Choosing Your First Career

Knowing your career goal is an important predictor for success in academic programs. Once you’ve decided on a career path, developing skills and gaining experience can propel you to landing a rewarding job at graduation. It’s never too early to start planning for your career!

Eddins Counseling assists students in selecting appropriate educational programs and major fields of study. Assistance is also provided in identifying skills and experience necessary to compete for jobs, internships, and professional programs.

Educational Planning Services Include:

• Deciding on a major/career and educational program
• Preparing for acceptance into professional academic programs:
  - Admissions interviews
  - Letters of intent
  - Developing a resume/curriculum vitae
• Gaining experience to support academic/career goals
• Resume development
• Interview preparation and mock interviews
• Conducting your first job search and marketing your skills

Steps to Career Planning for Students:

• Learn about yourself (career testing: interests, abilities, needs, lifestyle, values, personality)
• Learn about career or academic options
• Set objectives and test possibilities: decision-making