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Welcome to the Viking Career Center page. This page was created to provided resources for parents and students who want to get a head start on career exploration. I hope that as you navigate this page, you will think of all the possibilities and choices the world can offer you. Explore with passion and remember the counseling staff is here to help.

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The Counseling Services department provides guidance to students in an effort to assist them in attaining their educational and future goals.

Our Vision: Children First, Always... The Bryan Way

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Counselors in Bryan ISD will provide a safe and welcoming environment which ensures that our students acquire the skills necessary to succeed academically, in career endeavors, and achieve  personal/social success.

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Contact Information &  Counseling Appointments      

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Contact Information &  Counseling Appointments      

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Please feel free to contact the school counselor with any questions you may have regarding career exploration. I am available for individual planning sessions throughout the week.

Amber Allen
979-209-1360
amber.allen@bryanisd.org

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Growing job markets and those that will provide great opportunities now and in the future require our students to continue their education beyond a high school diploma. It is never too soon to begin planning for your future! Making the right educational choices in middle and high school are essential to your future success and will ensure that you are properly prepared. Be sure to take advantage of our career counseling services as well as explore the educational options that are available to you now.

Advanced Classes-Pre-AP, Honors, AP, IB,

Dual Credit

College & Career Exploration

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There are several things you can do at home to help your student begin exploring career options. Below I have outlined the steps for an easy beginning. If you do not have access to a computer or technology at home, please contact me so I can schedule time for you in the computer lab.

1. Have your student complete the Self-Assessment, the results of the interest profiler will lead them to a list of career clusters to explore.
2. Work collaboratively to complete the Texas Reality Check.
3. Explore! Explore the career clusters, videos, and education options. I encourage you to have your student keep a journal or take notes.
4. Discuss finances. Be candid with your student about the costs of education and professional training. Encourage them to research scholarship and grant opportunities. Money matters!
5. Be sure to utilize the Parents Toolkit! It contains valuable resources for parents looking to assist in their childs future planning.
6. Lastly, collaborate with your counselor! I am here to help and I would love to be apart of your students future planning.

(Labor Market & Career Information, n.d.)

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Links to resources that will help you embark on the career exploration journey.

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Welcome! On this page you will find links to products and services offered by LMCI geared towards helping parents, young adults, and children explore the world of career choices and opportunities.

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I have provided resources for you to explore on your own or with parents. Click the links to access the helpful sites.

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According to the Holland Theory of Vocational Types occupation choice is an expression of personality and is not random (Overview of career theories, n.d.). One of the common themes of the theory asserts that occupational achievement, stability, and satisfaction depend upon harmony between an individuals personality and their work environment (Overview of career theories, n.d.). While self assessment should not be relied upon to choose the perfect occupation, they can guide you in your exploration! Start here with the Texas Career Check.

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A fun activity to do before exploring the world of work. Take a few minutes to answer 60 questions to identify occupations relevant to your likes and interests. Your results will lead you to a list of occupations for you to explore.

There are 4 pages of 15 questions each. You will have to answer all 15 questions in order to move to the next group of questions.

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A fun activity to do before exploring the world of work. Take a few minutes to answer 60 questions to identify occupations relevant to your likes and interests. Your results will lead you to a list of occupations for you to explore. There are 4 pages of 15 questions each.

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This site will assist you in setting financial goals, creating a budget, building credit, and managing debt. Remember, Money Matters!

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For Students - Building Wealth - Dallas Fed

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Career One Stop: Your source for career exploration, training, & jobs

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Career One Stop: Your source for career exploration, training, & jobs

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This link will provide you access to hundreds of videos exploring various careers. The videos are organized into 16 clusters, or related types of work. Videos include career details such as tasks, work settings, education requirements, and more.
*Videos are also available in Spanish.

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Career videos are organized into 16 clusters, or related types of work. Select a category to view a list of videos related to that cluster. Videos include career details such as tasks, work settings, education needed, and more.

