Overview: Career Decision Making Levels

The Career Decision Pyramid will help you identify your personal level of career clarity and the resources and services that can assist you in progressing toward a career decision.

Review the five "Have you ever said…?" statements and career decision-making levels in the chart below.
Click on the statement that best represents your situation and take advantage of the related web links.
Make your Career Pyramid appointment today. Your counselor will help you progress toward a career decision by assisting you with the web resources, as well as guide you in using other career resources available through SWIC's Counseling Center and Career Activities & Employment Center. For more information, please contact us or download a FREE copy of the Career Exploration & Decision-Making Resources Brochure .

Level	Have you ever said...?	Your level of career decision-making is...?	Your next step is…?
1	I don't know which careers I should consider.	Assessing	Self-Exploration & Take a Career Assessment
2	I am interested in one to three broad fields (i.e. business, education, construction), but need help identifying specific occupations.	Reading/Viewing	Research Resources
3	I am interested in four to six specific occupations (i.e. nurse, manager, accountant, electrician).	Discussing	Conversations with Professionals
4	I can't decide between two or three occupations.	Observing	Site Visits
5	I know the specific occupation I want to pursue, but have not made a final decision.	Doing	Career Try-Outs

General Career Decision-Making Resources

Choosing Your Major

Outlines the steps to choosing a major

Common Misperceptions in Choosing a Major

Describes common student misperceptions regarding choosing a major

Community College Graduates and Careers

Provides a list of career articles for community college graduates

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

[Back to Top]