{"id":125,"date":"2014-08-25T03:19:34","date_gmt":"2014-08-25T03:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/collegesuccess1x1\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=125"},"modified":"2015-06-19T00:47:54","modified_gmt":"2015-06-19T00:47:54","slug":"12-2-career-exploration","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/chapter\/12-2-career-exploration\/","title":{"raw":"Career Exploration","rendered":"Career Exploration"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"im_section\">\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_n01\" class=\"im_learning_objectives im_editable im_block\">\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-highlight\">\r\n<h3>LEARNING OBJECTIVES<\/h3>\r\nBy the end of this section, you will be able to:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Define the difference between a job and a career.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Identify the primary types of work and which you are best suited for.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Learn how to explore work options.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/job-offer.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-540\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/job-offer-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"text of a job offer letter\" width=\"219\" height=\"145\" \/><\/a>A <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">job<\/span><\/span>: yes, it\u2019s something you would like to have, especially if you want to pay your bills. A job lets you enjoy a minimal level of financial security. A job requires you to show up and do what is required of you; in exchange, you get paid. A <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">career<\/span><\/span> involves holding jobs, but it is more a means of achieving personal fulfillment. In a career, your jobs follow a sequence that leads to increasing mastery, professional development, and personal and financial satisfaction. A career requires planning, knowledge, and skills. If it is to be a fulfilling career, it requires that you bring into play your full set of analytical, critical, and creative thinking skills to make informed decisions that will affect your life in both the short term and the long term.\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">What Do You Want to Do When You \u201cGrow Up\u201d?<\/h2>\r\nThe Department of Labor defines 840 occupations in its Standard Occupation Classification system<span id=\"fwk-lochhaas-fn12_002\" class=\"im_footnote\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, <em class=\"im_emphasis\">U.S. Department of Labor: Standard Occupational Classification User Guide 2010<\/em>, <a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/soc\/soc_2010_user_guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/soc\/soc_2010_user_guide.pdf<\/a> (accessed July 13, 2010).<\/span>\u2014and new occupations are being created at an ever-faster rate. Just ten years ago, would anyone have imagined the job of a social media marketing specialist? How about the concept of a competitive chef? As new careers develop and old careers morph into almost unrecognizable versions of their original, it\u2019s OK if you aren\u2019t able to pinpoint exactly what occupation or career will be your lifetime passion. However, it is important to define as best you can what field you will want to develop your career in, because that will help dictate your major and your course selections.\r\n\r\nThe process of career exploration can be a lot of fun, as it allows you to discover a world of possibilities. Even those students who have a pretty clear idea of what they want to do should go through this process because they will discover new options as backups and occasionally a new direction even more attractive than their original choice. The career exploration process involves four phases.\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s01\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Phase A: Who Am I?<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/mirror.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-541\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/mirror-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Woman looking in mirror\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a>Getting to know who you are\u2014who you <em class=\"im_emphasis\">really<\/em> are\u2014is the first step. As in Exercise 1, be careful to base your self-discovery on what you think, not what Auntie Ethel always said about you or the hopes that Dad had for you to join in the family business. This is all about <em class=\"im_emphasis\">you<\/em>.\r\n\r\nYou are a unique individual with a distinct combination of likes, dislikes, personality traits, and skills. But you are not so different that you can\u2019t be identified with certain personality types, and those types may help you narrow your career choices. Visit your campus career guidance or placement office. They will likely be able to offer you a variety of tests to define your personality type; you can also find tests online at Web sites such as SuccessHawk (<a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.successhawk.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.successhawk.com<\/a>) or many of the job board sites.\r\n\r\nMany of these tests are based on the career theory developed by Dr. John Holland. Holland defined six categories of people based on personality, interests, and skills:\r\n<ol id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s01_l01\" class=\"im_orderedlist im_editable im_block\">\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Realistic.<\/strong> These people describe themselves as honest, loyal, and practical. They are doers more than thinkers. They have strong mechanical, motor, and athletic abilities; like the outdoors; and prefer working with machines, tools, plants, and animals.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Investigative.<\/strong> These people love problem solving and analytical skills. They are intellectually stimulated and often mathematically or scientifically inclined; like to observe, learn, and evaluate; prefer working alone; and are reserved.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Artistic.<\/strong> These people are the \u201cfree spirits.