Researching and Developing a Career Path

1. Discovering your Career Path?
By
Initiatives for All (IFA)
Cynthia E. Olmedo

2. Why work?
1)
2)
3)
Financial
Physical
Psychological

3. The Evolution of Career Choices
What did you want to be in
Kindergarten?
Middle school?
High School?

4. Factors to Consider:
1)
What purpose to you want to service
2)
Motivation (purpose, money, fame)
3)
Perseverance/ Discipline
4)
Passion (can develop from life experiences)
Curiosity + Engagement = Passion
5)
Skill level (Artistic, writing, math, etc. )

5. How do you know you like it?

6. Career Exploration
Assessments (Myers-Briggs, Strong Interest Inventory)
2) Volunteering
3) Networking (talk to adults/ ask good questions)
Links:
Strong Interest Inventory
1)
http://www.texascaresonline.com/
Myers- Briggs Type Indicator Assessment
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
O*NET OnLine
http://www.onetonline.org/

7. Educational Options

Certification Program (< 2 years)
 Associate
degree (2 years)

Bachelor of Arts/Science degree (4 years)

Master of Arts/Science degree (6 years)

Ph.D. or Professional degree ( > 7 years)

8. Correlation between Major and
Profession
According to the U.S Bureau of the
Census, only 27 percent of college
grads have a job related to their
major.

9. Conclusion

Learn as much as you can about yourself
(strengths and weaknesses)

Get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable

Feed your curiosity

Get engaged in new activities

Don’t fear failure

10. Thank you
Cynthia E. Olmedo
Initiatives for All (IFA)
Facebook: ifahouston
832.900.9422