career development action plan
The most successful career transitions are often those made with careful thought and research. Here is a checklist to help guide you through the career decision-making process.
__ 1. Make appointment with a VSAC educational counselor for information on:
- careers
- education and training opportunities
- financial aid
__ 2. Use resources from VSAC’s Resource Library.
__ 3. Use resources from a Career Resource Center at a Vermont Department of Employment & Training office.
__ 4. Use a career software program.
__ 5. Clarify skills, values, and interests in a self-assessment.
__ 6. Research career, occupational, and labor market information.
__ 7. Interview people who work in career areas of interest.
__ 8. “Shadow” someone working in the career field you’re exploring.
__ 9. Visit schools offering education or training in the career field you’ve identified.
__ 10. Take courses in your area of interest.
__ 11. Do volunteer work in your area of interest.
__ 12. Get a part-time job in your area of interest.
__ 13. Other:____________________________________