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Career videos are organized into 16 clusters, or related types of work. Select a category to view a list of videos related to that cluster. Videos include career details such as tasks, work settings, education needed, and more.

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While you may not be able to predict the future, you can certainly begin preparing for all the possibilities. The Texas Reality Check tool can help you estimate future living expenses and the amount of income you will need to pay for them. This is a great tool to explore and keep in mind when you are selecting a career.

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It’s difficult to predict the future, but it’s never too early to start planning for it. Our tool will show you how much your living expenses will cost, and the amount of money you will need to earn to pay for them.

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Kiddle is a visual search engine for kids, offering safe kids web, image, and video search. Search results are vetted by google editors. Safely search the web, videos, or images related to your career interests.

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Kiddle is a safe search engine, offering a safe web, image, and video search. Results are vetted by editors.

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Youth career fairs are held often to assist students in identifying local resources as well as connecting them to employment opportunities in the area. Students are encouraged to check this page frequently for announcements and career fair dates.

Also, if you're interested in the HYPE program, let me know so I can connect you with the coordinator at the Workforce Center.

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No matter the career path you choose, a good resume will always come in handy. Attend our resume writing workshop on the first Friday of each month. The workshops begin promptly at 4pm and end around 6. Counselors, teachers, and parent volunteers are available to help you build and refine your resume. All materials will be provided. I have linked a site with useful information and tips for those of you that would like a head start.

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For busy hiring managers, your resume provides a snapshot of your career and is often the determining factor in whether you land an interview. If a job search is a journey, a stellar resume is your passport.

The fundamental principles of resume writing have remained constant for generations, but evolving technologies mean more aspects of the application and hiring processes take place online than ever before. By staying up to date with current best practices, you're better able to put your resume to work for you. In this article, we discuss these six universal rules to keep in mind as you create or update your resume:

1. Cover all the basics.

2. Explore other resumes for inspiration.

3. Use as few words as possible.

4. Quantify your accomplishments whenever possible.

5. Use keywords that employers are using in their job descriptions.

6. Proofread several times to catch typos and misspellings.

If you're interested in professional and personalized resume feedback, learn more about Indeed's free and paid resume review services at indeed.com/resumehelp.

How to write a resume

Note that you can apply these rules to any resume format, but because of how various software read your resume, a simple, one-column format with a professional font may serve you best.

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Resume Format
1. Name and contact information
2. Summary or objective
3. Professional history
a. Company name
b. Dates of tenure
c. Description of role and achievement
4. Education
5. Skills
6. Optional (Awards & Achievements, Hobbies & Interests)

1. Cover all the basics

The goal of a resume is to best represent your relevant skills and accomplishments, and there are several ways to do that successfully. That said, every resume requires these basic elements:

Relevant educational degrees or certifications and/or licenses

The importance of your educational background will vary based on the job or industry you're interested in. If you have many educational credentials, you only need to include the ones that are most relevant to the job description.

Relevant work and volunteer experience

Most people choose to list their experience starting with their most recent job. Don't include everything you did in your past jobs. Instead, focus on achievements over responsibilities.

Contact information

Your full name, the city where you live, your email address and phone number. Because this personal information is sensitive, you should be cautious about who you share your resume with. Read over these guidelines for a safe job search to protect yourself.

Relevant skills and your level of mastery

For example, " conversational Spanish" or " familiar with Microsoft Excel" vs. " fluent in Spanish" or " expert at Microsoft Excel."

It's important to note that the basics of a resume often do not include references. It's a best practice to leave these off your resume. This helps you save space and also preserves the privacy of your professional contacts.
Related: 10 Best Skills to Include on a Resume (With Examples)
2. Explore other resumes for inspiration

It can be useful to see how other people have written about their skills and experiences. We have hundreds of resume samples for you to explore. Choose the job category and title that's relevant to you and see samples from people with different amounts of experience. This is a great way to uncover stronger ways to describe your credentials and to avoid overused words.

