Step 1: Know Yourself

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• Career Link to CareerOneStop
• Career Link to My Next Move
• Career Link to Clusters and Holland Codes

Step 2: Search and Narrow Careers that Match

Evaluate job descriptions, related coursework, job shadowing, internships, part-time jobs, informational interviewing and mentoring, job video clip, salary, necessary training & education, potential advancement, research job environment…

Based on evaluation narrow career matches – discard or put on short list of preferred careers

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• www.onetonline.org

Step 3: Research Necessary Training and/or Education

Research colleges, universities, technical schools…
Research grants, scholarships, and financial aid…
Research degree programs, transfer programs…
List obstacles (limited time-family, job…)
Make a plan 6 months, 1yr…

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• Link to Various College Resources
• Link to College Search Tools

Step 4: Search openings; prepare for interviews and offers

Resumes, cover letters, portfolio containing work samples, letters of recommendation, all certificates of accomplishment…

Use networking, traditional & online job searching tools, career fairs, and placement offices

Research potential job openings and employers
Be prepared to answer basic interview questions
Be prepared to negotiate salaries and compare job offers

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• Resume Writing & Samples