\u201d They are creative, emotional, intuitive, and idealistic; have a flair for communicating ideas; dislike structure and prefer working independently; and like to sing, write, act, paint, and think creatively. They are similar to the investigative type but are interested in the artistic and aesthetic aspects of things more than the scientific.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Social.<\/strong> These are \u201cpeople\u201d people. They are friendly and outgoing; love to help others, make a difference, or both; have strong verbal and personal skills and teaching abilities; and are less likely to engage in intellectual or physical activity.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Enterprising.<\/strong> These people are confident, assertive risk takers. They are sociable; enjoy speaking and leadership; like to persuade rather than guide; like to use their influence; have strong interpersonal skills; and are status conscious.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Conventional.<\/strong> These people are dependable, detail oriented, disciplined, precise, persistent, and practical; value order; and are good at clerical and numerical tasks. They work well with people and data, so they are good organizers, schedulers, and project managers.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s01_n01\" class=\"im_exercises im_block\">\r\n<h3 class=\"im_title\">Exercise 2: What\u2019s My Type?<\/h3>\r\nUsing the descriptions above, choose the three types that most closely describe you and list them in order in the following table. Most people are combinations of two or sometimes three types. Then list the specific words or attributes that made you think you fit in that type description.\r\n<div class=\"im_informaltable\">\r\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th><\/th>\r\n<th>Occupational type<\/th>\r\n<th>Words and attributes that closely describe me<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Primary type (the one I identify with <em class=\"im_emphasis\">most closely<\/em>)<\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Secondary type<\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Tertiary type<\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\nNote: Your Holland occupational code is made up of the initials of the three personality types you selected, in order.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Phase B: What\u2019s Out There?<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/looking-out-window.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-542\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/looking-out-window-207x300.jpg\" alt=\"Woman sitting in front of window\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Once you have determined your occupational type, you can begin to explore what types of careers might be best suited to you. Exercise 2 is a rough beginning to find your occupational type, but you should still seek out more detailed results through your career guidance or placement office or by taking the Self-Directed Search (SDS) online through sites such as SuccessHawk (<a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.successhawk.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.successhawk.com<\/a>).\r\n\r\nThe SDS will provide you with a profile of careers you might want to consider, but if you have not taken the SDS, your career guidance or placement office is the best place to start, as is the Department of Labor\u2019s Occupation Exploration site at <a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/k12\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/k12\/index.htm<\/a>.\r\n\r\nThe SDS and other career guidance tests are based on Holland\u2019s work. Holland studied people who were successful and happy in many occupations and matched their occupations to their occupational type, creating a description of the types of occupations that are best suited to each personality type. Just as many individuals are more than one personality type, many jobs show a strong correlation to more than one occupational type.\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_t01\" class=\"im_table im_block\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"im_title-prefix\">Table 12.1<\/span> Occupational Options by Type\r\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Ideal Environments<\/th>\r\n<th>Sample Occupations<\/th>\r\n<th><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Realistic<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l01\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Structured<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Clear lines of authority<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Work with <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">things<\/strong> and <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">tools<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Casual dress<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Focus on tangible results or well-thought-out goals<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l02\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Contractor<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Emergency medical technician (EMT)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Mechanic<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Military career<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Packaging engineer<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Investigative<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l03\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Nonstructured<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Research oriented<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Intellectual<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Work with <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">ideas<\/strong> and <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">data<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l04\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Pharmacist<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Lab technician<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Nanotechnologist<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Geologist<\/li>\r\n\t<li>College professor<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Artistic<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l05\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Nonstructured<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Creative<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Rewards unconventional