2024-2025 Purdue University Career Planning Handbook

Career Decision Making Process

Choosing an academic major and/or career can be a daunting task. The Career Decision Making Process, in conjunction with related activities can help you tackle this challenge. This model reflects a continual process with no specific starting point. Constant evaluation, planning, and action take place within each task, which represents points in the process that can happen separately or simultaneously. Visit www.cco.purdue.edu to access interactive tools and resources.

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8 Center for Career Opportunities

CAREER DECISION MAKING