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Career Planning Career Planning Choose a Career Career Change Career Advancement From Dawn Rosenberg McKay, your Guide to Career Planning Many people think career planning begins with figuring out what you want to do to make a living and ends when you have your first job. In fact, career planning is a lifelong process, which begins with choosing an occupation, training for it and then getting a job. It continues with growing in your job, possibly changing careers and eventually retiring. The Career Planning Process The career planning process is comprised of four steps: Self, Options, Match and Action. Find out how carefully attending to each of these steps can lead you toward career satisfaction. See More About:  career choice  career tests  self assessment How to Choose a Career Learn how to make a career choice when you don't really know what you want to do. While it will require a great deal of your time and energy, it's not an insurmountable task. See More About:  career choice  career tests  career exploration Working With a Career Development Professional Many people will claim they can help you with your career, but how do you know whom to trust? This article tells you how to make sure you're getting help from a qualified professional. See More About:  career counselors  career choice  career change What Do College Career Services Offices Do? College students, and often alumni, can get career planning help from the career services office at their school. This office usually assists people with career choice, exploration, job searching and sometimes graduate school advisement. Services may be available for college alumni who are making a career change. See More About:  career services  career choice  career counselors Career Planning Ads Career Planning Space Career Career Options Development Career Career Transition Featured Articles 5 Things Not to Do When You Leave Your Job Non-Traditional Employment for Women Tips for Teens Who Toil 6 Reasons to Make a Career Change Self Assessment: An Overview Careers A to Z More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Dawn Rosenberg McKay Career Planning Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Career Planning newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com Must Reads Making a Career Change Career Profiles Career Quizzes Fastest Growing Jobs How to Choose a Career Advertisement