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CAREER DECISION-MAKING

CAREER DECISION-MAKING. Graphic Source: Sigma Assessment Systems, Inc . C. R. Doherty S. Rayscick 2002 Quinsigamond Community College. Career Decision-Making and Problem Solving. Define Problem. Gather Information. Outline Alternatives. Advantages/ Disadvantages. Decide.

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CAREER DECISION-MAKING

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  1. CAREERDECISION-MAKING Graphic Source: Sigma Assessment Systems, Inc. C. R. Doherty S. Rayscick 2002 Quinsigamond Community College

  2. Career Decision-Making and Problem Solving Define Problem Gather Information Outline Alternatives Advantages/ Disadvantages Decide Develop a Plan Evaluate Decision

  3. DEFINE THE PROBLEM • Clarify the Problem • What is the actual decision you face? • Is there more than one decision to be made? • When does the decision have to be made? • How have I made important decisions in the past?

  4. Defining the ProblemCommon Career Questions • What do I know about Careers? • What should I major in? • How do my skills match with job requirements? • What is important to me? High Pay Flexible Work Schedule Job Availability Job Satisfaction Impact of decision on family and others

  5. GATHER INFORMATION Values Salaries Abilities, Skills and Interests Transferable Skills Financial Resources Career Decision-Making Information Plans and Needs of Family/Others Career Information College Program Descriptions,Course Requirements & Timeline Employment Outlook Sources of Support for Balancing Time/Life

  6. ALTERNATIVESWhat possible solutions do I have?State the problem______________________________ Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 _______________ _______________ _______________ Consider possible outcomes/results of decision _______________ _______________ _______________ Consider possible outcomes/results of decision _________________ _________________ _________________ Consider possible outcomes/results of decision

  7. Advantages and Disadvantages

  8. DECIDE on Possible Options or Solutions • Review your thinking so far. Chose the solution that makes the most sense to you. • Discuss your decision with others. • Allow yourself more than one option as a back-up. • Think about both Short-term and Long-term Options

  9. DEVELOP A PLAN to Implement • What are the steps to carry out your decision? • What is your time line? • What personal and college RESOURCES will you need? • Be somewhat flexible. Serendipity Happens!

  10. EVALUATE DECISIONReview Decision Periodically Decision Do I need to modify the decision or change my implementation plan? Was or is the decision right for me? What have I Learned from making this decision How did my decision impact others?

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