Career Exploration and Development: An Educational Workbook for Students & Early Professionals
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 141
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Stuck, confused, or in need of guidance regarding your future career? This workbook is designed for you! In picking up this book and reading this blurb, you (unless you just like to read book blurbs) are likely one of the millions of individuals who find the career development process a little murky or unclear. With practical advice and activities, this workbook will walk you through that process by starting with understanding yourself and the world of work. Then learn how to enter the world of work and maintain career satisfaction along the way.
Throughout the book you will be equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions on what pathway is best for you. Written by the career counseling professionals at Western Michigan University, this workbook is an essential guide to preventing or eliminating those stuck and confused feelings around the career development process.
About the Authors
Introduction
Understanding Yourself
1. Vocational Self-Concept
So, Let’s Begin
Self-Concept Defined
Achieving Your Ideal Self
The Nature of Peak Experiences
Careers in Context
Putting It All Together!
2. Career Assessments
Know Thyself
The Nature of Career Assessments
Interpreting and Using Your Assessment Results
Holland’s Theory Overview
3. Career Decision Making
Seven-Step Model
Inside and Outside Information
Obstacles and Career Blocks
Procrastination
Understanding the World of Work
4. Choosing an Educational Pathway
Deciding on Further Education
General Education Classes
Deciding on a Major
What Can I Do with this Major?
5. Career Resources
Online Resources
Where Might You Begin?
6. Career Role Models and Myths
Career Role Models
Career Myths
Myths About Higher Education
Myths About Careers
Overcoming Career Myths
Wrapping It Up
Preparing for the World of Work
7. Standing Out From the Crowd
Why Do I Need a Personal Brand?
Hire Score and Likeability Quotient Activity
What Is Your Hire Score?
Additional Tactics for Making Yourself Stand Out (Adapted from Hansen, 2004)
So, Are You Ready to Stand Out?
8. Developing Effective Cover Letters and Resumes
Writing Persuasive Cover Letters
Developing Effective Résumés
9. Interviewing for a Job
Interviewing Basics
Logistics and Preparation
Answering Interview Questions
Continuing Your Career Development
10. Career Planning
Advantages of Planning
Putting It All Together
Career Action Plan
Goal Setting
11. Continued Career Development
Our Example: Toni
Changing Jobs
Changing Careers
Continuing Awareness
Planning for the Future
Summary