1. UNDECIDED 101, OR “WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITH MY LIFE?!?!?” Dr. Michael Duggan Counselor/Professor (630) 942-2845 duggan@cod.edu College of DuPage

2. FOR MOST OF US Career planning is not a simple, straight forward, linear process which follows certain prescribed steps and ends up in a specific destination, then we live happily ever after.

3. IT IS INSTEAD A loop that continues to self-correct as we add information about our changing self and world around us. We constantly revisit our career plan as we grow and change.

4. THUS… We are looking for not the ONE right career, but… A series of alternatives and career options.

5. Series of tasks that are performed within the scope of what we call work. An integration of our personality with our job activities VS. JOBCAREER

6. KNOWING YOURSELF Interest Values Skills Aptitudes Personality The unexamined life is not worth living -Socrates

7. Career Decision Making Information Integration SKILLS VALUES ABILITIES ETHICS YOU PERSONALITY MBTI INTERESTS SII

8. VALUES We are all different, but not less. -Temple Grandin

9. THE ISLAND AND THE EGG: PART I The unexamined life is not worth living -Socrates

10. STRONG CAREER THEMES Realistic : People who have athletic mechanical ability, prefer to work with objects, machines, tools, plants or animals, or to be outdoors. Investigative : People who like to observe, learn, investigate, analyze, evaluate or solve problems. Have a preference for Math and sciences. Artistic: People who have artistic, innovating or intuitional abilities and like to work in unstructured situations using their imagination and creativity. Social People who like to work with people to enlighten, inform, help, train or cure them, or are skilled with words. Prefer nurturing, caregiving, teaching Enterprising: People who like to work with people, influencing, persuading, performing, leading or managing for organizational goals or economic gain. Conventional People who like to work with data, have clerical or numerical ability, carry out tasks in detail or follow through on others' instructions.

11. HOLLAND TYPES Realistic Conventional EnterprisingSocial Artistic Investigative “Doers” Tangible, hands-on results “Organizers” Organizing, order, managing information “Persuaders” Persuading, leading, marketing “Helpers” Helping, teaching, empowering “Creators” Creativity, self-expression “Thinkers” Knowledge, analysis, inquiry

12. REALISTIC “The Do-ers” Prefer working in areas such as nature, the outdoors Prefer working with tools and objects, rather than words or people Most comfortable in situations allowing casual dress Are you? athletic mechanically inclined thrifty stable reserved independent systematic

13. REALISTIC The "Do-ers REALISTIC The "Do-ers " HOBBIES: Growing plants/flowers Hunting/fishing Coaching team sports Repairing cars or equipment Taking exercise classes LIKE TO: tinker with machines/vehicles work outdoors be physically active tend/train animals

