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"Not to decide is to decide."
- Dr. Robert
Anthony
 Many people are overwhelmed by the importance
of making a decision about career choice.
What if I make the wrong decision?
What if I prepare for a career then discover that I can't
get a job in that field?
While these are important concerns, relax and consider these facts:
- Yes, technology and job market changes will affect your
decision and are somewhat difficult to predict. Don't try to
decide on one career choice to last the rest of your life.
(Experts say 3-5 career changes in a lifetime are more the norm.)
Make a choice that will work best for you for a next step on the
ladder to your success.
- Follow your interests and strengths in making your choice of
educational preparation for that next career. Studies show that
employees who are interested in and enjoy their work are more
quickly hired and last to be laid off in economic downturns. If
and when you decide to make the next career change down the road,
you will likely be able to transfer knowledge and skills from
your first career to the new career step.
- Successful job-hunters develop the ability to locate and
obtain employment even in a tough job market. Be sure you learn
good Job-Hunting skills.
One of the most important ways to reduce the risk associated with
career decision-making is to gather all the necessary information on
your values, interests, personality, abilities, and strengths.
Another important component is to examine the occupational outlook
of each career you are seriously considering.
Contact Student Support Services for career planning workshop information (360) 596-5261.
TOOLS for Decision-Making:
- Career and Life Planning (HDEV 101) is a course that helps you
assess your interests, values, personality, and strengths and
investigate the jobs that match best with them.
- What Color is Your Parachute by Richard N. Bolles is a popular
self-help book that will guide you to the steps in performing a
similar process.
- Successful job-hunting Page
- For further assistance with decision-making, contact the
Student Support Services, Building 25, or
counseling@spscc.ctc.edu.
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