Analysis should include skill requirements, education and training, certifications, work-based learning experiences, and salary levels of various careers and how those match personal career goals.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

How do training, certification, work based learning opportunities, and education influence level of income?
What community resources are available to help you identify skills needed for success in your chosen career?
What are measures of career success?
How do job responsibilities affect your home life?

Communication

How can your résumé communicate your skills and abilities?
What communication skills do you need for success in your chosen career?

Leadership

How do self-assessment tools (e.g., Kuder, Myers-Briggs) help you recognize potential career paths?
How can being a mentor help you develop leadership skills?
What are the benefits of setting short- and long-term goals?

Management

What are the benefits of work-focused programs that include internships and co-op opportunities?
How does self-management relate to future career goals?
How do the choices you make today affect your future opportunities?