a guide To…your Career Goals

A good career decision can only be made when you become aware of your personal style, identify your interest and skill areas, and acknowledge your work values. Without these pieces of the puzzle, a career decision is not grounded or based on criteria which matters to you.

Here you can find a step-by-step guide to setting your career goals.

Make an appointment with a career counselor to assist you in making a plan as you move through each step.

Your Career Goals | Identify your interests, skills, and work values

1. Meet individually with a career counselor
2. Complete a career assessment
3. Self-directed: List your interests, skills, and work values
4. Take Career Planning and Decision Making (ARSC 1040)

Your Career Goals | Define your key criteria

1. Meet individually with a career counselor
2. Self-directed: List the top 8-10 qualities you need in your career for it to be satisfying (Key Criteria)
3. Take Career Planning and Decision Making (ARSC 1040)

Your Career Goals | Research majors and career fields based on your key criteria

1. Research career fields online
2. Research Marquette majors
3. Conduct an Informational Interview

Your Career Goals | Choose your top three career fields of interest

1. Revisit your Key Criteria
2. Evaluate Your Career Fields
3. Choose the Top Three Career Fields
4. Adjust your academic plan accordingly
5. Share career goals with those invested in your success

NEXT STEP: Gaining experience and skills through an Internship

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