and aesthetic approaches<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Creation of products and <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">ideas<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l06\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Advertising career<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Architect<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Animator<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Musician<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Journalist<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Social<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l07\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Collaborative<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Collegial<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Work with <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">people<\/strong> and on people-related problems\/issues<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Work as a team or community<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l08\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Teacher<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Geriatric counselor<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Correctional officer<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Coach<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Nurse<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Enterprising<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l09\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Typical business environment<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Results oriented<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Driven<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Work with <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">people<\/strong> and <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">data<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Entrepreneurial<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Power focused<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l10\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Sales manager<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Banker<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Lawyer<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Business owner<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Restaurant manager<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Conventional<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l11\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Orderly<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Clear rules and policies<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Consistent <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">processes<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Work with systems to manipulate and organize <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">data<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Control and handling of money<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l12\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\r\n\t<li>Auditor<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Insurance underwriter<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Bank teller<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Office manager<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Database manager<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\nUse the occupational code you defined in Exercise 2 to identify careers you might want to consider. Your career guidance or placement office should be a good resource for this activity, or you can check out Gottfredson and Holland\u2019s <em class=\"im_emphasis\">Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes<\/em> in the reference section of your library.\r\n\r\nUse the Department of Labor\u2019s O*Net (<a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/online.onetcenter.org\/find\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/online.onetcenter.org\/find<\/a>) to get a deeper understanding of your occupation. For each occupation, O*Net lists the type of work, the work environment, the skills and education required, and the job outlook for that occupation. This is a truly rich resource that you should get to know.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s03\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Phase C: What Factors Might Affect My Choice?<\/h2>\r\nYou may now have a list of careers you want to explore. But there are other factors you will need to take into consideration as well. It is important to use your creative thinking skills to come up with alternative \u201cright\u201d answers to factors that may present an obstacle to pursuing the right career.\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s03_l01\" class=\"im_itemizedlist im_editable im_block\">\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Timing.<\/strong> How much time must I invest before I actually start making money in this career? Will I need to spend additional time in school? Is there a certification process that requires a specific amount of experience? If so, can I afford to wait?<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Finances.<\/strong> Will this career provide me with the kind of income I need in the short term and the security I\u2019ll want in the longer term? What investment will I need to make to be successful in this field (education, tools, franchise fees, etc.)?<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Location.<\/strong> Does this career require me to relocate? Is the ideal location for this career somewhere I would like to live? Is it somewhere my family would like to live?<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Family\/personal.<\/strong> How will this career affect my personal and family life? Do friends and family members who know me well feel strongly (for or against) about this career choice? How important is their input?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s04\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Phase D: Where Do I Go from Here?<\/h2>\r\nIt may seem odd to be thinking about life after school if you are just getting started. But you will soon be making decisions about your future, and regardless of the direction you may choose, there is a lot you can do while still in college. You will <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/signpost.