Or do you expect to be ready to transfer to another college or university to continue your education?

If so, connect with Career Services to get started.

There is a lot more to accomplishing these goals than simply completing a program of study. You need to develop a career plan. Career Services provides a full range of activities to guide you through your career development process smoothly at the same time you are working on your academic program of study. 

There are four distinct phases in the career development cycle. You will repeat this cycle again and again as you grow and change across your lifetime of careers. You can start wherever you are in this cycle and find activities in Career Services that will help you to successfully navigate to the next phase. To access our full range of learning activities and services, create your account in Daytona State Career Services Online (CSO), our virtual Career Center, at https://www.myinterfase.com/dbc/student/. Start building your future career today.

Phase 1: Choose your future

During your first term, visit the Career Center on your campus to develop an initial career plan. If you are not sure of your major, explore career options and find the best way to make this very important decision. Look at the costs and the benefits of committing to a particular career path. Set long term and short term goals that will lead to the vision you have for your life. Learn how to make effective decisions. Use this information to choose the best path for you.

Phase 2: Prepare for you future     

As you move through your program of study, use Career Services research tools to learn about the typical path that people follow to be successful in your chosen career. Read Vocational Biographies. Locate possible employers to interview. Arrange to shadow local people who do this kind of work. Begin to develop a network of support to move you smoothly toward your career goal. Develop your Career Portfolio. Attend a Job Fair. Find a mentor in your chosen line of work.

Phase 3: Prepare for the launch

Take advantage of Career Services workshops to groom yourself for your profession. Arrange to get an internship to learn about the real world application of your skills. Conduct research interviews with prospective employers that you locate through our online database, Reference USA. Build your resume. Learn about options for advanced education in your chosen profession. See how far you can advance in your career through careful planning and preparation.

Phase 4: Launching: Closing the deal as you approach graduation

As you approach graduation in the last term of your degree, use your network to locate prospective employers. Arrange for letters of recommendations. Learn how do conduct a good job search. Practice interviewing with our online simulation, Perfect Interview. Learn how to market yourself to prospective employers or universities. Attend a Job Fair.

Remember, this is only a small sample of what Career Services can do for you. Career Advisors are available at all campuses. Call (386) 506-3073 or email CareerServices@daytonastate.edu for more detailed information.

rev. 3-20-08

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