14. POSSIBLE CAREERS FOR REALISTIC TYPES Aerospace PhysiologistAerospace Physiologist (RSE) Air-Conditioning Mechanics (RIE) Aircraft Mechanic (RIE) Appliance Mechanics (RIE) Aquaculturist (REI) Architectural Drafter (RCI) Automobile Body Repairer (RIE) Automotive Engineer (RIE) Automobile Mechanic (RIE) Baker/Chef (RSE) Bookbinder (RES) Bricklayer (RSE) Busdriver (RES) Butcher (RSE) Carpenter (RCI) Cement Worker and Terrazzo Worker (REC) Compositor (RSI) Construcion Worker (REC) Corrections Officer (RES) Dental Assistant (RES) Dental Laboratory Technician (REC) Dental Technician (REI) Diesel Mechanic (REI) Drafter (RCI) Air-Conditioning Mechanics Aircraft Mechanic Appliance Mechanics Aquaculturist Architectural Drafter Automobile Body Repairer Automotive Engineer Automobile Mechanic Baker/Chef Bookbinder Bricklayer Busdriver Butcher Carpenter Cement Worker and Terrazzo Worker Compositor Construcion Worker Corrections Officer Dental Assistant Dental Laboratory Technician Dental Technician Diesel Mechanic Drafter Electrical EngineerElectrical Engineer (RIE) Electrician (REI) Electroplater (R) Excercise Careers (RES) Farm Equipment Manager (RES) Farmer (RIS) Farm Manager (RES) Firefighter (RES) Fish Hatchery Manager (RES) Floral Designer (RAE) Forester (RIS) Furnace Installer (RES) Geodetic Surveyor (RIE) Glazier (RES) Groundskeeper (RCE) Industrial Supervisor (REI) Instrument Repair and Maintainence (RIE) Jeweler (REC) Laboratory Technician (RIE) Line Installer (RSE) Logger (RES) Machinist (RIE) Maintenance Repairer (RES) Electrician Electroplater Excercise Careers Farm Equipment Manager Farmer Farm Manager Firefighter Fish Hatchery Manager Floral Designer Forester Furnace InstallerGeodetic Surveyor Glazier Groundskeeper Industrial Supervisor Instrument Repair and Maintainence Jeweler Laboratory Technician Line Installer Logger Machinist Maintenance Repairer Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineer (RIS) Metallurgical Technician (RIS) Oceanographer (RIE) Optician (REI) Painter (RES) Petroleum Engineer (RIE) Plumber (REI) Practical Nurse (RSE) Printing Press Operator (REI) Property Manager (RES) Quality Control Manager (RSE) Radio/T.V. Repair (REI) Radiochemist (IRE) Sailor (REC) Sheet Metal Worker (R) Structural Steelworker (REI) Tailor (RES) Tool and Die Maker (RIE) Truck Driver (RSE) Upholsterer (RCS) Watchmaker (REC) Water Quality Specialist (REI) Welder (RES) Woodworking (RAE) Metallurgical Technician Oceanographer Optician Painter Petroleum Engineer Plumber Practical Nurse Printing Press Operator Property Manager Quality Control Manager Radio/T.V. Repair Radiochemist Sailor Sheet Metal Worker Structural Steelworker (REI) Tailor Tool and Die Maker Truck Driver Upholsterer Watchmaker Water Quality Specialist Welder Woodworking

15. INVESTIGATIVE “The Thinkers” Interested in activities that relate to science and math. Like gathering information, uncovering new facts or theories, analyzing or interpreting data They are scientific, inquiring and enjoy ambiguous abstract problems ARE YOU? ARE YOU? inquisitive scientific precise cautious introspective broad-minded logical curious CAN YOU? CAN YOU? think abstractly solve math problems understand scientific theories do complex calculations use a microscope or computer interpret formulas

16. INVESTIGATIVE The "Thinkers" LIKE TO: explore a variety of ideas work independently read scientific or technical journals analyze data do research be challenged HOBBIES: Astronomy Crossword puzzles/board games Computers Visiting museums Collecting rocks, stamps, coins, Recreational flying

17. POSSIBLE CAREERS FOR INVESTIGATIVE TYPES ActuaryActuary (ISE) Agronomist (IRS) Anesthesiologist (IRS) Anthropologist (IRE) Archeologist (IRE) Biochemist (IRE) Biologist (ISR) Cardiopulmonary Technician (IRE) Cartographer (IRE) Chemical Engineer (IRE) Chemical Technician (IRE) Chemist (IRE) Chiropractor (ISR) Civil Engineer (IRS) Agronomist Anesthesiologist Anthropologist Archeologist Biochemist Biologist Cardiopulmonary Technician Cartographer Chemical Engineer Chemical Technician Chemist Chiropractor Civil Engineer Computer EngineerComputer Engineer (IRC) Computer Programmer (IRC) Computer Systems Analyst (IER) Dentist (ISR) Ecologist (IRE) Economist (ISA) Electrical Engineer (IRE) Geographer (IRE) Geologist (IRE) Hazardous Waste Technician (IRS) Horticulturist (IRS) Industrial Arts Teacher (IER) Management Consultant (ICR) Marketing Research Analyst (IAS) Computer Programmer Computer Systems Analyst Dentist Ecologist Economist Electrical Engineer Geographer Geologist Hazardous Waste Technician Horticulturist Industrial Arts Teacher Management Consultant Marketing Research Analyst MathematicianMathematician (IER) Medical Lab Technologist (IRE) Medical Technologist (ISA) Meteorologist (IRS) Nurse Practitioner (ISA) Pharmacist (IES) Physician, General Practice (ISE) Physician Assistant (ISA) Psychologist (ISA) Research Analyst (IRC) Software Engineer (IRE) Statistician (IRE) Technical Writer (IRS) Veteranarian (IRS) Web Site Developer Medical Lab Technologist Medical Technologist Meteorologist Nurse Practitioner Pharmacist Physician, General Practice Physician Assistant Psychologist Research Analyst Software Engineer Statistician Technical Writer Veteranarian Web Site Developer

