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“CHIP-A-WAY” AT YOUR INSIDE YOUR CAREER PLAN CAREER GUIDE: SUCCESSFUL START “Chip-A-Way” At Your Career Plan “Chip-A-Way” At Your Career Plan (continued) Career Ambassadors Utilizing Handshake SEAL THE DEAL Interview Preparation Types of Interviews Interview Questions Closing the Deal Following Up Creating a Realistic Budget 45, 46 47, 48 49, 50 51 52 53-56 57, 58 Jobs, Internships Involvements 35, 36 37, 38 39 40 41 42 ACTION OPTIONS Academics, Training Career Fields, Industries Occupations 17 18 19 20 21, 22 23, 24 25, 26 27 28 29 30 31, 32 SELF EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE Expand My Brand Navigating Career and Online Fairs Choosing References and Mentors Reference Page Are You “Career Ready”? Move & Improve 4 9, 10 11, 12 13 14 MARKET AND MANAGE Your Experiences Your Skills Steps to Adapt Your Brand and Applications Build Your Brand Resume Formats: “Chronological” and “Functional” Resume Styles Cover Letters Job Description Showing Your Fit Academic Applications: Personal Statement Academic Applications: Curriculum Vitae Online Branding 3 SELF Awareness Exploring Career OPTIONS Empowering ACTION Through Personal and Professional Experiences REFLECT AND RESEARCH Finding Your Career & Academic Fit Career & Personality Assessments Holland Career Codes Best Fit Area of Study & Career 2 promote life-long student success through: 1 2 3,4 5 6 Values, Interests Skills, Goals CLARITY, COMPETENCIES, COMFORT, AND CONFIDENCE STEPS TO DEVELOP THE PROCESS : READ LISTEN/OBSERVE TEST/TRY a variety of experiences (ex. internships, jobs, volunteering) TEACH others about your profession (ex. professional conferences) ! 2