Choosing a Career

One of the hardest - and more exciting - choices you'll ever make is your career. Although chance may play a part, come prepared!

Rule #1: Choose A Career That Is Something You Really Like To Do.

 Rule #2: Do Your Research And Choose Carefully And Thoughtfully.

 Rule #3: Make It Meaningful To You

The more you know, the greater your marketability.

Factors to Consider:

-          Explore a number of careers and majors.

-          Get involved

-          Get advice from people in your target occupation

-          Follow your passion

-          Dare to try something new

·         Don’t focus on a major just to get a career out of it

·         Don’t select a major just because it is “cool” or seems to promise prestige

·         Don’t let someone else push you into a job

·         Don’t assume that you have it all figured out

Factors Affecting Career Choices:

      Interests

      Skills

      Aptitudes

      People skills

      Experience

      Family traditions

      Personality

      Life goals and work values

Where To Go For Help

-         Career center                                                    - Faculty                               - Placement services

-          Upper- class students                                    - Student Organizations                        - College office

-          Counselor



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