Career Development
Process
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The process of career development can be
both exciting and intimidating at the same
time. Like many worthwhile endeavors
the trick is to take it one step at a time.
We view career development as a life-long
process. So we are glad that you are learning
how to successfully negotiate this process
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Career development involves a four-step procedure
that includes self
assessment, occupational
research, educational
research, and job
hunting strategies.
Remember, this is not a formal assessment of your
career development needs. To get a more comprehensive
assessment, make an appointment with an Anoka-Ramsey
counselor by calling 763.433.1840 (Cambridge campus)
or 763.433.1230 (Coon Rapids campus), or contact
a counselor at your current school.
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Most people change jobs,
on average, 7 times during
their lifetime. So you may go through this
process a number of times in the years ahead. |
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To begin the career development process, reply
to the following questions:
- Have you started the career development process
on your own?
- Have you done some initial
self assessment such as:
- Taking personality and interest tests?
- Looking at your values and how these relate
to career choice?
- Reviewing your skills and abilities?
- Do you know what careers are:
- Related to your personality type and career-related
interests?
- Related to your personal values?
- Related to your skills and abilities?
- Do you know your college major?
- Do you know what careers are
related to your major?
- Do you know salary, employment
outlook and other related information for the
career(s) you are interested?
- Do you know what schools have
your major?
- Do you know how your classes
at Anoka-Ramsey will transfer to the school of
your choice?
- Do you want to gain some experience
in a career that you are interested?
- Do you know how to write a
cover letter or resume?
- Do you know how to find job
openings?
- Do you know how to interview
effectively?
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