Career & Self Development
What is Career & Self Development?
"Career and Self Development is proactively developing oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization" (National Association of Colleges and Employers, n.d.).
Downloadable Icons:
- Right-Click on the Image – Place your mouse cursor over the image and right-click it.
- Select "Save Image As..." – In the menu that appears, click on "Save image as..." (wording may vary slightly depending on your browser).
- Choose a Save Location – A dialog box will open. Pick the folder where you want to save the image.
- Rename the File (Optional) – You can change the file name if you’d like.
- Click "Save" – Hit the Save button to download the image to your computer.
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Examples of Career & Self-Development Behaviors for Students:
- Ask for feedback on your work and use it to grow in future assignments, internships, or leadership roles.
- Set short- and long-term goals related to your career interests and take steps to work toward them.
- Learn how to speak up for yourself professionally in classroom settings, internships, or job interviews.
- Take on roles or responsibilities (like student leadership or internships) that help build your professional experience.
- Build relationships with professors, mentors, and professionals who can support your career path.
- Sign up for workshops, speaker events, or resume reviews that help you grow professionally.
- Look for additional certifications, training sessions, or learning programs that align with your career interests.