How can I use myStrategic Compass?
myStrategic Compass
By comparing the interests discovered in the assessments against various occupations reflecting these personal values, which, upon exploration, identify the level of mastery of foundational academic and employability skills required for desired occupations.
- Gain better understanding of careers that will help you fulfill your interests and desires
- Find what training is required to pursue that career and explore the options to obtain that training
- Use the program to build a Cover Letter and Resume
- Prepare for searching for a job, getting a job, and keeping a job
- Build a portfolio to store everything completed in this course
Build Your Career Path
After you have taken your Career Interest assessments and search occupations that align to your interest, consider identifying programs of study. You can do this by selecting the Education tab. Here you can plan the courses you want to take, schools you want to consider, and seek financial assistance to help you on your journey.
Build Your Resume
As you continue your career planning, exploration, and experiences, you will want to keep track of all of the opportunities including interviews, job shadowing, searches, and so on. Use the Resume Creator to build out your resume as you move forward. This will help you keep track of all of your experiences that support your career interest and is a good way to share your story with potential employers and in the college application process.
Build Your Career Plan
One of the many benefits of myStrategic Compass is the personalized Career Plan. This is a great way to keep track of all of your career planning and exploration over time. Use the Career Plan to save and highlight your favorite occupation searches, career plans, and stored files. The Career Plan shows a history of all of your work and your progress in each activity and can be referenced at any time,
Promote and Share Your Certificate
One way to enhance your opportunity to "get the job" or get ahead in your career or college path is to promote yourself and the skills you possess. Consider adding information in your resume that you have earned a myStrategic Compass certificate. The certificate highlights the key components in career planning that you have completed to further your career planning.
Additionally, think about creating a LinkedIn profile and add your certificate information and level earned to your online presence. Update your portfolio and social media applications to include your certificate information. Employers and colleges look at your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram footprint, let them see the best side of you!