CAREER DECISION-MAKING

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CAREERDECISION-MAKING

• Graphic Source Sigma Assessment Systems, Inc.
• C. R. Doherty S. Rayscick 2002 Quinsigamond
  Community College

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

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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

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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
Sources of Support for Balancing Time/Life
Employment Outlook
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ALTERNATIVESWhat possible solutions do I
have?State the problem__________________________
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Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
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nsider possible outcomes/results of decision
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nsider possible outcomes/results of decision
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___ Consider possible outcomes/results of decision
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Advantages and Disadvantages
Options Advantages Disadvant-ages Possible Outcomes
Option 1
Option 2
Options 3
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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

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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!

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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?