Career Counseling

So I took the plunge and had my first career counseling appointment with Irene Komor. It was helpful just to talk to Irene about what my career ideas were and why. She helped me realize that the careers I'm currently most interested in are eerily similar to my parents' careers...hmmm. Her advice was to keep branching out and to try to find internships/jobs in other fields I might enjoy so that I can begin to see them from up close--much the way I've already seen my parents' jobs up close. When I mentioned that I might be interested in history research, but don't have time for it over the school year, Irene brought up the novel idea of looking for a research opportunity in my hometown over the summer. My lovely city is full of universities, but I had never thought of looking for work there. Irene also suggested that I make a list of things I liked and didn't like from past jobs and volunteer experiences so I can get a better idea of what kind of work I enjoy.

I'm supposed to be taking two self-assessment tests before my next appointment: Myers-Briggs for temperament and Strong Interest Inventory for, well, interests. I haven't given them a try yet (pesky prelims) but I'm very curious to see the results. My next appointment is in a week and half or so. I'll keep you updated.

If you're interested in scheduling a career counseling appointment with Irene Komor to take some fun tests and maybe figure out what'll make you get up and look forward to going to work, please call A&S Career Services at 607-255-4166 or stop by our office in G55 Goldwin Smith.

Liz
Student Career Ambassador