What
are occupations and career fields that provide the best blend
of your unique style, interests, skills, and values? The goal
in this step is to identify possible career options which match
your criteria for job satisfaction and those which offer no fit.
In this step, books and electronic resources can provide knowledge
about career fields, so comparisons between occupation characteristics
and personal characteristic can be made.
This typically takes place in your freshman
or sophomore year, however many students who
have already chosen a major may still be unclear as to what to
do with it. Juniors and seniors can benefit from
this step as well.
Some helpful resources might be:
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