Life & Career Planning
Individual Development through Educational Activities in the life and career planning dimension may include gaining experiences, skills, and competencies in such areas as goal setting, planning, organizational skills, work experiences, time management, information management, technical skills, financial management, and life-long learning.

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  • Create a personal mission statement  (SAC)
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  • Attend the Career Fair held each semester  (CDC)
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  • Research investing in stocks and bonds
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  • Take a personal inventory assessment, such as Myers-Briggs  (CTS)
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  • Develop a personal filing system
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  • Interview a professional in your chosen field
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  • Other

    • Investment
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  • Make an appointment with the Career Development Center to create a  resume, discuss career options, and review job listings  (CDC)
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  • Become an intern or volunteer in the career field of your choice
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  • Write and use a personal budget
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  • Write down and monitor short- and long-term goals and how to reach them
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  • Take a class to increase your technical skills
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  • Research graduate and professional school opportunities
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  • Join a student organization and develop planning/organization skills  (SAC)
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  • Other
    • Resources
    (CDC) • Career Development Center • 282-2380
    (CTS) • Counseling and Testing Services • 282-2130
    (SAC) • ASISU Student Activities Center • 282-4588
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