Career Development

Career decision-making can be daunting because it can be difficult to sort through your feelings, to fully understand your skills and values, and to figure out the steps you need to take. Counseling can help you sort through your feelings, help you figure out if you’re on the right track, and assist you in moving forward.

Who could benefit from career or professional development counseling?

• • High school graduates looking for assistance in choosing a major or undergraduates who might need guidance about graduate studies.
  • College graduates who need help as they transition to the world of work.
  • Those who are mid-career but are looking to make a change.
  • Stay-at-home parents who have been out of the workforce but would like to return to work
  • Those who are facing retirement – post-career life and work redesign

The first step in the career development journey is to assess your skills, interests and values. Discovering what you enjoy, what you’re good at, and what matters most in your life or work environment is necessary in choosing a career path. It is important to take time to get to know yourself, and understand your wants and needs for the next step in your career. Career Counseling can facilitate this process and can help connect you with career options that are a good fit for you.

Career development is a lifelong process, meaning that throughout your life you will change, situations will change, and you will continually have to make career and life decisions. The goal of Career Counseling is to not only help you make the decisions you need to make now, but to give you the knowledge and skills you need to make future career and life decisions.