18. ARTISTIC “The Creators” Prefers occupations in creative activities such as writing, music, drama, etc. Often prefers unstructured environments and small group activities Values high achievement, independence, self- expression and variety in their work. Are you? Creative Intuitive Imaginative Innovative Expressive Impulsive Open Non-conforming Emotional Sensitive

19. ARTISTIC The "Creators"  CAN YOU: sketch, draw, paint play a musical instrument write stories, poetry, music sing, act, dance design fashions or interiors  LIKE TO: attend concerts, theatres, art exhibits work on crafts express yourself creatively deal with ambiguous ideas  HOBBIES: Photography Writing stories, poems, etc. Sewing Visiting art museums Travel Playing a musical instrument Painting Speaking foreign languages

20. POSSIBLE CAREERS FOR ARTISTIC TYPES Actor/Actress (AES) Advertising Art Director (AES) Advertising Manager (ASE) Architect (AIR) Clothing/Fashion Designer (ASR) Copywriter (ASI) Dancer (AES) Choreographer (AER) Drama Teacher (ASE) English Teacher (ASE) Fashion Illustrator (ASR) Furniture Designer (AES) Graphic Designer (AES) Interior Designer (AES) Actor/Actress (AES) Advertising Art Director (AES) Advertising Manager (ASE) Architect (AIR) Clothing/Fashion Designer (ASR) Copywriter (ASI) Dancer (AES) Choreographer (AER) Drama Teacher (ASE) English Teacher (ASE) Fashion Illustrator (ASR) Furniture Designer (AES) Graphic Designer (AES) Interior Designer (AES) Journalist/Reporter (ASE) Landscape Architect (AIR) Medical Illustrator (AIE) Museum Curator (AES) Music Teacher (AES) Photographer (AES) Writers/Editors (ASI) Journalist/Reporter (ASE) Landscape Architect (AIR) Medical Illustrator (AIE) Museum Curator (AES) Music Teacher (AES) Photographer (AES) Writers/Editors (ASI)

21. SOCIAL “The Helpers” Interested in activities that involve training, teaching, helping or promoting the wellness of others Enjoys working with people Described as friendly, generous, helpful, insightful, kind, responsible, sociable and understanding Are You? Friendly Helpful Idealistic Insightful Outgoing Understanding Cooperative Responsible Patient Kind/Empathic

22. CAN YOU: teach/train others express yourself clearly lead a group discussion mediate disputes plan and supervise an activity cooperate well with others LIKE TO: work in groups participate in meetings do volunteer work play team sports serve others HOBBIES: Writing letters Joining campus or community organizations Helping others with personal concerns Religious activities Going to parties Playing team sports

