2.  Jobs today are temporary  Jobs today are really seminars  Jobs today are essentially adventures  Jobs today are geared towards finding meaningful work and career satisfaction

3.  Spend up to 90,000 hours of life at work  75% of all entry level jobs do require a specific major  Go through a job search 5-9 times in lifetime  Change careers 2-3 time in lifetime  Job satisfaction is one of the most critical factors for life satisfaction and well-being

4.  Career planning should lead to an absolute decision  You should have an intuitive sense of which career is right for you  You should choose a career that is in high demand  There is only one right career choice for everyone

5.  Career is broadly defined as the totality of interaction of an individual’s personal experiences, social activities, leisure time interests, spiritual commitments, paid/volunteer work and education

6.  Career choice is an expression of self-concept  Values, Skills, Interests, Preferences  Career satisfaction is related to how similar our self-perception is to the actual work environment  Is my work in line with my values?  Am I using the skills I most enjoy?  Do I work with those who share my interests ?

7.  Career choice is not a one-time decision but rather a lifelong process  Career choice is a journey

8. Know Yourself Career Assessments: Interests, Preferences, and Strengths Values and Skills Explore Your Vocation Research Majors and Careers Job Shadowing Informational Interviewing Get Experience Internships Part-Time and Summer Jobs Volunteer Experience College Activities Prepare for Meaningful Work Job Searching and Networking Strategies Resumes and Cover Letters Interviewing Enrich Your Career Prepare for Graduate School How to be a professional Discovering next steps in your career