Module 02: Research and Exploration
2.8 Career Resilience Tips
Some of you may have a very clear idea of what you’ll do after graduation and others may have no idea. Either scenario is just fine. For most of you, life after college may be filled with uncertainty and continuous career exploration, which can be a lot of fun! Try to embrace the fact that the world of work is constantly changing and so are you.
Here are some helpful characteristics that you may want to develop further to be able to take advantage of uncertainty and unexpected, “chance” events in your career path:
Adapted from: Krumboltz, D. & Levin, A.S. (2010).
Luck is No Accident: Making the Most of Happenstance in Your Life and Career (2nd ed.). California: Impact Publishers..
Here is the Downloadable Question Set – Characteristics to Help Take Advantage of Chance Events (.docx)
Keep experimenting and learning, evaluating the knowledge and experience you are acquiring.
“ Constantly assess what you know, what you don’t know and what you need to find out. ”
— Brooks, Katharine, 2010. You Majored in What? PLUME, (page 282.)
And most importantly – Enjoy your career research and exploration journey!