TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

KUDER CAREER PLANNING SYSTEM

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

PREPARE FOR THE TEST DRIVELAY A FOUNDATION

TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

GET READY

It is time to get the right tools to -bull Discover your destinybull Pursue your passionbull Achieve your goalsbull Focus on your visions and

dreams

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PREPARE FOR THE TEST DRIVE

Are you ready to move toward your destiny assignment and calling

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SET YOUR COURSE FOR THE FUTURE

You need the tools to navigate on the road to self-discovery

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GET DIRECTION AND FOCUS

You need direction as you search for ndash

bull Purposebull Meaningbull Significancebull Self worth

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HAVE QUESTIONS

Are you searching to find your interests abilities skills andtalents

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GET ANSWERS

You will discover that you have potential -interests abilities skills and talents

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BUILD AWARENESSTAKE THE FIRST STEP

TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

STEP ONE AWARENESS

On the road to self discovery the first step is self awareness

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AWARENESS

AWARENESSunlocks the door to the unknown

AWARENESSmeans pinpointing your interests abilities skills talents and values

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The career tests unlock -bull Interestsbull Valuesbull Skillsbull Personalitybull Leisure preferences

Awareness Tools ndash

bull Uncover who you really arebull Point out your likes dislikes or

interests

CAREER TESTS AS ASSESSMENT TOOLS

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TEST DRIVE CAREER TESTS

bull Cost - $10 $12 $15 $20 or more

bull Format - Printed CD-ROM or on-line

bull

bull Information provided ndashPersonalities interests skills values careers and colleges

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Features Self Directed Search

Strong Interest Inventory Kuder

Format Printed On-Line On-Line

Holland Codes X X X

Career Lists X X X

Occupational Information X

College Majors Lists Separate booklet X X

College Information X

GET THE FACTS

Know the features that are included in the career test

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TAKE THE KUDER CHALLENGE

TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

KUDER MAIN MENU PAGE

On the Welcome page you will see the major areas of the Kuder ndash

bull Assessmentsbull Occupationsbull Education amp Financial Aidbull Job Search Toolsbull Jobsbull My Portfolio

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SELF ANALYSIS = SELF AWARENESS

bull Self Analysis leads to Self Assessment Self Assessment and Self Analysis build an Awareness of Self

bull Awareness is getting to know yourself

bull Awareness answers the question PrimeWho am I Prime

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TOOLS TO AWARENESS

bull Career Assessments are Awareness Tools that measure your interests abilities skills talents and values

bull The Assessment area is the place where you will find three Career Assessments

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KUDER CAREER PLANNING SYSTEM

Kuder Career Planning System has the following items ndash

bull 3 job career testsbull College by major informationbull Career job finderbull Career job descriptionsbull Career portfoliobull Resume tutorial

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CAREER TESTS

The three Career Assessments are ndash

bull Kuder Career Search with Person Matchbull Kuder Skills Assessmentbull Superrsquos Work Values Inventory

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TAKE AN ASSESSMENT

bull Step 1 is the Assessment section

bull Click on the Assessment tab to go to the Assessment section

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The Kuder Career Search with Person Matchis the Kuder General Interest Survey that ndash

bull Measures your career interestsbull Identifies your highest career cluster areas

KUDER INTEREST ASSESSMENT

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MATCH INTERESTS TO CLUSTERS

bull Click on the Career Cluster

bull Redirected to Career Cluster page

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MATCH INTERESTS TO PATHWAYS

Pathways identify occupations that are matched to interests

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CAREER PROFILEWhen you search for a career the Career Profile gives you the following information ndash

Description Video Employment Outlook Interests Skills amp Values Related Occupations Annual Salary Typical Education College

Majors amp Programs Typical Tasks amp Working

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CAREER CLUSTERSWHAT DO THE SCORES MEAN

TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

CAREER CLUSTERS

A Career Cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities

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CAREER CLUSTER LISTS

There are three lists of Career Clusters ndash KuderCareer Clusters Federal 16 Career Clusters or state-specific clusterpathway system

The Kuder Career Clusters are -bull OutdoorMechanical bull ScienceTechnical bull ArtsCommunication bull SocialPersonal Services bull SalesManagement bull Business Operations

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16 CAREER CLUSTER INTEREST AREASThe 16 Career Cluster Interest Areas are

bull Agriculture Food amp Natural Resources

bull Architecture amp Constructionbull Arts AV Technology amp

Communicationbull Business Management amp

Administrationbull Education amp Trainingbull Financebull Government amp Public

Administration

bull Health Sciencebull Hospitality amp Tourismbull Human Servicesbull Information Technologybull Law Public Safety amp Securitybull Manufacturingbull Marketing Sales amp Servicebull Science Technology Engineering

amp Mathematicsbull Transportation Distribution amp

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AGRICULTURE FOOD amp NATURAL RESOURCES

