Career Counseling

Are you choosing a college major for the first time? Or are you thinking about changing your major or career? Do you wonder which majors and careers match? Do you know how to enter the career of your dreams? 

Career decisions don't happen instantly...they evolve through a process, and everyone goes through these stages at a different pace. Career Services can help you develop a plan to explore options and reach your career goals.   

For more ideas, view Choosing a Career.

Career Planning Process
	Identify and clarify interests: What do you do for fun? What do you enjoy reading, studying, learning more about? What activities make "time fly" for you?
	Identify and clarify personality characteristics:  Are you a "people" person? Or do you work best with PC's? Are you tolerant or impatient? Are you a leader or a follower?
	Clarify work values and identify skills & abilities:  Do you value weekends in the mountains? Or do you hope to earn BIG MONEY? What are you good at doing? What do your grades show about your academic abilities?
	Explore occupational information: trends and outlooks; identify job possibilities for majors. Watch short videos to learn about hundreds of occupations.
	Learn how majors match careers. Numerous career paths exist within a given career field: An accountant can work in a large accounting firm, have his/her own business, or be the only accountant in a completely different industry. You have many choices!
	Make A "Major" Decision! Remember that no career can possibly fit ALL your needs, so choose those which meet your most important needs or which allow you the flexibility to meet your needs outside the workplace.
	Develop a strategy that fits your personal career plan. Sometimes students get "stuck" on this step, so meeting with a Career Services professional may help resolve decision issues.
How to Get Assistance
•	Schedule an individual appointment with a career counselor.
•	Attend Career Fitness Fair workshops & class presentations.
•	Use MCIS, a free, Internet-based guidance resource.
•	Visit the office to browse career resources & use web links on PC.
•	Check career inventories and fees. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations may review Policies & Procedures.

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