Career Planning Colorado State University Career Center

Career planning is essential to anyone who is looking to succeed in a particular career. According to Staffing the Contemporary Organization, â€Å"career planning is the provisional device that helps individuals establish and create a blueprint for their career goals† (Caruth, Caruth, Pane, 2009, Chapter 12). It is not set in stone and is up to the individual to create and follow. According to Planning and Managing Human Resources, â€Å"Career planning doesn’t offer solid guidance and is the exclusive responsibility of the individual† (Rothwell Kazanas, 2003, Chapter 10). I will be going over the resources available in the Career Center, identify and describe the results of the resources my wife used in creating her career plan and go over her projected career path. Colorado State University Career Center Resources The Colorado State University Career Center has many resources that are available to its students that will aid in choosing a career. 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