Career Planning Center

Rate the following characteristics from highest to lowest, with High describing you best.

Interests	Values	Skills	Preferences
Business	Advancement	Analytical	Adaptable
Education	High Income	Communication	Follows hunches
Health Care	Independence	Initiative	Strong Interests
Legal Services	Security	Leadership	Learn new skills
Social Services	Variety	Organized	Objective

There are hundreds of other characteristics to consider. Listed here are only a sample to begin the thoughtful process of self-assessment.

How the Career Planning Center Can Help

It is important to know oneself in order to select a career best suited for one's personality and capabilities. The Career Planning Center offers a variety of assessments, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the Campbell Interest and Skills Survey (CISS), the Self-Directed Search (SDS), to help students identify interests, values, skills, and preferences. A qualified Career Development Coordinator is available to assist students on an individual basis. Career counseling is just one of the many recommended steps in the process of self-assessment.

The assessments and counseling described above are available free to Thomas More students and alumni. Contact the Career Planning Center for an appointment.

The Career Planning Center offers a career planning course called "Career Exploration" (GEC 270). This one-credit hour course is designed to help individuals understand and implement the process of effective career development. To determine if you should take this course, ask yourself which of the following apply to you:

I cannot decide on a major...

I am unsure of my career direction...

I have my major, but need to plan my career...

I am looking for information about choosing an occupation...

I do not know what skills I have or need...

I want to know what careers match my interests...

I need a one credit hour, pass-fail course...

If any of the above describe you, then register for GEC 270: Career Exploration.