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How do you begin to know what career to choose? Some people seem to know early on what they are cut out for while others feel they lack a specific interest or think that they do well in a number of jobs. Whatever your situation, learning opportunities and different career paths are always open to you.
Start with self-assessment: fill out a profile, interview people for their perspective, job shadow, read about professionals' experiences, and read guides for tips and insight.
Many of the links below also have tips on job searching and names of actual job sites to access, including Oregon Careers 2009. For a particular health care occupation, look on its national site for any job information. Remember that anything that you participate in now, a job, activities, volunteer experience and education, for instance, contributes to your resume. A non-health related job or experience still enhances your growth and can demonstrate key characteristics to employers such as responsibility, team work, initiative and resourcefulness.
- Oregon Careers 2010
- Carreras en Oregon 2010
This is an extremely valuable source packed with information on career planning and job searching. Learn about resume writing, job interviews, skills in demand, living expenses, volunteering, job profiles and more! There is also a section to guide parents on helping their children to achieve success.
- Careers 2010 Activities Guide
- Carreras 2010 Guia de Actividades
Each activity in this useful guide is tied to a section in Careers, described above. See page 2 of the Activities Guide for instructions on how to obtain a teacher's guide.
- The College Board
A not-for-profit association, the College Board offers programs and services that help students succeed. The site is available in Spanish (see upper right) and has sections for students, parents and professionals. Take advantage of the tools in the Plan for College section — from tips for high school students to college roommate rules.
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
HOSA is a national student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of the Association for Career and Technical Education. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA's goal is to encourage all health occupations instructors and students to join and be actively involved in the HSTE-HOSA Partnership. Oregon is a state affiliate.
- Oregon Career Information System (CIS)
Ask your school counselor about access to this site to learn about work and education.
- Reality Check
Brought to you by the Oregon Career Information System, use these fun tools for a personalized budget, future salary and occupation matches.
- Clubs, Camps and Events
See the Oregon Area Health Education Center's website for activities, one-day events and camps to help you explore health care careers!
- Saturday Academy
Hands-on classes, workshops and externships. No tests! No grades! No yawns! Classes provide adventures for curious 4th-12th grade students.
For Parents
- MyChildsFuture.org
Surf this site for tips, checklists, activities and resources concerning your child's career development and success.
- The College Board
A not-for-profit association, the College Board offers programs and services that help students succeed. The site is available in Spanish (see upper right) and has great sections for parents as well. Be sure to visit the Plan for College parent section for tips on motivating your child, handling test stress, and much more!
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