Watch video on how to utilize the career tree

Step 1: Explore Your Branch 

•      Define your lifestyle - what do YOU define as successful living

•      Determine what items need to be developed in your root system to support your branch

•      Use the Career Tree Compare and Contrast Report  to determine your branch level 

   

Step 2:  Defining Your Leaf. 

•      Define your interests 

                 See the AKCIS tab to explore your interests by navigating to the "Learn More About Myself" link

•      Explore careers that involve your interests, passions, and lifestyle

•      Use the Career Tree Branch Report  to help clarify your thoughts

      

 Step 3:  Develop Your Roots.   

•       Identify academic classes needed to develop your tree trunk, branches and leaves

•       Determine professional skills to develop while attending classes and pursuing goals 

•       Distinguish experiences, whether new or old, to help increase confidence 

•       Build passion for success as confidence builds 

•       Use the Career Tree Root System Career Plan Report to help identify all four; academics, professional skills, experiences & passion  

Step 4:   Reassess Your Goals - "For Now" Mindset.   

•       Your branch and your leaf is for you to determine, if a change is needed, repeat steps 1 - 3 

•       Careers that are pursued now, do not need to last your lifetime, the goal you set is just for this moment in life. 

Step 5:   Build your Resume. 

•      Combine all your roots to create your resume`

•       Use the Career Tree Resume Planner Worksheet to help identify skills and experiences

Step 6:   Determine the best pathway after high school  

•       Pursuing a career is not a "One-Size-Fits-All" mindset 

•       Explore varied options to determine best pathway for your success 

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