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VP Career Exploration is committed to making strategic career tools and information accessible to everyone. In support of this mission, we create and share a variety of informative resources—including several free downloadable guides and our most comprehensive tool, the Career Compass book and Career Compass Workbook! These materials are all designed to help individuals and families navigate the many high-quality services available. While these valuable tools exist, we recognize that finding and effectively using them can be challenging. Our career resources aim to bridge that gap by offering clear, easy-to-follow guidance on where to access these services and how to make the most of them.
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VP Career Exploration FREE Resources
The Career Services Resource Guide offers a comprehensive collection of tools and information designed to support individuals in their career exploration journey. This guide is a valuable tool for anyone looking to explore career options, access support services, and make informed decisions about their professional journey. The guide includes:
Career Services – An overview of available support and resources to help individuals explore career options, improve job search strategies, and achieve career success.
Career Tools Resources – A selection of practical tools such as job search, resumes, interviews, and more to aid in the job search process.
Career Assessment Options – Information on a wide variety of career assessments (more than MBTI & Strong Interest Inventory!) that help individuals identify their strengths, skills, and interests, guiding them toward suggested careers.
Professional Networking – Strategies for building and leveraging networks to discover job opportunities, gain career advice, and advance professionally, especially when considering a career change.
Career Resources by State – A state-by-state directory of localized resources, ensuring that individuals can access region-specific support and opportunities.
Financial Literacy Resources provide a comprehensive collection of readily accessible tools to help individuals improve their financial knowledge. Financial literacy is an essential skill for anyone looking to make informed career decisions and enhance their ability to manage their finances effectively. It is crucial for successfully navigating both personal and professional financial choices. The guide includes:
Books – A selection of books covering key topics in personal finance, from budgeting and saving to investing and retirement planning.
Websites – A list of trusted websites offering free resources, tools, and calculators to help individuals manage their finances effectively.
Podcasts – Recommended podcasts featuring expert advice and insights on financial topics, making it easier to learn on the go.
This Felony Friendly Employers list is designed to help individuals with a criminal records, including felony convictions, in their search for employment opportunities. The employers listed here are known for offering jobs to those with criminal backgrounds. This list includes:
Employers – A list with over 100 companies, with direct links to the hiring pages for each company, that are known to consider candidates with criminal histories for employment.
Tips & Advice – Learn effective job-seeking strategies for individuals with a criminal record, including practical tips, encouragement, and access to resources like resume help and interview preparation to support a successful fresh start.
Career Exploration Books
Career Exploration Books
Career Compass: A Guide to Career Exploration
Embarking on a career journey can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Career Compass: A Guide To Career Exploration offers a clear, strategic, and active approach to navigating the complex world of career exploration. Whether you’re a high school graduate, a college student at a crossroads, or an adult seeking a career change, this book is your roadmap to making a fulfilling career decision that aligns with your strengths, interests, values, and goals.
Through a practical four-part process, you’ll gain clarity and insight into you and how to select a career that is a good fit for who you are and your personal circumstances. From self-reflection to career research and planning, Career Compass guides you through every step to make a well informed and educated career choice. It’s not just about finding a job—it’s about understanding who you truly are, exploring career options that resonate with you, and creating a plan that puts your goals into action.
With exercises and tools for self-discovery, this book empowers you to take control of your career decisions and pursue a path that is uniquely yours. Career exploration is a journey, and with the right guidance, it can be the most rewarding one you ever take.
Available as paperback, e-book, or audiobook.
Career Compass Workbook
The Career Compass Workbook is a practical, interactive companion designed to accompany the Career Compass: A Guide to Career Exploration. This workbook serves as a dynamic tool to help individuals navigate their career journeys by providing a structured approach to self-reflection, career exploration, and decision-making.
Through a series of engaging activities, exercises, and reflection prompts, the workbook encourages users to assess their strengths, values, interests, and skills. Each section is designed to guide users through the process of identifying potential career paths that align with their personal and professional aspirations.
Available as paperback or PDF.
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