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Mission Statement:
The primary purpose of career planning is to promote a greater understanding of self and the careers that best fit you as an individual. Services are confidential and provide the opportunity to learn and develop the skills needed to engage in the life-long process of career development. Services are available to students, alumni and members of the community.
Three Steps to Successful Career Planning:
There are three basic steps in making a successful career decision.
1. Self-Assessment - Knowing yourself involves looking inward:
- Review your past experiences, skills, abilities, and hobbies
- Discover your personality type, values, and interests through assessment inventories
- Assess your goals and dreams
- Define success and adequate income for you
- Consider your life-style, relationships, finances, and geographical preferences
2. Exploring Options - Gathering information about career fields of interest:
- Utilize books, internet career sites, and Bridges Career Explorer
- Evaluate education and training requirements
- Conduct informational interviews and develop a network of professional contacts
- Explore internships, summer and part-time jobs, or volunteer to gain experience within field of interest
3. Decision Making - Compare and contrast career options:
- Evaluate short-term and long-term goals
- Identify obstacles to achieving goals
- Consider solutions or alternatives
- Weigh costs and benefits
- Choose the occupation that best fits your individuality
NOTE: Using these services early in the student's academic career is encouraged. A Career Counselor is available to assist you in Student Services.
For online career planning resources, visit:
Information on careers based on college major
http://www.careerkey.org/english/
Information to assist in identifying and understanding your personality
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
Information to assist in making career decisions
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/
The North Carolina Employment Security Commission
http://www.ncesc.com
What Color is Your Parachute? A career development best-selling book
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com
Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov
A world-wide listing of summer jobs
http://www.summerjobs.com
State career information system
http://www.nccareers.org
Information on occupations and college majors
http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/
A career resource network
http://www.soicc.state.nc.us/soicc/
A decision making model
http://www.ethics.org/resources/decision-making-model.asp
A career and employment resource network
http://www.careerbuilder.com/
N C Health Careers
http://www.nchealthcareers.com
N. C. Occupations with the Most Openings 2002-2012
Projected occupations with the most openings in North Carolina during the 2002-2012 time period
requiring post-secondary training or an Associate’s Degree
| Occupation | Jobs in 2002 | Job Openings |
| Registered Nurses | 69,130 | 3,760 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 25,430 | 1,150 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 17,380 | 760 |
| Preschool teachers, except Special Education | 17,380 | 760 |
| Computer Support Specialists | 16,300 | 620 |
| Medical Secretaries | 16,030 | 600 |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 5,840 | 410 |
| Legal Secretaries | 7,250 | 350 |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 5,430 | 340 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 10,260 | 330 |
| Bus & Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 7,220 | 320 |
| Dental Hygienists | 4,810 | 300 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 5,900 | 300 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 6,270 | 280 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 4,750 | 250 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 6,360 | 230 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 4,120 | 210 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 4,860 | 200 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 2,500 | 200 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 4,240 | 160 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 2,960 | 130 |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | 3,480 | 120 |
| Biological Technicians | 2,370 | 110 |
| Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers | 4,570 | 110 |
| Electrical and Electronics repairers, commerical and industrial equipment | 3,530 | 110 |
| Source: North Carolina Employment Commissions and American's Career InfoNet at www.acinet.org | ||
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Mike Roope e-mail: michael.roope@wilkescc.edu |
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