23. POSSIBLE CAREERS FOR SOCIAL TYPES Air Traffic ControlerAir Traffic Controler (SER) Athletic Trainer (SRE) Chaplain (SAI) City Manager (SEC) College Professor (SEI) Community Planner (SEA) Counseling Psychologist (SIA) Counselor/Therapist (SAE) Cosmetologist (SEA) Cruise Director (SAE) Dental Hygienist (SAI) Detective (SER) Dietician (SIE) Elementary School Teacher (SEC) Executive House Keeper (SCE) Family and Consumer Scientist (SAE) Hairstylist (SER) High School Teacher (SAE) Historian (SEI) Home Economist (SEA) Home Economics Teacher (SAE) Homemaker (S) Athletic Trainer Chaplain City Manager College Professor Community Planner Counseling Psychologist Counselor/Therapist Cosmetologist Cruise Director Dental Hygienist Detective Dietician Elementary School Teacher Executive House Keeper Family and Consumer Scientist Hairstylist High School Teacher Historian Home Economist Home Economics Teacher Homemaker Hospital AdministratorHospital Administrator (SER) Ind./Organizational Psychologist (SEI) Insurance Claims Examiner (SIE) Librarian (SAI) Mail Carrier (SRC) Medical Assistant (SCR) Medical Record Administrator (SIE) Minister (SAI) Priest(SAI) Rabbi(SAI) Nurse/Midwife (SIR) Occupational Therapist (SRE) Paralegal (SCE) Park Naturalist (SEI) Personnel Recruiter (SEC) Personnel, Training, and Labor Relations Specialist(SEC) Physical Therapist (SIE) Physical Therapy Aide (SIR) Police Officer (SER) Preschool Worker (SEA) Professional Athlete (SRC) Probation and Parole Officer (SIE) Ind./Organizational Psychologist Insurance Claims Examiner Librarian Mail Carrier Medical Assistant Medical Record Administrator Minister Priest Rabbi Nurse/Midwife Occupational Therapist Paralegal Park Naturalist Personnel Recruiter Personnel, Training, and Labor Relations Specialist Physical Therapist Physical Therapy Aide Police Officer Preschool Worker Professional Athlete Probation and Parole Officer Public Health EducatorPublic Health Educator (SEA) Radiological Technologist (SRI) Real Estate Appraiser (SCE) Recreation Director (SER) Recreational Therapist (SEC) Registered Nurse (SIA) Relocation Counselor (SAE) Retirement Counselor (SAE) School Counselor (SAE) School Principal-Administrator(SEI) Secondary School Teacher(SAE) Social Worker (SEA) Sociologist(SIA) Special Education Teacher (SEC) Speech Pathologist (SAI) Teacher's Aid (SIC) Business Teacher(SAE) Ticket Agent (SCE) Vocational Agricultural Teacher(SEC) Vocational-Rehab. Counselor(SEC) X-Ray Technician (SRI) Radiological Technologist Real Estate Appraiser Recreation Director Recreational Therapist Registered Nurse Relocation Counselor Retirement Counselor School Counselor School Principal-Administrator Secondary School Teacher Social Worker Sociologist Special Education Teacher Speech Pathologist Teacher's Aid Business Teacher Ticket Agent Vocational Agricultural Teacher Vocational-Rehab. Counselor X-Ray Technician

24. ENTERPRISING “The Persuaders” Enjoy activities that involve sales and promotion Seek positions of leaderships and enjoys working with others toward organizational goals and economic success Described as motivated, ambitious, competitive, risk- taking, persuasive, sociable…

25. ENTERPRISING The "Persuaders" ARE YOU: self-confident sociable enthusiastic adventurous impulsive inquisitive talkative spontaneous CAN YOU: initiate projects convince people to do things your way sell things or promote ideas give talks or speeches organize activities lead a group persuade others LIKE TO: be elected to office start your own service or business campaign politically have power or status HOBBIES: Reading Business Journals Attending Meetings and Conferences Selling Products Leading Campus of Community Organizations Operating a Home Business

