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2. Five Stages Self-Assessment Research Decision-Making Networks and Contacts Work Presented By by the Office of Career Development

3. Stage 1: Self-Assessment Personality Values Skills Career interests Knowledge and learning style Self-employment Presented By by the Office of Career Development

4. John L. Holland Psychologist Career choice and satisfaction Vocational personality types Model Self-Directed Search http://www.self-directed-search.com/index.html www.careerkey.org Presented By by the Office of Career Development

5. Holland’s Model Presented By by the Office of Career Development

6. Realistic - Doers Active Stable Hands-on or manual activities Working with things Physical activity Outdoors Plants and animals Learn by doing Communicate frankly Material things Skilled in mechanical activities Technical competencies Military, electrician, engineer, vet Presented By by the Office of Career Development

7. Investigative – Problem Solvers Analytical Intellectual Observant Research Mathematics Science Ambiguous challenges Logic Solve problems Introspective Autonomous Medical technologist, biologist, chemist, systems analyst Presented By by the Office of Career Development

8. Artistic - Creators Original Intuitive Imaginative Self-expression Flexibility Ambiguity Impulsive Emotional Expressive and open Musician, reporter, interior decorator Presented By by the Office of Career Development

9. Social - Helpers Humanistic Idealistic Responsible Concerned Group activities Human relationships Social activities Solving interpersonal problems Working with people Warm and tactful Persuasive Teacher, counselor, social worker Presented By by the Office of Career Development

10. Enterprising - Persuaders Energetic Ambitious Adventurous Sociable Self-confident Persuasive Sociable Assertive Self-confident Leaders Salesperson, business executive, manager Presented By by the Office of Career Development

11. Conventional - Organizers Efficient Careful Conforming Organized Conscientious Well-defined instructions Organize, systematic Maintain data Operating equipment Thorough Persistent Reliable Secretary, accountant, banker Presented By by the Office of Career Development

12. Stage 2: Research Career trends Information search Information interviews Job shadowing Gaining experience Presented By by the Office of Career Development

13. Stage 3: Decision-Making Career objectives Personal objectives Lifelong learning Goal setting Presented By by the Office of Career Development

14. SMART Goal Setting Specific Measurable Action oriented Realistic Time framed Presented By by the Office of Career Development

15. Stage 4: Networks & Contacts Work search Resumes and letters Interviews Presented By by the Office of Career Development

16. Stage 5: Work Offers and acceptance Success at work Presented By by the Office of Career Development