Graduation and a New Career

We assume that most college graduates know what they want to do when they graduate. They have chosen a field, majored in it, and are well-prepared for the road ahead. But we also know that a significant number of college graduates do not know what they want to do, what they are good at, or what will be required of them in a given field. So, what can a recent grad who might fall under one of the situations described above do to enhance their odds of finding a satisfactory career? What can an individual do to find a valid and productive job match? Students may have heard of the answer, but have not taken advantage of it. The answer: Participate in a professional career assessment! Assessments are part of the real world. Sophisticated employers have long used assessments as a tool to select an employee who will best fit into the plan for growth of the company. Finding the employee who will be an asset is critical, and smart employers know this. Successful businesses excel in not leaving anything to chance, and finding the right employee is a core part of this thinking. Some high schools and colleges provide state-of-the-art assessments and counseling while others do not. Furthermore, students who have been fortunate enough to have had good career counseling may have changed their thinking as a result of their college experience. Quality assessments have become the key step in building a quality workforce, and well-managed companies use assessments as basic tools. Are you uncertain about your job path? CEC Associates offers career assessment services that may be helpful to you! Have you ever participated in career assessment? Do you feel it was beneficial to you, and if so, how?