Career Decision-making slidecast for SDV 100

1. DECIDING ON A CAREER: A Decision You Make Several Times

2. What is the Basis of Your Decision? Do you: Choose based on your values? Choose based on your interests? Choose based on a careful analysis of values, interests, educational requirements, etc. ? Choose based on something else? If so, on what?

3. What Decision-Making Style Do You Use? Directive- Look for an efficient way to decide, often in a hurry. Analytical –Search very carefully for the best decision, considering all of the data. Conceptual- Emphasize the big picture and look for interesting new solutions Behavioral –Use feelings to assess situations; rely on others for feedback.

4. Where Do You Get Information for Your Decision? Informal discussions with people in various careers Informational interviews Research using websites, books, magazines Expert information based on your self-reports (career advisors/counselors, career testing TV shows/movies Other

5. How Do You Evaluate Your Decision? Self-reflection on happiness level Income Employment Stability Job evaluations Respect of others Freedom to do what you want (at work or with the non-working hours)

6. Have You Thought About …? A career ladder Flexibility of job types within your career Variations in workplace atmosphere/culture for people with that career Designing a career

7. THE ENDRelated Website:www.northwestern.edu/careers/explorecareers/career/decisionprocess.htm