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Career Development Managment System

We often plunge ahead into a job, a "career" without giving much thought to whether or not it is right for us or where it will lead us.What we need is a systematic way to think about the career decisions we make, so that in both the short and long run, we will be able to work towards our expectations. This intervention is designed to help company employees develop concrete skills for managing career. The steps of career development include:

Learning more about yourself, including skills, interests and values
Considering what you like, what you are good at and what is most important to you
Analyzing past experiences, considering what you’ve liked and disliked
Identifying your strengths and weaknesses, as well as abilities you want to develop
Thinking about your greatest accomplishments
Learning more about different majors and possible career paths
Researching career fields to determine your level of interest
Using the Internet and print materials for research, as well as speaking to people
Conducting informational interviews with professors, alumni and professionals to learn more about career fields
Gaining experience through campus activities, part-time jobs and internships
Putting your self-assessment and exploration information together to create a career plan
Continuing to gain experience through internships and other hands-on exposure to careers
Networking and conducting informational interviews to generate opportunities
Determining whether employment or graduate school is part of your post-college plan
Creating a strong resume and cover letter
Honing interview skills
Learning how to conduct an effective and targeted job search
Enhancing networking skills