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-543\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/signpost-239x300.jpg\" alt=\"Directional signpost\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>need to focus your studies by choosing a major. You should find opportunities to explore the careers that interest you. You can ensure that you are building the right kind of experience on which to base a successful career. These steps will make your dreams come to life and make them achievable.\r\n\r\nStart by developing a relationship with the counselors in the career guidance or placement office. All too often students engage these counselors only near the end of their college days, when the pressure is just on getting a job\u2014any job\u2014after having completed a degree. But these counselors can be of great help in matching your interests to a career and in ensuring you are gathering the right kind of experience to put you at the top of the recruiting heap.\r\n\r\nKeep in mind that deciding on and pursuing a career is an ongoing process. The more you learn about yourself and the career options that best suit you, the more you will need to fine-tune your career plan. Don\u2019t be afraid to consider new ideas, but don\u2019t make changes without careful consideration. Career planning is exciting: learning about yourself and about career opportunities, and considering the factors that can affect your decision, should be a core part of your thoughts while in college.\r\n<div id=\"post-355\" class=\"post-355 chapter type-chapter status-publish hentry type-1\">\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<div class=\"im_section\">\r\n<div class=\"im_section\">\r\n<div id=\"mclean-ch03_s01_s02_n01\" class=\"im_key_takeaways im_editable im_block\">\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-success\">\r\n<h3>KEY TAKEAWAYs<\/h3>\r\n<section>\r\n<div data-type=\"note\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>The right career for you depends on your interests, your personality, and your skills.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Defining your occupational type may confirm career choices you have already made and open entirely new options for you.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Career planning is an ongoing process involving knowing yourself, knowing about career options, and understanding the context in which your decisions will be made.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"im_title\"><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\r\n<h3>EXERCISES<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Using your occupational type, identify a career opportunity you might be suited for that you have not yet considered. Now write a paragraph on what life might be like if you were to pursue that career.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Name the six Holland occupational types, and then circle what each type likes to work with:\r\n<div class=\"im_informaltable\">\r\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>1.<\/td>\r\n<td>data<\/td>\r\n<td>ideas<\/td>\r\n<td>people<\/td>\r\n<td>process<\/td>\r\n<td>tools<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2.<\/td>\r\n<td>data<\/td>\r\n<td>ideas<\/td>\r\n<td>people<\/td>\r\n<td>process<\/td>\r\n<td>tools<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>3.<\/td>\r\n<td>data<\/td>\r\n<td>ideas<\/td>\r\n<td>people<\/td>\r\n<td>process<\/td>\r\n<td>tools<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>4.<\/td>\r\n<td>data<\/td>\r\n<td>ideas<\/td>\r\n<td>people<\/td>\r\n<td>process<\/td>\r\n<td>tools<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>5.<\/td>\r\n<td>data<\/td>\r\n<td>ideas<\/td>\r\n<td>people<\/td>\r\n<td>process<\/td>\r\n<td>tools<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>6.<\/td>\r\n<td>data<\/td>\r\n<td>ideas<\/td>\r\n<td>people<\/td>\r\n<td>process<\/td>\r\n<td>tools<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Visit O*Net (<a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/online.onetcenter.org\/find\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/online.onetcenter.org\/find<\/a>) and look up one of the careers you may be considering. What kinds of things does O*Net tell you about a career?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"post-citations sidebar\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"im_section\">\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_n01\" class=\"im_learning_objectives im_editable im_block\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-highlight\">\n<h3>LEARNING OBJECTIVES<\/h3>\n<p>By the end of this section, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Define the difference between a job and a career.<\/li>\n<li>Identify the primary types of work and which you are best suited for.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to explore work options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/job-offer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-540\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/job-offer-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"text of a job offer letter\" width=\"219\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/job-offer-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/job-offer-65x43.jpg 65w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/job-offer-225x149.jpg 225w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/job-offer-350x232.jpg 350w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/job-offer.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/a>A <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">job<\/span><\/span>: yes, it\u2019s something you would like to have, especially if you want to pay your bills. A job lets you enjoy a minimal level of financial security. A job requires you to show up and do what is required of you; in exchange, you get paid. A <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">career<\/span><\/span> involves holding jobs, but it is more a means of achieving personal fulfillment. In a career, your jobs follow a sequence that leads to increasing mastery, professional development, and personal and financial satisfaction. A career requires planning, knowledge, and skills. If it is to be a fulfilling career, it requires that you bring into play your full set of analytical, critical, and creative thinking skills to make informed decisions that will affect your life in both the short term and the long term.