How do I make a career transition or choose a new occupation?
Making a career transition or choosing a new occupation can be a scary thing. As adult students, you may have issues that your “traditional” student counterparts will not face, for instance, a family that relies on you for time and both emotional and financial support, or a more definite salary requirement. With your experience, you may also have more opinions about what type of work is most suitable for you. You may also have a clear set of values that will heavily influence what you do in your next career incarnation. Making a career transition or choosing a new occupation can be a scary thing — BUT IT NEED NOT BE! The counselors at the PEP Office can assist you with organizing your skills, interests and values and help you take other factors into consideration to help you find a career path that will fit you and your lifestyle best. Through discussion and possibly career assessment, you and your counselor will discover your strengths and help you learn about and understand the vast
