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I avoid discussing my career plans with family and friends because I get a lot of mixed signals, which leave me feeling frustrated and confused. I spend a lot of time thinking about my career plans, but can’t move from thought to action. I’m not comfortable committing to a career unless I’ve had some experience in that field. I’m afraid that once I choose a career, a better option will come along and I’ll be stuck with a bad choice. I’m afraid I won’t be able to handle the demands and responsibilities associated with the majors and/or careers I’m considering. I’m very decisive and make decisions quickly. Once I make a decision, I don’t change my mind. I’m too young to choose what I’ll do the rest of my life, so I plan to take “gen-eds” at Sandburg and decide later. 28 CAMPUS SERVICES Career counseling services Choosing a career and an appropriate college major can be daunting. Check out the career questionnaire below to see if you could benefit from career counseling. If you mark at least four out of seven answers as agree or strongly agree, it’s time to set up a career counseling appointment. Galesburg: 309.341.5237 | Carthage: 217.357.3129. Career questionnaire If you checked strongly agree or agree more than four times, you may be experiencing anxiety, frustration and doubts that can impact your level of confidence with your career choice. These feelings can also cause you to avoid choosing a career altogether. A success advocate/advisor can help you examine these beliefs to reduce the stress associated with the process of choosing a career. Call 309.341.5237 to schedule an appointment. Strongly Neutral/ Strongly Disagree Disagree Uncertain Agree Agree