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1. Almost every two-year college has a career center where you can obtain free counseling and information on different careers. A career professional will work with you to help you define your interests, interpret the results of any assessment you complete, coach you on interview techniques, and critique your résumé. Schedule an appointment with a career counselor who is responsible for your academic major or interests. Ask about opportunities for internships and interview practice. Find out as much as possible about the education and training required for a specific career in the field. Ask about the skills that are necessary to succeed and the outlook for the future. In the following table, list what you need to do each term to prepare for your job or career of choice when you graduate. To complete this activity, download a copy here.

   Timeline	To Do
   First Term
   Second Term
   Third Term
   Fourth Term

2. Now that you have a better understanding of your possible career, identify a person whose job you wish to have in future. Make an appointment with this person to interview him or her. Create a list of questions you would like to ask during the interview. For example, you can ask about college degrees, training, and previous jobs. You can also seek advice on how to prepare for a job similar to the one this person has.