{"id":17,"date":"2020-05-02T01:12:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T01:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lonestar.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-1-issue-1\/choosing-the-right-career-for-you\/"},"modified":"2020-05-02T15:46:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-02T15:46:55","slug":"choosing-the-right-career-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lonestar.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-5-issue-5\/choosing-the-right-career-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Career for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Deciding on a career can be tricky. Not everyone knows what they want to do or what they would be good at.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">That\u2019s why Lone Star College offers Career Star, a free career planning tool that can help you identify what to study.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/lonestar.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-1-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/CareerStarLogo-300x80.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lonestar.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-5-issue-5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/CareerStarLogo-300x80.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lonestar.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-5-issue-5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/CareerStarLogo-768x205.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lonestar.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-5-issue-5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/CareerStarLogo-1024x273.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lonestar.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-5-issue-5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/CareerStarLogo.jpg 1793w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When you take the interactive Career Assessment available in Career Star, you\u2019ll be given career suggestions based on your\u00a0interests, your strengths and what you like to do. This resource can also provide you with valuable information on over 200 degrees and certifications offered by LSC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">And you can browse and search for careers and get relevant information on wages, employment and the training you\u2019ll need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">There\u2019s also great information for veterans to learn about civilian careers related to\u00a0your military training and tips for creating a\u00a0professional r\u00e9sum\u00e9. You can even find job openings with LSC partner employers. Take charge of your career! Learn how to make informed decisions about your career exploration process through this unique and valuable resource.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Jump Start your Job Search with LSC Student Employment Services!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">The Lone Star College Career Services and Student Job Placement department is pleased to announce a new career portal for employers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Partnered companies can post work opportunities for all their hiring needs. As part of the employer portal, companies can review resumes of applicants and download resumes at the click of a button. LSC students are available to \u201cApply Now\u201d for your latest position.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">LSC Career Services can help students:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Make informed decisions while exploring career options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Consult with career counselors and workforce advisors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Search for open positions in partner companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Learn about career fairs and events throughout the system to connect with potential employers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold'; font-size: 12pt;\">Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/LoneStar.edu\/Career-Services\">LoneStar.edu\/Career-Services<\/a> to discover a college major and career path that\u2019s right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding on a career can be tricky. 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