Presented by Bob Nealon, Career CoachNorth Campus Career Center

Career Planning for Your Success

How many hours will you work in your

life?

80,0o0 hours

Source: www.tulsacc.edu

Some career planning statistics…

Source: www.tulsacc.edu and http://campusapps2.fullerton.edu/career/students/careerexploration.aspx

• Only about 2% of individuals truly know at age 18 what they want to do for the rest of their lives

• National statistic vary but up to 50% of entering college students are undecided about their major

• The average student changes their major 3 or more times before they graduate

• Most employers are open to hiring from all majors and are more interested in the particular and unique experiences that students have to offer

• Most people can expect to have 4.5 careers over their lifetime and work for an average of 10 different employers

What is Career Planning?

Career Planning is….

an ongoing process that can help you manage your learning and development. Additionally,

career planning is individual activity that occurs throughout a person's working lifetime. It includes self-discovery, self-assessment,

research, and action.

Why is Career Planning so important?

It is YOUR life. I hope you agree that YOUR success is important.

All of us will be working 80,000 hours or more so we should enjoy it as much as

possible.

Career Planning in 6 Steps

Career Planning Step #1

1. Conduct Self-Assessment

• Utilize Assessment tools like FOCUS 2, Keirsey Temperament, Career Coach, and others

• These tools help you identify your interests, values, skills, and experience

• Schedule an appointment with a career coach to discuss your results

• Do your own brainstorming and self-discovery – what do you like to do?

• Meet with other trusted individuals in your network ask for input

Career Planning Step #2

2. Explore Careers – conduct career research

• Utilize Career Coach, FOCUS 2, and other online resources to find out about occupations including wages, growth trends, employers hiring, and necessary academic credentials (4 steps)

1. Research occupations2. Talk to others3. Get experience in field (internships,

volunteer, others)4. Take suitable college courses and get degree

Career Planning Step #3

3. Target primary career goal

• Conduct additional research and make an informed decision

Career Planning Step #4

4. Get prepared for your career

• Determine the appropriate academic career pathway; take key courses relevant to your chosen pathway

• Get active in field through volunteer initiatives, internships, and acquire other hands-on experience

• Start building network of contacts in field

Career Planning Step #5

5. Market yourself for opportunity

• Conduct an effective job search campaign

• Develop a winning resume, strong LinkedIn presence, learn good interviewing skills, build network

• Be proactive, not passive, in job search

• Work hard at search (40 – 60 hours/week)

Career Planning Step #6

6. Manage your career• Work hard to develop an excellent reputation

• Build strong network

• Keep track of your successes

• Always be looking out for the next opportunity

It is your career…take it seriously. Your career is

YOUR choice. No one else should make a decision for your

about your career.

Steps to Success include:Self-Assessment, Career Research, Make

Choice, Choose Right Academic Program (and finish), Market Yourself, and Manage Your

Career

Reminder:

Broward College Resources• Your North Campus Career Center Staff

• Resume Writing, Interviewing, Job Search Strategy, and more

• Assessment Tools including Career Coach and FOCUS 2

• Internship EDGE

• Student job bank @ www.broward.edu/ccn

Questions?

Contact me for an appointmentMy Contact Information:

Bob NealonCareer Coach Specialist

Broward College – North CampusBuilding 46, Room 238 (Career Center)

Phone: (954) 201-2270E-Mail: RNealon@broward.edu

Connect with me through LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/in/BobNealon

Thank you for attending!