CAREER DEVEL Primary task FRESHMAN YEAR (0-29 UNITS)
SOPHOMORE YEAR (30-59 UNITS)
JUNIOR YEAR (60-89 UNITS)
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questions to ask • What skills do I have? • What interests me? • What lifestyle is important to me? • Where can I go on campus for information and resources?
SELF-DISSCOVERY
EXPLOR RATION
• What careers are related to my major? • What characteristics and skills are employers seeking? • Who are the professionals I admire and what distinguishes them? • What else can I do to explore my interests, skills, and values? • How can I explore majors? • How can I explore careers? • What experiences can help me gain required skills for my career? • Is graduate/ professional school for me? • What are prerequisites to get into graduate/ professional school? • What are the trends influencing opportunities in my major? • What skills are employers looking for?
SKILL DEVE ELOPMENT
SENIOR YEAR (90 + UNITS)
JOB SE EARCH
• How can I market my experience and academics? • What skills and experiences will give me a competitive edge?
& GRADUATE / PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
8 | Career Guide: Eighth Edition