CAREER INNOVATION
A challenge that many people encounter in re-careering is that they
don't have the knowledge and experience of a professional career counselor. This process is accomplished through 3 distinct
phases.
SELF-EXPLORATION
Before you can explore new career options, you need to
understand your life experiences and how it has influenced your career choices. A comprehensive intake includes:
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Identify interests
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Ascertain personal values
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Explore spiritual beliefs
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Recognize transferable skills
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Review education history
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Acknowledge the influences in your life
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Re-examine family of origin messages
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Administration and interpretation of career assessments
GOAL DEFINITION
Unless you have a clearly defined goal, it is difficult
to reach that objective. This phase consists of:
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Investigate career alternatives through personal research
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Initiate and participate in brainstorming sessions to
explore career options
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Identify the characteristics in an ideal career
IMPLEMENTATION
One of the significant challenges in making a major transition
is the implementation phase. This stage embraces:
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Preparation of professional resumes
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Enhance interview skills
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Develop effective job search strategies
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Emotional support required to achieve your goals
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Identify and resolve roadblocks that prevent you from
succeeding
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking
new landscapes but in having new eyes"
Marcel
Proust