You can also get a sense of the internal language used within a particular industry or company. You might have experience that isn't directly related but is still highly relevant to the position you're applying for, and you want to include it in your resume. Someone else's resume might feature a similar history and offer an example of how to frame this experience in a compelling way.
Related: Functional Resume Tips and Examples
3. Use as few words as possible

Employers need to quickly understand your work experience. Format your experience as a list of short, scannable statements, rather than writing out dense paragraphs. For example:

Too wordy: Applied expert budget management skills to achieve a 20% reduction in departmental expenses through diligent research, identifying significant inefficiencies.

More concise: Achieved 20% departmental cost savings by eliminating inefficiencies.

The typical resume is two pages maximum, so make sure all the information you've included is essential. If you can't decide what is essential, ask yourself if what you're including is relevant to what the employer is asking for in the job description.

It's also important to consider the kind of work you truly want to be hired to do. In other words, don't include past experience for tasks you strongly dislike doing. Keep the experiences that you want to keep building on and match what the employer is looking for-this meets the definition of essential information to include on your resume.
Related: Words to Avoid and Include on a Resume
4. Quantify your accomplishments whenever possible

Numbers and data bring your work experience to life and help hiring managers envision the potential impact you could have in their organization. When you can, back up your achievements with real data to boost your credibility and add informative detail to your resume. For example:

Unquantified: Improved lead generation through strategic content marketing initiatives.

Quantified: Achieved 180% year-over-year lead growth through strategic content marketing initiatives.

Read more: 139 Actions Verbs to Make Your Resume Stand Out

5. Use keywords that employers are using in their job descriptions

Hiring managers want to see that you can speak their language and know the language that's commonly used in their industry. When they see their own keywords mirrored back to them in your resume, it reinforces the idea that you're a strong candidate for the role. And if your resume will be posted to an online database like Indeed Resume, the right keywords are critical to getting found by employers.

One way to become familiar with the different keywords is to experiment with different search terms on Indeed.com or the Indeed app. Carefully read the job postings that interest you, and take note of the terms and phrases that employers are including there. You may begin to notice commonalities and can include some of these words or concepts in your resume if they are applicable to your background.
Related: Listing Professional Experience on Your Resume
6. Proofread several times to catch typos and misspellings

Unfortunately, a single typographical or spelling error is sometimes enough to get your resume discarded early in the game. Proofread your resume multiple times, doing a thorough line-by-line, word-by-word edit.

Reading content backward-awkward and time-consuming though it may be-is a great way to catch minor mistakes that you might otherwise miss. Getting an outside perspective is always a good idea. Ask a friend, mentor, or family member to review your resume for you before you begin submitting it to employers.

A strong resume can streamline your job search process, helping you showcase your strengths and get one step closer to your dream job. With some diligent work upfront-and by adhering to these six rules-you can turn this fundamental job search document into one of your strongest professional assets.
Apply these learnings and build your Indeed Resume.

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6 Universal Rules for Resume Writing (With Video)

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For busy hiring managers, your resume provides a snapshot of your career and is often the determining factor in whether you land an interview. If a job search is a journey, a stellar resume is your passport.

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Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley: Making you more!

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This website has links to all branches of service. Start here and be sure to talk with the recruiters located in the commons area on the first Friday of every month!

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Military.com helps millions of military-connected Americans access military and veteran benefits and news, find jobs and enjoy military discounts.

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(Military.com Originals, n.d.)

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Each year the Texas Workforce Commission coordinates the HYPE Career Expo which allows students to visit with employers about job opportunities in the Brazos Valley. This event aims to educate students about the increasingly diverse career options in our region and what skills they will need to successfully pursue those choices.

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HYPE - Helping Youth Prepare for Employment | Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley

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The Brazos Valley's future labor force, the students, benefit from this kind of career exposure at this critical time in their education. It's an added boost in keeping these future workers engaged in learning skills and knowledge related to their career choices.

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