Demographics: Briefly identify details of socioeconomic characteristics (age, sex, education level, marital status, income level/socioeconomic status, etc.) These items may include particular culture, ethnicity, etc. you identify with. Indicate if you speak any languages in addition to English.
Personal and social history: brief description of your background, family history, other relevant events details to your life.
Educational history: high school and beyond
Vocational history: Work history, specialized training, indicate if you served in the military, other skills/training/licensures that are relevant
Personality variables: specific traits that may be strengths and potential “limitations.” Career Counseling Checklist: Take the Career Counseling Checklist in Appendix D of the textbook. Discuss some of the items that were true for you.
Personal evaluation of these factors: what makes you most marketable to employers? are their characteristics or items that need further development? What are ultimate goals for career (think 15 years from graduation)?
