1. Ch. 15 Plan: Finding a Career

2. Change and Career Planning
The world of work is constantly changing
Technology and globalization are key factors
Work ethic is still important!
College students of today are likely to have several careers in their lifetimes

3. Job v. Career?
A job a place you go to complete tasks and earn a paycheck
A career is something you own that enhances your life and bring internal rewards along with monetary satisfaction

4. Strategies to Successfully Prepare for Your Future p. 345
Make good grades
Acknowledge your abilities, values, interests
Advance your technology skills
Hone your speaking, writing, communication
Actively explore your career options
Get involved and stay active
Give back to your community
Use your summers wisely
Expand your cultural and global knowledge
Utilize your campus Career Center

5. Your Career Self-Study
What is your personality type?
What are your interests?
Do you enjoy physical or mental work?
What are your values?
Where do you want to live?
Do you want to travel?
What motivates you?
What are your skills?
Do you like routine?

6. Undeclared? Ten Steps to Career Decision Making
Dream!
Go where the puck is going!
Talk to your advisor
Use electives
Visit the Career Center on campus
Read, read, read!
Shadow or volunteer
Join pre-professional organizations
Get a part-time job or a summer practicum or internship

7. What Can I Do With a Major In…?
Explore Occupations Tab > Majors >
Select Cluster
with-a-major.php

8. Choosing a Career Enjoyment/ Likability Salary Requirement
Average hours required in a week
Educational Requirements

9. Two paths at HCC Workforce Academic Plan to attain a bachelor’s degree
Will transfer to a university
Associate of Arts, Sciences, Arts in Education
Plan to work immediately after finishing your program
Most classes will not transfer to a university
You will receive a certificate, diploma or Associate of Applied Science

10. HCC Transfer Room
View Articulation Agreements to find out which colleges will accept AAS degrees Hccs.edu > Current Students > Instructional Programs > Transfer Options

11. Find out what degree plan you are on right now.
HCCS.EDU > Student Sign Ins > People Soft Step 1 How to view your iAAR Step 2 If this is not the correct degree plan, see your senior advisor to have the plan changed.

12. How to view you iAAR (degree plan)
Start at
Look under Student Sign Ins
Click on People soft & Sign In
Under Other Academics
Select iAAR/Academic Requirements
Review the next page to determine if you have the correct iAAR on file.

13. Topic Reflections What is the difference between a job and career?
©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e
Topic Reflections
What is the difference between a job and career?
What can you do now to prepare for your future career?