26. POSSIBLE CAREERS FOR ENTERPRISING TYPES Public Relations Specialists Program Directors First-Line Supervisors & M Lawyers Administrative Law Judges, Purchasing Agents Appraisers, Real Estate Opticians, Dispensing Gaming and Sports Book Writers Public Transportation Inspectors Wholesale & Retail Buyers Government Property Investigators Meeting & Convention Planners Paralegals and Legal Assistants Law Clerks Administrative Support New Accounts Clerks First-Line Supervisors/Managers Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities Sales Agents, Financial Services Telemarketers Industrial Engineers Criminal Investigators Chefs and Head Cooks Janitorial Supervisors Lawn Service Managers First-Line Supervisors/Managers Sales Engineers Athletes & Sports Competitors Coaches & Scouts Baggage Porters and Bellhops Sales Representatives Travel Guides Flight Attendants Personnel Recruiters Financial Examiners Loan Officers First-Line Supervisors, Customer Service Advertising Sales Agents Insurance Sales Agents Travel Agents Real Estate Sales Agents Judges, Magistrate Judges Police Detectives Managers of Transportation Bartenders Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant Manicurists and Pedicurists Transportation Attendants Managers of Police Transit and Railroad Police Private Detectives and Investigators Retail Salespersons Sales Representatives, Medicine

27. CONVENTIONAL “The Organizers” Occupations where duties are clearly defined Require an attention to detail Enjoy tasks of routine nature and the verbal/numerical activities of office work They are described as conscientious, efficient, careful, accurate, orderly…

28. ARE YOU: accurate methodical efficient orderly thrifty systematic polite obedient CAN YOU: work well within a system do a lot of paper work in a short time keep accurate records use a computer terminal write effective business letters LIKE TO: follow clearly defined procedures work with numbers be responsible for details collect or organize things HOBBIES: Collecting memorabilia Playing computer or card games Keeping club or family records and files Studying tax laws Practicing Clutter's Last Stand Writing family history

29. POSSIBLE CAREERS FOR CONVENTIONAL TYPES AbstractorAbstractor (CSI) Accountant (CSE) Accounting Clerk and Bookkeeper (CSR) Administrative Assistant (ESC) Bank Teller (CSE) Budget Analyst (CER) Building Inspector (CSE) Business Teacher (CSE) Cashier (CSE) Catalog Librarian (CSE) Accountant Accounting Clerk and Bookkeeper Administrative Assistant Bank Teller Budget Analyst Building Inspector Business Teacher Cashier Catalog Librarian ClerkClerk (CSE) Computer Operator (CSR) Cost Accountant (CES) Court Reporter (CSE) Customs Inspector (CEI) Data processing worker (CRI) Electronic Mail Technician (CSR) File Clerk (CSE) Financial Analyst (CSI) Insurance Adjuster (CSE) Insurance Underwriter (CSE) Internal Auditor (ICR) Computer Operator Cost Accountant Court Reporter Customs Inspector Data processing worker Electronic Mail Technician File Clerk Financial Analyst Insurance Adjuster Insurance Underwriter Internal Auditor Key Punch OperatorKey Punch Operator (CSE) Kindergarten Teacher (CSE) Legal Secretary (CSA) Library Assistant (CSE) Medical Records Technician (CSE) Medical Secretary (CES) Safety Inspector (RCS) Service Station Attendent (CER) Tax Consultant (CES) Telephone Operator (CSE) Typist (CES) Kindergarten Teacher Legal Secretary Library Assistant Medical Records Technician Medical Secretary Safety Inspector Service Station Attendent Tax Consultant Telephone Operator Typist

30. THE ISLAND AND THE EGG: PART II The unexamined life is not worth living -Socrates

31. STRONG INTEREST INVENTORY WHY DO I WANT TO WORK?  Realistic Using hands-on skills to produce tangible results  Investigative Analyzing information to probe questions of intellectual curiosity  Artistic Expressing one’s self in the creation of art or appreciation of beauty  Social Helping others to know, grow, change, and get along for the betterment of society  Enterprising Persuading others of the merits of an idea or product; dedication to organizational goals  Conventional Organizing information and brining order to data/things in order to make decisions.

32. Counselors can help you decide, plan, and pursue your dream. Counselors are available by appointment or on a walk-in basis weekdays and evenings in Glen Ellyn, Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville, West Chicago, and Westmont. Counselors provide services in the area of Career Counseling Educational counseling Personal Counseling Transfer Planning Life Transition Planning SHAMELESS PLUG

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34. QUESTIONS??? Dr. Michael Duggan Counselor/Professor (630) 942-2845 duggan@cod.edu