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Career Planning

Career Planning using the Career Tree method

Watch video on how to utilize the career tree

Career Tree

 

Step by Step Guide for Career Planning

Step 1: Explore Your Branch 

branch
  •      Define your lifestyle - what do YOU define as successful living

  •      Determine what items need to be developed in your root system to support your branch

  •      Use the Career Tree Compare and Contrast Report  to determine your branch level 

Step 2:  Defining Your Leaf. 

tree branch
  •      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

  •      Use the Career Tree Branch Report  to help clarify your thoughts

        

 Step 3:  Develop Your Roots.   

roots
  •       Identify academic classes needed to develop your tree trunk, branches and leaves

  •       Determine professional skills to develop while attending classes and pursuing goals 

  •       Distinguish experiences, whether new or old, to help increase confidence 

  •       Build passion for success as confidence builds 

  •       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. 

reassess

 

  •       Your branch and your leaf is for you to determine, if a change is needed, repeat steps 1 - 3 

  •       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. 

resume

Step 6:   Determine the best pathway after high school  

footsteps
  •       Pursuing a career is not a "One-Size-Fits-All" mindset 

  •       Explore varied options to determine best pathway for your success 

 

military

                

vocational

                          

apprenticeships

                                 

community college

                    

college

 

 

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