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\n\nSelf-Discovery
\n\nA critical part of career planning is assessing who you are.\u00a0 Taking time for self-discovery allows you the opportunity to clarify your potential career paths and guides you through different life transitions.\u00a0 When you are self-aware, you can then see yourself through the lens of hiring managers.\u00a0 Whether they are at Google, Amazon, Facebook, Blizzard, Cylance, Acorns, or SendGrid, all hiring managers want to know:
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- What experience do you bring to the table? \n
- What strengths can you contribute to my team? \n
- What is your potential here? \n
- Do I want to work with you every day? \n
The following assessments will help you understand your unique interests, values, strengths, gaps, motivations, and work preferences:
\n\n\n\nCareer Exploration
\n\nAs technology continues to evolve, so will your career.\u00a0 As such, it is important to start thinking about and exploring career opportunities beyond your summer internship and post-graduation employment.\u00a0 Whether your first position is a software engineer, developer, UX designer, etc., you will grow professionally and personally, and there\u00a0will\u00a0be a \u201cnext position.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 What does that look like?
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- What does your short-term (6 \u2013 12 months) career plan look like? \n
- What does your long-term (3 \u2013 5 years) career plan look like? \n
- What is your career track and outlook? \n
Here are some tools that will help you explore career tracks, opportunities, salary, and career outlook:
\n\n\n\nNeed help getting started or have questions about these resources?\u00a0 Stop by the Career Development Team’s office to learn more!
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