Making a successful plan for your future is a continual process through which you will cycle many times.  Regardless of class year, you may jump in at whatever point is relevant to you.  You may be working on two stages at once.

The pathway to good decision making and successful life management typically involves the following four stages:

Self-Assessment Identify your interests, skills, values, and personality style.
Implementing Goals Take action through effective job search and/or education strategies.		Exploring Options Learn about different career and education options.
Narrowing Options Connect your knowledge about yourself and the world of work to formulate career goals.

Career Development Process (pdf format)