The Career Planning Road Map

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The CareerPlanningRoad Map
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NO YES

• Have you thought about what you want to do when
  you graduate?

DISCOVER
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Discover

• Log on to FOCUS (found on the Center for Career
  Professional Developments (CCPD) website) and
  complete the assessments to identify interests,
  values, skills and personality preferences.  Use
  your results, experiences and aspirations to
  write a personalized Action Plan on FOCUS.
• Familiarize yourself with various majors.  Attend
  the Majors Fair. Talk to faculty and
  upper-classmen in different majors.
• Next

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• Learn about what you can do with different majors
  using resources such as What Can I Do With This
  Major
• Attend the Club Fair.  Participate in activities
  and clubs and community service to explore
  interests and develop new skills.
• Consider a summer job that will allow you to
  experience something you are interested in.
• Develop a resume as a first step to your future
  career.
• Next Step

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NO YES

• Do you know about all the career options
  available to you?

EXPLORE
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EXPLORE

• Attend career related events, workshops,
  presentations, job fairs.
• Conduct informational interviews and job shadow
  professionals working in careers that interest
  you.
• Explore potential career paths through the
  various links on the .Career Related Sites by
  Major section of the CCPD website.
• Next

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• Review and update your FOCUS Action Plan and make
  any revisions or additions. 
• Participate in volunteer service related to your
  career interests.
• Explore study-abroad programs.
• Develop and strengthen transferable skills by
  getting involved. Take on leadership roles.
• Begin planning for a summer internship. Talk to
  your advisor. Check out the internship links on
  the CCPD website.
• Next Step

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NO YES

• Are you ready to make some decisions about your
  career?

DECIDE
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DECIDE

• Gather more information about careers and the job
  market. Review general career trends and employer
  needs.
• If considering graduate or professional school,
  begin researching potential programs. Find out
  what admission tests may be required.
• Strengthen your resume.  Prepare your response to
  Tell Me About Yourself. Learn how to network.
• Next

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• Practice your interviewing skills. Utilize
  InterviewStream.
• Develop your LinkedIn profile and join the LHU
  Alumni LinkedIn group. Look for other
  professional network groups of interest.
• Attend job fairs and other professional events
  and establish contacts in your field.
• Acquire additional skills and experience through
  an internship, summer job, or other
  work/volunteer opportunities.
• Next Step

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NO YES
IMPLEMENT

• Are you ready to take that next step after
  graduation?

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IMPLEMENT

• Choose your career direction and develop a plan
  of action.
• Identify and research potential employers.
• Finalize your resume and LinkedIn profile, and
  identify potential references.
• Apply to graduate/professional schools and
  register to take necessary exams. Begin working
  on your personal statement.
• Next

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• Sharpen interviewing skills.  Utilize
  InterviewStream.  Schedule a mock interview in
  the CCPD.
• Network and reach out to contacts.
• Attend job fairs on- and off-campus.
• Register on LHU CareerConnections, and utilize
  the other resources on the CCPD website to search
  and apply for jobs.
• Analyze job offers/graduate school admissions and
  weigh options.
• Next

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• Congratulations!
• You have taken the steps to prepare yourself for
  success after graduation.
• Remember that career development is a process
  that will continue throughout your life. There
  will be times when you will find it helpful to
  revisit some of these steps.
• Be sure to utilize the resources and services in
  the Center for Career and Professional
  Development, Ulmer 206, throughout your academic
  career. Were here to help you with your journey.

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Transferable Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills (written verbal)
• Planning, organization, management skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Research and analytic skills
• Advanced computer skills
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