The production processing marketing distribution financing and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food fiber wood products natural resources horticulture and other plant and animal productsresources

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ARCHITECTURE amp CONSTRUCTION

Careers in designing planning managing building and maintaining the built environment

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ARTS AV TECHNOLOGYamp COMMUNICATION

Designing producing exhibiting performing writing and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design journalism and entertainment services

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT amp ADMINISTRATION

bull Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning organizing directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations

bull Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy

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EDUCATION amp TRAINING

Planning managing and providing education and training services and related learning support services

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FINANCE

Planning services for financial and investment planning banking insurance and business financial management

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GOVERNMENT amp PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Executing governmental functions to include Governance National Security Foreign Service planning Revenue and Taxation regulation and Management and administration at the local state and federal levels

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HEALTH SCIENCE

Planning managing and providing therapeutic services diagnostic services health informatics support services and biotechnology research and development

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HOSPITALITY amp TOURISM

Hospitality amp Tourism encompasses the management marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices lodging attractions recreation events and travel related services

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HUMAN SERVICES

Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework For Entry Level Technical and Professional Careers Related to the Design Development Support and Management of Hardware Software Multimedia and Systems Integration Services

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PUBLIC SAFETY CORRECTIONS amp SECURITY

Planning managing and providing legal public safety protective services and homeland security including professional and technical support services

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MANUFACTURING

Planning managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control maintenance and manufacturingprocess engineering

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MARKETING SALES amp SERVICE

Planning managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives

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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING amp MATHEMATICS

Planning managing and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (eg physical science social science engineering) including laboratory and testing services and research and development services

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TRANSPORTATION DISTRIBUTION amp LOGISTICS

Planning management and movement of people materials and goods by road pipeline air rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management logistics services mobile equipment and facility maintenance

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SELF ASSESSMENT

Next we will see how our interests match different potential careers

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CAREER EXPLORATIONLINK BETWEEN INTERESTS AND CAREERS

TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

CAREER EXPLORATION

You are beginning your journey to the second Guidepost ndash Career Exploration

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CAREER EXPLORATION

The Kuder Program has us match interests to different potential careers

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EXPLORE CAREERS

bull Step 2 is the Occupations section

bull Click the Occupations tab to get to the Occupation section

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CAREER EXPLORATION OPTIONS

You have different ways to explore careers

Look at occupations matched to ndash

bull Assessment resultsbull Clusters and pathwaysbull Skillsbull Job titlebull Keyword

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CAREERS USING ASSESSMENT RESULTS

From the Occupations Using Assessment Results Menu click on potential careers

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CAREER PROFILEWhen you search for a career the Career Profile gives you the following information ndash

Description Video Employment Outlook Interests Skills amp Values Related Occupations Annual Salary Typical Education College

Majors amp Programs Typical Tasks amp Working

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COLLEGE MAJOR EXPLORATIONLINK BETWEEN CAREERS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

EXPLORE COLLEGE MAJORS

bull Step 3 is the Education and Financial Aid section

bull Click the Education and Financial Aid tab to get to the Education and Financial Aid section

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COLLEGE MAJOR EXPLORATION OPTIONS

You have different ways to explore college majors apprentice and other training opportunities

Review the educational requirements for your favorite occupations

Find schools that offer ndash

bull Desired education or training opportunitiesbull Apprenticeshipsbull Online degrees and programs of study

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SEARCH FOR SCHOOLS TOOL

College Search and Comparison database allows searches of approximately 7000 post-secondary colleges universities education training centers and other institutions

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COLLEGE SEARCH

Do a college search by ndash

bull Name of Schoolbull Size and Control of Schoolbull Geographic Location and Settingbull Degrees and Majors Areas of Studybull Admission Requirementsbull Costsbull Athletics and Activitiesbull Housing Childcare and ROTC

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CREATE SCHOOL LIST

Here is a sample of a school list

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SEARCH FOR SCHOOLS LISTING

Each school listing has the following information ndash

bull General informationbull Academics Majors

and Programsbull Applications amp First-

year Admissionsbull Costs and Financial Aidbull Additional information

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SCHOOL WEB SITE

From the Search for Schools Tool clickon the hyperlink to go directly to the school web site

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TIPS AND ADVICE FOR APPLYING TO COLLEGES

TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

COLLEGE MAJOR EXPLORATION

Next we will see the third step in finding the right career

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NEXT STEP

You are now receiving the tools to continue your journey to the last Guidepost ndashCareer Planning

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CAREER PLANNING

TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

CAREER PLANNING

Career Planning involves the use of job search tools

Step 4 Job Search Tools provides you with tools to build ndash

bull Resumesbull Cover lettersbull List of referencesbull e-Portfolio

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RESUME WRITING

Your resume displays your interests skills abilities and experiences so that potential employers can match you to the right position

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COVER LETTERS

Cover letters provide an overview and introduction

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SAMPLE JOB APPLICATION

Complete a sample job application then save it to your portfolio andor print a copy This may be helpful to you as most job applications will request the information contained in the sample form

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JOB SEARCH TOOLS

In Step 5 you have access to the following job search tools ndash

bull Learn How to Find Job Openings

bull Search for Jobs on Internet Sites

bull Research Employersbull Visit Job Posting Web Sites

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E-PORTFOLIOE-Portfolio compiles information and documents ndash

bull Contact information bull Reacutesumeacutes bull Referencesbull Certificatesbull Work samplesbull Past work experiencesbull Long-term career goals

Send a link to this e-Portfolio to potential employers so update it as often as needed

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CAREER PLANNING MAP

Created by Ron Askew MPM PMP RMA Consulting 81206

OTHER CAREER TEST DRIVESMY VALUES INVENTORYMY SKILLS INVENTORYMY PERSONALITY INVENTORY

TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

OTHER CAREER TEST DRIVESMY VALUES INVENTORYMY SKILLS INVENTORYMY PERSONALITY INVENTORY

TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

bull The Kuder Skills Test is a self-estimate of onersquos abilities to perform work-related tasks

bull Kuder Skills Test Results are presented in rank order of career cluster preference The results of the Kuder Skills Test match the interests skills and career clusters

KUDER SKILLS ASSESSMENT

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MATCH SKILLS TO CLUSTERS

bull Click on the Career Cluster

bull Redirected to Career Cluster page

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MATCH SKILLS TO PATHWAYS

Pathways identify occupations that are matched to skills

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CAREER PROFILEWhen you search for a career the Career Profile gives you the following information ndash

Description Video Employment Outlook Interests Skills amp Values Related Occupations Annual Salary Typical Education College

Majors amp Programs Typical Tasks amp Working

Conditionshttpwwwhollandcodescomkuder-test-surveyhtml

bull The Superrsquos Work Values Inventory-Revised identifies which work characteristics are most important to the test taker

bull Superrsquos Work Values Inventory-Revised Report displays 12 work-related characteristics in rank order of preference The inventory assesses 12 work-related values The 12 work values are presented in rank order There are definitions of each work value

SUPERrsquoS WORK VALUES INVENTORY

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MATCH VALUES TO CLUSTERS

bull Click on the Career Cluster

bull Redirected to Career Cluster page

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MATCH VALUES TO PATHWAYS

Pathways identify occupations that are matched to values

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CAREER PROFILEWhen you search for a career the Career Profile gives you the following information ndash

Description Video Employment Outlook Interests Skills amp Values Related Occupations Annual Salary Typical Education College

Majors amp Programs Typical Tasks amp Working

Conditionshttpwwwhollandcodescomkuder-test-surveyhtml

NARROW AND COMBINE YOUR RESULTSKUDER CAREER SEARCH WITH PERSON MATCHKUDER SKILLS ASSESSMENTSUPERrsquoS WORK VALUES INVENTORY

TEST DRIVE YOUR CAREER TEST YOU HAVE THE KEYS

By Dr Mary Askew

Learning for Life Resource Center

4133 E Siesta Lane Phoenix AZ 85050

(602) 569-1050

learning4lifeazgmailcom

httpwwwhollandcodescom

NARROW AND REFINE YOUR RESULTS

On the View Assessments page you will see the Kuder Interests and Skills Composite Report section

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KUDER INTERESTS amp SKILLS COMPOSITE REPORT

This display shows you the clusters that are high in both interests and skills

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ONE PAGE SUMMARY

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OCCUPATIONS TO EXPLORE

From the combining the results of multiple assessments you can explore clusters and careers

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Now you have the tools Now is the time to finish your race

REFERENCE

The Career Clusters information is being used with permission of the Statesrsquo Career Clusters Initiative 2010 wwwcareerclustersorg

REFERENCE

The Career Clusters information is being used with permission of the Statesrsquo Career Clusters Initiative 2010 wwwcareerclustersorg