Once you have assessed your skills, values and interests and
explored possible career options, you are ready for the third
step in career planning: decision making. While there is no
full-proof way to insure that every decision you make will turn
out well, the methods described below can aid you in making
decisions and avoiding the pitfalls of solely relying on
hunches, misinformation, or the opinions of others. (Some of the
language for these exercises is adapted from
https://career.berkeley.edu/Plan/MakeDecisions.stm.) Pros and
Cons Method 1. At the top of a piece of paper, list the decision
you are trying make or the alternative you are considering Write
the decision as if you have made it (e.g., “Major in
Accounting”). 2. Draw a line down the middle of a page, with
“Pros” and “Cons” at the top of each column. 3. Under “Pros”
list the positive aspects or outcomes that you believe could
occur. 4. Under “Cons” list the negative aspects or outcomes
that you believe could occur. 5. You might need to do additio