Career Research and Reflection Exercise

Paper instructions:

It is never too early to begin planning for career

opportunities. This discussion will help you explore

your career interests and provide insight on the next

steps to help acquire skills and knowledge to be

competitive in the job market. This is for your personal

growth and there are no right or wrong answers.

1a) Name the career field or specific job of interest
1b) What do you know about your skills and

abilities that make this a good career choice for you to

pursue?
1c) Do you currently have a network for this field? If

so, how can you maximize this network. If not, what

can you do to start building relationships?

2) If you pursue this career, what effects (benefits

and challenges) might it have on your:
a) Personal life?
b) Family life?
c) Community life?

3) What are the most important things you’ve

learned about this career?
4) What have you learned about the preparation

required for this career?
5) What have you learned about the type of work

(on the job activities) associated with this
career?
6) Are there any additional questions you need to

investigate?
7) How does administrative law relate to your career

interest