Individual Career Counseling
Career counseling is offered to Chattanooga State students and community members. This free service is designed to:
- Help students decide on a college major at Chattanooga State
- Assist those who are changing careers, retraining, or are making the decision to come to college for the first time.
- To schedule an appointment for individual career counseling call 697-4421 or visit the Student Center room 235.
Questions To Ask Yourself
Questions typically asked by those who are selecting college majors, changing careers, or adding training:
- Should I stay in my comfort zone or should I step out and try a new environment?
- If I choose "x" what happens to the "y" possibility?
- Will I be able to make the right, last, perfect decision?
- Will I be able to identify my goal, my focus, my direction; when I find it, will I be able to follow through?
- Will reaching my goal really be worth the effort; will it make a difference?
- Will I be able to overcome my subject blocks (Math, English, my perceptions about the technological world) if I decide to pursue my education?
- Will I be able to find the time I will need?
- Will my family and my friends be able to make the necessary adjustments to support me?
- Will there be someone to give me extra help with my studies if I need it?
- Will I be able to fit into the college environment?
- Will I be able to find the financial resources?
- Will I be able to work out child care and transportation?
YES! These are normal concerns of competent people of all ages who are considering taking college classes, going to work for the first time in a long time, change jobs, or changing careers. Remember, the Career Services and Counseling Center is here to help you reach your goals.