Career Planning Process- Step 3 (Learn More About Specific Careers)


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The Career Planning Process *Step 3 (Learn More About Specific Careers)***

Now that you have an idea of possible majors, you are ready to consider career choices.
Major does not always equal career so keep an open mind.

Begin by working through the How to Research Careers Tutorial
There is a ton of career information on the internet. Be careful not to get overwhelmed.
A simpler way of starting is to find your careers in the Occupational Outlook Handbook

In addition to reading the facts and figures about your career(s), try these experiential approaches.

Conduct an information interview with someone who works
in a career field that interests you.
Find an internship in a field that interests you.
Montgomery College Internship Programs
Montgomery College - Internships, Co-ops, and Externships
Contact professional associations for specific information opportunities.

Make a Copy of your Career Profile Form

..Go on to Step 4

Step 1
Who Are You?

Step 2
Majors

Step 3
Career Info

Step 4
Narrowing

Step 5
Education

Last Updated: July 1, 2006