It’s never too early to start thinking about your future. At ASU you’re in a great place to start exploring, learning and asking questions that will help define your interests and guide your future. We want to help you lay the groundwork for a great career based on your skills and what you care about the most. Follow these four stepping stones to get you started on the path to success.
Lots of positions posted on job boards require experience. And if you haven’t had a job or internship before, that could sound like a non-starter. But think about the things you have done in your life. Volunteering, student groups and more all fall under the experience category and can highlight valuable skills while showing your interest areas. Readthis articleto learn how to highlight the experience you have.
Think hard about the path you want your career to take and start looking into your options. We recommend making an appointment with acareer advisor. They have tools to help you find your strengths and tons of experience helping people find their fit. Don’t be afraid to dream big and explore something different. Check outChangemaker Centralto meet other entrepreneurs and innovators.
Set goals for yourself
Give yourself future targets to aim for by setting a few goals. They can be about beginning your career or researching job ideas to see if any strike a chord. Just having something to aspire to may help you stay motivated. Check out our guide tobreaking your goals into bite-sized piecesto help you plan a do-able path to success.
Get in the game
Start testing out your skills and interest areas as soon as you can. We recommend attending thecampus-wide career fair. You’ll be able to mingle with recruiters, learn about potential internships or jobs, and more.
Keep searching, exploring and trying new things until you find a path that’s a good fit for you. Check out our guide togoing after your dream jobright out of the starting gate for more ways to reach your career goals.
First assess your interests, values, and personality to develop an understanding of your technical and transferable skills. Consider factors that may affect your searches, such as geographic preferences, an organization's culture, or work-life balance.
First assess your interests, values, and personality to develop an understanding of your technical and transferable skills. Consider factors that may affect your searches, such as geographic preferences, an organization's culture, or work-life balance.
And if you think a high salary is the number-one priority, think again. According to data from CareerBuilder, salary comes second behind work-life balance, better health coverage, and greater flexibility. Find out more about the top three job seeker priorities, along with tips for improving your hiring strategy.
What is a career goal? A career goal is the ideal state that you aim for in your professional life. Career goals can be characterized as short-term or long-term, depending on how much time you anticipate working toward achieving your goal.
The first stage in career development is assessment. In this stage, people get to know themselves and what matters most to them in life. They learn what they are good at and what they enjoy doing. They may get input from friends about their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
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