<\/p>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">What Do You Want to Do When You \u201cGrow Up\u201d?<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Labor defines 840 occupations in its Standard Occupation Classification system<span id=\"fwk-lochhaas-fn12_002\" class=\"im_footnote\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, <em class=\"im_emphasis\">U.S. Department of Labor: Standard Occupational Classification User Guide 2010<\/em>, <a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/soc\/soc_2010_user_guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/soc\/soc_2010_user_guide.pdf<\/a> (accessed July 13, 2010).<\/span>\u2014and new occupations are being created at an ever-faster rate. Just ten years ago, would anyone have imagined the job of a social media marketing specialist? How about the concept of a competitive chef? As new careers develop and old careers morph into almost unrecognizable versions of their original, it\u2019s OK if you aren\u2019t able to pinpoint exactly what occupation or career will be your lifetime passion. However, it is important to define as best you can what field you will want to develop your career in, because that will help dictate your major and your course selections.<\/p>\n<p>The process of career exploration can be a lot of fun, as it allows you to discover a world of possibilities. Even those students who have a pretty clear idea of what they want to do should go through this process because they will discover new options as backups and occasionally a new direction even more attractive than their original choice. The career exploration process involves four phases.<\/p>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s01\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Phase A: Who Am I?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/mirror.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-541\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/mirror-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Woman looking in mirror\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/mirror-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/mirror-65x43.jpg 65w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/mirror-225x149.jpg 225w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/mirror-350x232.jpg 350w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/mirror.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Getting to know who you are\u2014who you <em class=\"im_emphasis\">really<\/em> are\u2014is the first step. As in Exercise 1, be careful to base your self-discovery on what you think, not what Auntie Ethel always said about you or the hopes that Dad had for you to join in the family business. This is all about <em class=\"im_emphasis\">you<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>You are a unique individual with a distinct combination of likes, dislikes, personality traits, and skills. But you are not so different that you can\u2019t be identified with certain personality types, and those types may help you narrow your career choices. Visit your campus career guidance or placement office. They will likely be able to offer you a variety of tests to define your personality type; you can also find tests online at Web sites such as SuccessHawk (<a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.successhawk.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.successhawk.com<\/a>) or many of the job board sites.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these tests are based on the career theory developed by Dr. John Holland. Holland defined six categories of people based on personality, interests, and skills:<\/p>\n<ol id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s01_l01\" class=\"im_orderedlist im_editable im_block\">\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Realistic.<\/strong> These people describe themselves as honest, loyal, and practical. They are doers more than thinkers. They have strong mechanical, motor, and athletic abilities; like the outdoors; and prefer working with machines, tools, plants, and animals.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Investigative.<\/strong> These people love problem solving and analytical skills. They are intellectually stimulated and often mathematically or scientifically inclined; like to observe, learn, and evaluate; prefer working alone; and are reserved.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Artistic.<\/strong> These people are the \u201cfree spirits.\u201d They are creative, emotional, intuitive, and idealistic; have a flair for communicating ideas; dislike structure and prefer working independently; and like to sing, write, act, paint, and think creatively. They are similar to the investigative type but are interested in the artistic and aesthetic aspects of things more than the scientific.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Social.<\/strong> These are \u201cpeople\u201d people. They are friendly and outgoing; love to help others, make a difference, or both; have strong verbal and personal skills and teaching abilities; and are less likely to engage in intellectual or physical activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Enterprising.<\/strong> These people are confident, assertive risk takers. They are sociable; enjoy speaking and leadership; like to persuade rather than guide; like to use their influence; have strong interpersonal skills; and are status conscious.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Conventional.<\/strong> These people are dependable, detail oriented, disciplined, precise, persistent, and practical; value order; and are good at clerical and numerical tasks. They work well with people and data, so they are good organizers, schedulers, and project managers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s01_n01\" class=\"im_exercises im_block\">\n<h3 class=\"im_title\">Exercise 2: What\u2019s My Type?<\/h3>\n<p>Using the descriptions above, choose the three types that most closely describe you and list them in order in the following table. Most people are combinations of two or sometimes three types. Then list the specific words or attributes that made you think you fit in that type description.