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Level 3

Level Have you ever said...? Your level of career decision-making is...? Your next step is…?
3 I am interested in four to six specific occupations (i.e. nurse, manager, accountant, electrician). Discussing Conversations with Professionals

Personal, Print, and Computer Resources

Career Exploration & Decision-Making Resources Brochure (Acrobat File)

Individual Career Counseling


Career Exploration Workshops


Informational Interviews/Job Shadowing, Career Mentors, and Nontraditional Career Information


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SWIC Career Mentor Alumni Plus Program

  • Connects students to alumni in field(s) of interest to the student

Research Companies and Careers through Job Shadowing

  • Provides information about the job shadowing process

Job Shadowing

  • Offers information to college students about the job shadowing process

Information Interview Guide

  • Outlines the information interviewing process

Benefits of Professional Associations

  • Provides information on the benefits of joining a professional association

Listing of Professional Associations

  • Provides information on numerous professional associations

SWIC Networks (Non-traditional Careers)

  • Connects SWIC students with professionals in various non-traditional careers

The Pros and Cons of Non-Traditional Careers

  • Supplies information helpful in considering a career in a non-traditional area

Strategies for Women Entering Non-Traditional Careers

  • Offers suggestions for women entering non-traditional careers

** Used with permission. The Career Decision Pyramid is a copyrighted product of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, copyright holder.

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