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SUCCESS IN CHOOSING A CAREER

For many student, making career decisions can be confusing and frustrating. You may feel pressure to select a major and to know exactly what career path to take.

But wait...

Deciding on a career or a college major is a process that takes time. It o.k. to be undecided. In fact, some students may change their major several times before graduation.

Career planning involves pulling together what you know about yourself (your interests, values and abilities), and relating them to various occupational choices.

Most people will have more than one career in their life-time. Current estimates suggest that most people will have between five and ten careers!

This section identifies some activities you might consider doing as part of this important process of examining your life.


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