<\/p>\n<div class=\"im_informaltable\">\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>Occupational type<\/th>\n<th>Words and attributes that closely describe me<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Primary type (the one I identify with <em class=\"im_emphasis\">most closely<\/em>)<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Secondary type<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tertiary type<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Note: Your Holland occupational code is made up of the initials of the three personality types you selected, in order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Phase B: What\u2019s Out There?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/looking-out-window.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-542\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/looking-out-window-207x300.jpg\" alt=\"Woman sitting in front of window\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/looking-out-window-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/looking-out-window-65x94.jpg 65w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/looking-out-window-225x325.jpg 225w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/looking-out-window-350x506.jpg 350w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/looking-out-window.jpg 442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/a>Once you have determined your occupational type, you can begin to explore what types of careers might be best suited to you. Exercise 2 is a rough beginning to find your occupational type, but you should still seek out more detailed results through your career guidance or placement office or by taking the Self-Directed Search (SDS) online through sites such as SuccessHawk (<a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.successhawk.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.successhawk.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The SDS will provide you with a profile of careers you might want to consider, but if you have not taken the SDS, your career guidance or placement office is the best place to start, as is the Department of Labor\u2019s Occupation Exploration site at <a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/k12\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/k12\/index.htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The SDS and other career guidance tests are based on Holland\u2019s work. Holland studied people who were successful and happy in many occupations and matched their occupations to their occupational type, creating a description of the types of occupations that are best suited to each personality type. Just as many individuals are more than one personality type, many jobs show a strong correlation to more than one occupational type.<\/p>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_t01\" class=\"im_table im_block\">\n<p><span class=\"im_title-prefix\">Table 12.1<\/span> Occupational Options by Type<\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Ideal Environments<\/th>\n<th>Sample Occupations<\/th>\n<th><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Realistic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l01\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Structured<\/li>\n<li>Clear lines of authority<\/li>\n<li>Work with <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">things<\/strong> and <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">tools<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Casual dress<\/li>\n<li>Focus on tangible results or well-thought-out goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l02\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Contractor<\/li>\n<li>Emergency medical technician (EMT)<\/li>\n<li>Mechanic<\/li>\n<li>Military career<\/li>\n<li>Packaging engineer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Investigative<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l03\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Nonstructured<\/li>\n<li>Research oriented<\/li>\n<li>Intellectual<\/li>\n<li>Work with <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">ideas<\/strong> and <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">data<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l04\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Pharmacist<\/li>\n<li>Lab technician<\/li>\n<li>Nanotechnologist<\/li>\n<li>Geologist<\/li>\n<li>College professor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Artistic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l05\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Nonstructured<\/li>\n<li>Creative<\/li>\n<li>Rewards unconventional and aesthetic approaches<\/li>\n<li>Creation of products and <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">ideas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l06\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Advertising career<\/li>\n<li>Architect<\/li>\n<li>Animator<\/li>\n<li>Musician<\/li>\n<li>Journalist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Social<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l07\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Collaborative<\/li>\n<li>Collegial<\/li>\n<li>Work with <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">people<\/strong> and on people-related problems\/issues<\/li>\n<li>Work as a team or community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l08\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Teacher<\/li>\n<li>Geriatric counselor<\/li>\n<li>Correctional officer<\/li>\n<li>Coach<\/li>\n<li>Nurse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Enterprising<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l09\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Typical business environment<\/li>\n<li>Results oriented<\/li>\n<li>Driven<\/li>\n<li>Work with <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">people<\/strong> and <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">data<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Entrepreneurial<\/li>\n<li>Power focused<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l10\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Sales manager<\/li>\n<li>Banker<\/li>\n<li>Lawyer<\/li>\n<li>Business owner<\/li>\n<li>Restaurant manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Conventional<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l11\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Orderly<\/li>\n<li>Clear rules and policies<\/li>\n<li>Consistent <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">processes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Work with systems to manipulate and organize <strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">data<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Control and handling of money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s02_l12\" class=\"im_itemizedlist\">\n<li>Auditor<\/li>\n<li>Insurance underwriter<\/li>\n<li>Bank teller<\/li>\n<li>Office manager<\/li>\n<li>Database manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Use the occupational code you defined in Exercise 2 to identify careers you might want to consider. Your career guidance or placement office should be a good resource for this activity, or you can check out Gottfredson and Holland\u2019s <em class=\"im_emphasis\">Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes<\/em> in the reference section of your library.