Self

• Interests
• Values
• Roles
• Skills/Aptitudes
• Preferred Environments
• Developmental Needs
• Your realities

Options

• Explore the occupations in which you are interested
• Research the industries in which you would like to work
• Research the Labor Market
• Get more specific information after you narrow down your options by:
• Job Shadowing
• Part time work, internships, or volunteer opportunities
• Written materials
• Informational interviews

Match

• During this phase of the process, you will:
• Identify possible occupations
• Evaluate these occupations
• Explore alternatives
• Choose both a short term and a long term option

Action

• You will develop the steps you need to take in order to reach your goal, for example:
• Investigating sources of additional training and education, if needed
• Developing a job search strategy
• Writing your resume
• Gathering company information
• Composing cover letters
• Preparing for job interviews