Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved Navigating Your Future: Principles for Student Success By James G. Beierlein & Barbara K. Wade Chapter Ten Personal Values Chapter 10 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved

Assessing Your Career Goals Determine your favorite courses & teachers Explain why they were your favorites Determine your least favorite courses & teachers Explain why they were not your favorites Chapter 10 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved

Three Steps to Career Planning Career Awareness - Knowing what careers are available Career Exploration - Talking with people who are already in the careers that interest you Career Experience - Working at a job in a career that interests you Chapter 10 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved Resumes Introduces you to an employer Highlights your qualifications for a job Highlights your accomplishments Shows how you can contribute to your potential employer’s success Must be accompanied by a strong cover letter that makes employer want to read your resume Chapter 10 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved

Matching Careers & Majors Backward Planning Look at possible careers and see what majors lead to them Investigate the requirements of these majors Find an academic advisor Make an academic plan of courses Plan for internships and externships Investigate student clubs related to major Chapter 10 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company - All Rights Reserved