<\/p>\n<p>Use the Department of Labor\u2019s O*Net (<a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/online.onetcenter.org\/find\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/online.onetcenter.org\/find<\/a>) to get a deeper understanding of your occupation. For each occupation, O*Net lists the type of work, the work environment, the skills and education required, and the job outlook for that occupation. This is a truly rich resource that you should get to know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s03\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Phase C: What Factors Might Affect My Choice?<\/h2>\n<p>You may now have a list of careers you want to explore. But there are other factors you will need to take into consideration as well. It is important to use your creative thinking skills to come up with alternative \u201cright\u201d answers to factors that may present an obstacle to pursuing the right career.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s03_l01\" class=\"im_itemizedlist im_editable im_block\">\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Timing.<\/strong> How much time must I invest before I actually start making money in this career? Will I need to spend additional time in school? Is there a certification process that requires a specific amount of experience? If so, can I afford to wait?<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Finances.<\/strong> Will this career provide me with the kind of income I need in the short term and the security I\u2019ll want in the longer term? What investment will I need to make to be successful in this field (education, tools, franchise fees, etc.)?<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Location.<\/strong> Does this career require me to relocate? Is the ideal location for this career somewhere I would like to live? Is it somewhere my family would like to live?<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Family\/personal.<\/strong> How will this career affect my personal and family life? Do friends and family members who know me well feel strongly (for or against) about this career choice? How important is their input?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch12_s02_s01_s04\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Phase D: Where Do I Go from Here?<\/h2>\n<p>It may seem odd to be thinking about life after school if you are just getting started. But you will soon be making decisions about your future, and regardless of the direction you may choose, there is a lot you can do while still in college. You will <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/signpost.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-543\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/signpost-239x300.jpg\" alt=\"Directional signpost\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/signpost-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/signpost-65x81.jpg 65w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/signpost-225x281.jpg 225w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/signpost-350x438.jpg 350w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/04\/signpost.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/a>need to focus your studies by choosing a major. You should find opportunities to explore the careers that interest you. You can ensure that you are building the right kind of experience on which to base a successful career. These steps will make your dreams come to life and make them achievable.<\/p>\n<p>Start by developing a relationship with the counselors in the career guidance or placement office. All too often students engage these counselors only near the end of their college days, when the pressure is just on getting a job\u2014any job\u2014after having completed a degree. But these counselors can be of great help in matching your interests to a career and in ensuring you are gathering the right kind of experience to put you at the top of the recruiting heap.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that deciding on and pursuing a career is an ongoing process. The more you learn about yourself and the career options that best suit you, the more you will need to fine-tune your career plan. Don\u2019t be afraid to consider new ideas, but don\u2019t make changes without careful consideration. Career planning is exciting: learning about yourself and about career opportunities, and considering the factors that can affect your decision, should be a core part of your thoughts while in college.<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-355\" class=\"post-355 chapter type-chapter status-publish hentry type-1\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"im_section\">\n<div class=\"im_section\">\n<div id=\"mclean-ch03_s01_s02_n01\" class=\"im_key_takeaways im_editable im_block\">\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-success\">\n<h3>KEY TAKEAWAYs<\/h3>\n<section>\n<div data-type=\"note\">\n<ul>\n<li>The right career for you depends on your interests, your personality, and your skills.<\/li>\n<li>Defining your occupational type may confirm career choices you have already made and open entirely new options for you.<\/li>\n<li>Career planning is an ongoing process involving knowing yourself, knowing about career options, and understanding the context in which your decisions will be made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"im_title\"><\/h3>\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\n<h3>EXERCISES<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Using your occupational type, identify a career opportunity you might be suited for that you have not yet considered. 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