Career Planning
Career planning is a lifelong process and will happen several times as you gain experiences and redefine your needs, personal wants and/or career goals. The Career Planning Process includes 4 steps, D.I.G.S. – Discover, Investigate, enGage, and Succeed.
Gather information about employment outlook, salary, related occupations, education and training, and job duties.
- Explore the occupations in which you are interested
- Research the industries in which you would like to work
- Understand employment trends, salaries, requisite skills, etc.
Once you’ve researched a number of careers, narrow your options by:
- Job shadowing or seeking professional mentors
- Part-time employment, internships, or volunteer opportunities (e.g. community service)
- Conducting informational interviews with professionals/practitioners
Develop the steps you need to take in order to reach your goal, for example:
- Investigate sources of additional training, education, and/or gaps to determine if anything is needed to qualify you for the career
- Develop a marketable resume and cover letter
- Network with professionals in your career field, job search, and interview
- Take action and persevere toward your career goal
Career Assessments
Assessment | What does it measure? | How to take it |
Focus 2 | Interests, Values, Personality, Workplace Preferences, Leisure | Log in or create your account here. ***Use access code bulldogs. Additional instructions can be found in this Career Assessment Guide. |
Stepping Blocks | Personality and skills. You can also explore a wide variety of career paths and how others got there. | Log in or create your account here. |
Keirsey Temperament Sorter | Personality | See a Career Counselor for more information. |
Strong Interest Inventory | Interests | See a Career Counselor for more information |
California Career Zone | Interests, Skills, Work Importance | Register here |
O*Net Career Exploration Tools | Abilities, Interests, Work Importance | Access here |
Career Counseling Services
Reduce your confusion, make choices, and create changes in your life suitable for the academic and work environment by seeking assistance in the following areas:
- Professional resumes and cover letters
- Career exploration and career assessment inventories
- Choosing a major or future career
- Graduate school preparation
- Job search
- Interviewing skills (including mock interviews)
- Managing job offers and salary negotiation
- And much more…
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