HD 185 - Managing Career Change

• Evaluate their skills, interests and personal characteristics to determine a career direction
• Compare their own needs, desires and life circumstances against the realities of the job market.
• Access information on career fields, occupations organizations.
• Understand the issues involved in making a sound career choice/job decision, including knowledge of the job environment as well as specific tasks involved.
• Create a plan for the career search or training process.
• Tap into hidden job market through networking and company research.
• Create a focused, effective resume that will highlight skills and accomplishments to attract the attention of employers.
• Utilize self-knowledge and research to prepare for job interviews in order to present themselves effectively in the interview process
• Recognize and deal with the frustrations of job interviews in order to present themselves effectively in the interview process.
• Recognize and deal with the frustration of the job search process in order to maintain motivation and self-confidence.
• Create a specific and effective individualized job search plan.
• Be placed into the appropriate level of English and Math classes for the training program of their choice.
• Understand the occupational degree and certificate programs and choose a program of study that they wish to pursue.
• Understand the enrollment process for the community and technical college system.
• Identify their primary learning style and develop study techniques to enhance that style.
• Prepare for and take tests effectively.
• Read a text book with improved retention and comprehension.
• Take effective notes in lectures and from reading materials.
• Manage personal resources such as time and money more efficiently.
• Access campus and community resources to maximize learning.

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