skills
• Leadership rolls
• Contacts Network Mentors

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Plans, Plans, Plans!

• The average person changes jobs 6 to 7 times, and
  changes occupations 3 to 4.
• Career Planning Life Long Process
• Choose an Occupation
• Get a Job
• Grow in a Job
• Move up or Change Careers
• Retirement

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Now that you know what youre looking for

• Log in to ePACK to search for jobs internships
• Browse employers on Career Search

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Good Luck!For more help please contact CALS
Career Services at515-3249cals_career_at_ncsu.edu1
07 Patterson Hall