1. Identifying Career Opportunities How should you market yourself when seeking a career?

2. Choosing a career 1. Conduct a self-assessment 2. Identify possible career choices 3. Gather information on each choice 4. Evaluate your choices 5. Make your decision 6. Plan how you will reach your goal

3. Assessing yourself Values Lifestyle goals Interests Skills and Aptitudes Personality Work environment Relationship preferences

4. Career Assessment Work values Lifestyle fit Salaries and benefits Career outlook Education & training Duties & responsibilities Skills & aptitudes Personality traits Work environment

5. Research Resources Libraries The Internet Career Consultations On-the-job experiences

6. Develop a Plan of Action Formulate specific goals Choose the best education Outline your plan

7. Finding a job Networking Family & friends Career centers Former employers Newspaper ads Employment agencies Personnel offices Internet

8. Job Leads Direct contact Letters of inquiry Expand your list of job leads regularly

9. Applying for a job Use standard English Prepare your resume and cover letters Spelling/grammar Layout Filling out application Best handwriting Know addresses and phone numbers

10. Job Interview Dress and Grooming Research the company Handshake/eye contact Verbal skills Ask questions Posture Polite Thank the interviewer

11. Follow up to the Interview Write a thank-you letter the same day Call within 5-6 days Let them know you are still interested