Gordon's 3-I Process of Career Advising

Inquire

Establish rapport with the student.  Determine the student's knowledge base and ask probing questions so  advisor and student can address the problem or situation correctly.

 Inform

Help students understand the connection between self awareness, educational choices, occupational information, and academic/career planning.  Explain interventions available in self, major, and career exploration and career planning.  Assist student set career goals. 

Integrate

Review and integrate gathered information including interpretation of exploration results, and affirm or formulate thought and choices about major and career plans.  Evaluate and plan any short or long term follow up with the student. 

Career Advising Resources

Internet Self-Assessment

• Discover  http://www.act.org/discover
• SIGI 3 http://www.sigi3.org   (requires purchase)
• Job Interest Inventory based on Holland Codes  http://careerkey.org (requires purchase) 
• Myers-Briggs Personality Types http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

Major and Career Exploration Resources

• Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco/
• O NET www.onetcenter.org
• Illinois workNet http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/?partner=
• America's Career Kit www.ajb.dni.us
• Career Info Net www.acinet.org
• Black Hawk College Career Services Center  http://www.bhc.edu/student-resources/career/ 
• Occupational Outlook Quarterly http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ooqhome.htm
• Employment and Industry Trends http://www.rileyguide.com/trends.html 
• What can I do with this major? http://campusapps2.fullerton.edu/Career/students/majors/default.aspx
• What can I do with a major in . . . . . .?   http://uncw.edu/STUAFF/CAREER/Majors/
• Explore Health Careers http://www.explorehealthcareers.org