Prepare for Your Career Appointment - Career Planning - IUPUI

Career Planning Form for Exploration Name ____________________ Student ID# _______________CHECK THE COMMENT THAT IS MOSTTRUE FOR YOU:___I have too many major/career ideas.___I have an idea but I need to look atother options.___I have a career or job in mind, butdon’t know the major(s) for it.___I have a major in mind, but don’t knowwhat careers or jobs I could have with it.___I can’t decide between Major A orMajor B.___I have no idea what I want to do.___I need help with a resume or jobsearch after I receive my degree/ I alreadyhave my degree.PLEASE ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS1. What majors/careers are you considering? (list to the right)2. What majors have you ruled out?3. What classes do you enjoy or do well in and why? ( alsoconsider high school classes)4. What is your previous/ current work experience?5. What activities do you enjoy when you are not at school orworking?Appointment Date/Time: ________________3 rd Floor Taylor Hall, 274-4856http://career.uc.iupui.edu/Appointment Reason:___Major/career exploration___Parallel or Alternate plan___Evaluation for career assessment(Assessment is not the same as “testing.” You answerinventory questions and the results are analyzed forpatterns in your areas of interest and/or personality,there is no right/wrong.)You may need to meet with a career counselor formultiple sessions (typically 1-4), depending on yourneeds. Your active participation in this process isimportant and necessary in ensuring your success!PLEASE COMPLETE & BRING THIS SHEET TO YOURAPPOINTMENTWHERE YOU ARE GOING/ WHAT DO YOU NEEDHELP WITH?WHERE ARE YOU? PLEASE CIRCLES- Self focus: Do you know your interests,skills, personality, and values in order todetermine a major and career that will satisfyyou?T- Target: Do you have a list of occupations,work settings, areas of study that arecompatible with your unique traits?E- Explore: Do you have information aboutyour targeted options through onlineresources, people, and real life experience?P- Plan: Do you know the steps to achievingyour career and life goals?6. What would you like to learn more about that you’ve nothad the opportunity to explore yet?7. What are some “dream” or “ideal” job elements for you?8. Why are you in college?9. Are you a transfer student?LIST MAJOR/ SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONSLIST CAREER OPTIONS/CONSIDERATIONS

RESOURCESYou may use some of these resources to help you prepare for your appointment, but the counselor will also make recommendations for your useafter your first appointment. Visit our Career Planning website: http://career.uc.iupui.edu/ Look for School-Specific Career Services on campus: http://www.iupui.edu/career/inventory/ Take a FREE online assessment, FOCUS: http://career.uc.iupui.edu/ Complete the “What is Your Career Code?” booklet: see Career Library in Lobby or visithttp://career.uc.iupui.edu/Students/ConnectMajorstoCareers/MatchtoyourInterests.aspx Collect Major Career Connection Sheets for any areas you are considering:http://career.uc.iupui.edu/Students/ConnectMajorstoCareers/AlphabeticallybyMajor.aspx Check out Degree Requirements : https://advising.uc.iupui.edu/Planning/DegreePlanningSheets.aspx Look up occupational information: O*Net: http://www.onetonline.org/ or Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Find a professional connection in our Alumni Mentor Database: www.jagjobs.org Other: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________FOR COUNSELOR USE ONLYAdditional Appointment: _________________________________________________________Other Career Service Office: _________________________________________________Other: _______________________________________________________________________ACTION STEPS/TIMELINEo _______________________ /o _______________________ /o _______________________ /o _______________________ /