4 Steps to a New Career

Looking to start a new career?  Undecided on your major? These 4 steps can help you embark on your new adventure:

Step 1:  Look Inward - 

To start your pathway to a satisfying career, you need to take a look inward.  During your self-assessment,  consider your interests, passions, personal strengths, skills and needs.  COCC offers students many resources to help you with this process.  See Career Services

Step 2: Gather Information

Be curious.  Explore and gather information about different types of occupations.  Explore the training or education needed and where you can get it.  Contact the Employment Department, Workforce Development, or Career Services (at COCC) to learn more.

Step 3:  Decision-Making - 

Narrow your choices.  Its recommended you try your options through job shadowing, volunteering, informational interviews, internships and/or part-time work.  This is a good way to get a "feel" for whether the career pathway is a good fit for you.

Step 4:  Take Action - 

Start the education or training you need.  Learn to improve job finding skills. 

Would you like some help getting started?  COCC has a free non-credit class called "Process of Choosing a College Major" available to both students and community members.  See Career Exploration Upcoming Events