SEOP Self Guided Tour

Self Guided Tour of the SEOP

On this tour, you can find out how to develop an education and career plan to help you reach your goals. You can also pick up useful tips on job hunting, resume writing, and interviewing techniques. Feel free to leave the tour at any time to find out more about a subject just by clicking on the highlighted text.

1. Develop a Student Education Occupation Plan better known as an SEOP. Think about what you want to do and find out more about the kind of training, education, and skills you will need to achieve your education and career goals.

2. Assess your Career Interests and Work Styles. Think hard about what you enjoy, what you are good at, what kind of Personality you are, and the values you hold.

3. Research the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Find out more about the nature of the jobs that interest you, such as educational requirements, salary, working conditions, future outlook, and anything else that can help you narrow your focus. Research America's Career InfoNet for occupation information in your local area including company name, address and contact name. Download nearly 300 career videos.

4. Develop an education plan to meet your career goals. This plan may include Career Pathways beginning in 9^th grade. These pathways help you explore yourCareer Interest Area as well as prepare you with the Essential Skills & Knowledge Standards (DESK) needed to be successful. Develop the transferable skills necessary for success in both school and the world of work. Review study skills for high school students and for middle level students needed to be successful in the classroom. Review your individual learning style using the Index of Learning Styles Questionaire.

5. Review the four components of the Senior Project.

6. Explore a career interest area by participating in a Job Shadow activity or Career Internship.

7. Select a Utah School that offers a college degree or training program that best meets your career goal and financial needs. Find out about College and University Admission Requirements. Review Go College, College Board, or College Quest for national college searches.

8. Find out about Financial Aid to help support you in obtaining your career goal. Review Scholarship information and register for scholarship searches at FastWeb or College Board.

9. Learn about Job Hunting Tips as you prepare to graduate or move into the job market. Prepare your Resume, and practice Job Interviewing techniques.

10. Go to your counseling guidance center or career center At Your School for additional information and help on career planning.