What do you value?
-creativity, variety, investigating, problem solving, travel, adventure, achievement?
-working in small groups, working alone or with many people?
-working outside or in an office, working with numbers or with your hands, detail oriented?
-helping people, leading people, leading a project, teamwork?
-challenge, prestige, money independence, structure, security?Career Planning Questionnaire
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Disregarding all factors, what would you most like to do?
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What did you always think you would like to do, even as a child?
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Which subjects and activities did you excel at in high school?
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Can your teachers, friends or family provide suggestions on your interests and skills?
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How do you spend your free time & how does this relate to careers?
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Think of your passion and what moves you.
Some ways NICC can help:
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We offer free Career Assessments & career counseling.
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Check out the Career Help Sites.
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Have you spoken to a career counselor or academic advisor? Contact Career Services.
Informational Interviews
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Speak with NICC faculty or professionals in a career field. What do the experts say?
Experiential Learning
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Have you considered doing an internship, part-time job, volunteer work or job shadow?