Career Planning
Career Planning using the Career Tree method
Watch video on how to utilize the career tree
Step by Step Guide for Career Planning
Step 1: Explore Your Branch
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Define your lifestyle - what do YOU define as successful living
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Determine what items need to be developed in your root system to support your branch
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Use the Career Tree Compare and Contrast Report to determine your branch level
Step 2: Defining Your Leaf.
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Define your interests
See the AKCIS tab to explore your interests by navigating to the "Learn More About Myself" link -
Explore careers that involve your interests, passions, and lifestyle
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Use the Career Tree Branch Report to help clarify your thoughts
Step 3: Develop Your Roots.
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Identify academic classes needed to develop your tree trunk, branches and leaves
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Determine professional skills to develop while attending classes and pursuing goals
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Distinguish experiences, whether new or old, to help increase confidence
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Build passion for success as confidence builds
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Use the Career Tree Root System Career Plan Report to help identify all four; academics, professional skills, experiences & passion
Step 4: Reassess Your Goals - "For Now" Mindset.
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Your branch and your leaf is for you to determine, if a change is needed, repeat steps 1 - 3
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Careers that are pursued now, do not need to last your lifetime, the goal you set is just for this moment in life.
Step 5: Build your Resume.
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Combine all your roots to create your resume`
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Use the Career Tree Resume Planner Worksheet to help identify skills and experiences
Step 6: Determine the best pathway after high school
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Pursuing a career is not a "One-Size-Fits-All" mindset
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Explore varied options to determine best pathway for your success