Career Counseling Information for Current Students at the Florida Keys Community College in Key West, FL
Career Counseling
Determining which career path is best for you is an important decision. You are not alone as you try to figure out what your own personal goals and aspirations are. Research shows that the average person will explore at least three different career paths in his/her lifetime. The FKCC Advising Services Career Lab is here to assist you in making this important decision, be it your childhood dream occupation or your second career transition.
The Career Lab is open for your use during regular office hours. It offers the following programs and services:
- Career Library featuring current books on the latest employment trends, how to choose a career, exploring your personal strengths & talents, as well as information on transferring to Florida colleges and universities.
- FACTS.org: Choices Planner can assess and identify your interests, and match those interests with occupations within Florida. The site also has extensive databases of occupations, colleges, universities, and graduate schools. Available via http://www.facts.org
- Career Interest Inventory: Find out what your interests and hobbies indicate will be ideal career choices. An FKCC Academic Advisor will be happy to discuss the results and how they reflect on your future career opportunities.
- Florida Health Careers: This software explores the top health care professions and the anticipated need, salary, training, and education for each profession. For more information, check out http://www.medinfo.ufl.edu/.
- For Career Education, Job Search Guides, and Job Descriptions see www.careeroverview.com and www.collegeboard.com.
- For additional Career Information see www.myfloridareadytowork.com
- Click on Career Centers login with username: wincareers and login: flfl.
- View information and articles about career options that are out there. Explore Web databases that are rich in job forecasting information. Or just jump right in to one of the links listed below.
- Career Exploration: Websites and articles with information on career opportunities and the job market. Use these database resources to find your perfect college.
- Career Alignment: Search the DOT & ONET databases to find your perfect job, or simply enter WorkKeys scores to find specific jobs that match your qualifications.
- Career Planning: Construct a career plan with the assistance of various websites and tools. Understand how your skills and interests can develop into a job. Access resources that can help you accomplish your plan.
- Career Openings: Valuable tools and online resources to use in your search for a new job. Find out about the job market and compare your salary to others.
- Portfolio Building: Develop tools, such as resume writing and interviewing, that will help you prepare for a successful career.
- Career Assessments: Explore a series of self-assessments to help you determine personality, skill, and interest levels for a wide range of career opportunities.