Career Planning Process

Successful career development is a life-long process. The first step in successful career development is effective career planning.

At the Career Centre we believe that the major you choose or the career you seek should represent positive steps in your path to a rewarding future. When you understand yourself and are informed about your options, you will have the tools to make choices which will enable you to be successful in whichever career direction you aspire.

What Is the Career Planning Process?

Career planning involves taking the time to understand yourself and your options for the purpose of making wise academic and informed career choices and plans. Too many people are unemployed, underemployed or unhappily employed! Whether you are on your first or your third career, we encourage you to take the time to assume control of the direction and progression of your career path through a comprehensive and honest navigation of the career planning process.

5 Steps in Successful Career Planning

Self-Awareness Know yourself, your preferences, needs, desires

Career Awareness Know what careers are available and what they involve

Career Immersion Engage in specific career-related learning and activities

Evaluation and Decision Making Review your options and make informed decisions

Planning Know yourself, your preferences, needs, desires

What Can I Do with a Degree in...

Your degree or field of study does not define or limit your career choices. However, by investigating some of the careers others who share your degree have pursued, you may discover some ideas you had not previously considered.

Start early! It always makes sense to begin working toward a direction as soon as possible, particularly as your career decision may entail specific academic requirements or experiences. We have prepared a handout for each major to help you identify some career possibilities.