The document outlines 5 steps to career planning: 1) Self-assessment to determine interests and skills; 2) Create career goals and plans; 3) Network through social media, informational interviews, and professional associations; 4) Gain experience through paid work, volunteering, internships or education; 5) Develop a professional personal brand through resumes, interviews, online presence, and emphasizing skills employers seek like leadership, problem-solving and communication abilities. It provides resources for students at Regent University to complete self-assessments, explore majors and careers, connect with mentors, find opportunities, and develop job search materials and skills.

2. Step 1: Know Yourself
Assess your interests, skills, values, beliefs, talents, likes, dislikes, education level, and training
 O*NET Interest Profiler
 University of Minnesota Card Sorter
 Motivational Gifts Survey
 Keirsey Temperament Sorter
 Personality Assessment
Do You Know Your Strengths?
What Type of Work Environment Will You Succeed?
What Do you Value in a Career?
Lets Become Self Aware…
What makes you special, and
How can you stand out to employers?
How Many Transferable Skills Do You Possess?

3. Step 2: Create a Plan of Action
Choosing a Major
Regent University Student
Organizations
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Salary Calculator
 Set Long term and short term goals
Student Center (SC) - Room 235
Building 5 on Campus Map
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Drop In Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(except Wednesdays=Chapel)
All other hours by appointment
Call: 757-352-4926
Email: careerservices@regent.edu,
Or make an online appointment with our staff.

4. Step 3: Networking
 Social Media
 Informational Interviews
 Conferences, Job Fairs,
Workshops
 Membership/Leadership of
Professional Associations
 Connect with A Mentor
Regent Alumni Association
Guide to Informational
Interviewing
net·work
verb
1.gerund or present participle: networking
“interact with other people to exchange information
and develop contacts, especially to further one's
career.”
Click the Calendar for Events

5. Step 4: Obtain Experience
o Paid: Full or Part time
o Volunteer
o Internship
o Work Study, Co-Op, Fellowships
o Community service projects
o Higher education/degree programs
o Certification/trainings
Job Banks
Internships
Volunteer Hampton Roads
Fellowship Programs
Please select CareerLink to
access your free online job
search tool.

6. Step 5: Create a Powerful “Brand”
 Resume & Cover letter
 Elevator speech
 Interviewing
 Business cards
 Online presence
 Imaging (Men & Women)
1. Leadership
2. Strong work ethic
3. Personal Initiative
4. Ability to work with a team
5. Communication skills
6. Problem-solving skills
7. Analytical/quantitative skills
8. Technical skills
According to the Job Outlook 2015 report, employers are seeking skills needed to
succeed in the workplace.
What are employers looking for?