S.T.A.R.T.
A Step-by-Step Career Planning Method
Self Assessment
“Only by knowing yourself will you be able to make the right decisions about your career – decisions that reflect your most important personal values and concerns.” - Barbara Moses- ONET Work Values
- ONET Skills Value
- CareerOneStop Skills Matcher
- Myers Briggs Type Indicator
- Ennegram Type Test
- TypeFocus
- For first time login: Please register as a new user and when promoted use the access code: C56B2264
Track Down Information
- What Can I Do With This Major?
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Jobs for Tennessee (Select Job Seekers, Career Assistance and then Career Tips or Career Informer.)
- ONET Online
- Occupation Profile
- Career Cluster – Learn about the major industries and types of careers they offer.
- Career Videos – Explore career details such as taks, work settings, education and more.
- Talk to professionals in the field you are exploring. This process of seeking professional advice can include instructors/program directors who teach in your field of interest or those in the business industry.
Analyze and Evaluate Information
- Narrow your options down to your top 3-5 choices.
- Weigh the pros and cons of each choice.
- Think long term and look for multiple paths to the same career.
Reach a Decision
- Declare an academic path and complete a change of major form to be submitted to Enrollment Services/Processing Office: Records Office (page scroll down to Forms, select Change of Major – Degree or Change of Major – Certificate.)
- Columbia State Community College offers over 80 programs of study. The Program Fliers provide students with program and career descriptions, labor market information, transfer options (if applicable), program requirements, sample schedules and program/division contact information. To view a full list of programs: Catalog and Student Handbook (select Program Fliers, then select program to view details.)
Take Action
- Create a resume and reference list.
- Apply for jobs through Handshake or other job-posting platforms such as LinkedIn or Indeed.
- Prepare for interviews.
- For more information, please reference the interview section in the Career Guide.
Contact
Department of Student Engagement
931.540.2862 or 931.540.2583