The Career Puzzle

When asked as a kid the famous question…What do you want to be when you grow up?

Do you remember your answer, or did it change?

At Age 5: I wanted to be a doctor. Age 13: No, I wanted to be a lawyer. Age 25: Heck! Why not study engineering and now I AM A CAREER ADVISOR. I know many of you can relate to this article. For those of you who are still trying to find your professional fit….Don’t worry… Keep Calm and BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

Need further assistance? Try these tips.

4 Ways to Discover Your Professional Fit..

A. Elective Courses

· Elective courses are classes not required to graduate or fulfill a degree

· At KCC, if you have elective credits, use these classes to explore different career

B. Informational Interviews

· A great tool to network with persons/experts and learn more about your potential career.

· Do you have a favorite class? Get to know your professors through informational interviews to learn more about the subject.

C. Volunteer Opportunities

It’s not FREE work, but it’s your opportunity to dedicate a couple of hours a week to learn more about your potential career.

D. Internships

Internships are a great way to gain hands on approach in a specific career field. To learn more about internships, stop by C-102 to see a list of available internships.

Did you know?

At KCC, our office offers students the STRONG Assessment to highlight their professional interests. After you take the assessment online, make an appointment to see a career advisor to review your results.

Remember: Each step you take will highlight another piece of your career puzzle

Stay Tuned: How to Create a Professional Portfolio

~Stacia Maynard

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