Quick Career Decision Maker You are here Kent Career Exploration & Development Quick Career Decision Maker The "weighted average" method below removes the subjective influence we often do not realize occurs when making a decision. This method can be used when making important decisions in life such as choosing a major, graduate program, or which job offer to accept. Step 1: List the job traits essential to your decision and rate their importance Job Traits to Consider: Click a trait to add it to your list or type in your own in the boxes to the left. For more ideas, speak with a career counselor in Career Services. Location Salary Matches my skills Offers prestige Convenient work hours Job security Advanced degree not needed Does not require work to be taken home Advancement potential Help others Work independently Sounds enjoyable Easy commute Job Traits Importance Job trait 1 Job trait 1 importance Least ImportantSlightly ImportantSomewhat ImportantVery ImportantExtremely Important Job trait 2 Job trait 2 importance Least ImportantSlightly ImportantSomewhat ImportantVery ImportantExtremely Important Job trait 3 Job trait 3 importance Least ImportantSlightly ImportantSomewhat ImportantVery ImportantExtremely Important Job trait 4 Job trait 4 importance Least ImportantSlightly ImportantSomewhat ImportantVery ImportantExtremely Important Job trait 5 Job trait 5 importance Least ImportantSlightly ImportantSomewhat ImportantVery ImportantExtremely Important Job trait 6 Job trait 6 importance Least ImportantSlightly ImportantSomewhat ImportantVery ImportantExtremely Important Job trait 7 Job trait 7 importance Least ImportantSlightly ImportantSomewhat ImportantVery ImportantExtremely Important Job trait 8 Job trait 8 importance Least ImportantSlightly ImportantSomewhat ImportantVery ImportantExtremely Important Step 2: List the two jobs you would like to compare Career Option 1 Career Option 2 Step 3: Rate how your two options would fulfill your jobs traits Job Traits About Us Explore Majors and Careers Employment Prep Resources On-campus Student Employment Employers: Connect With Us!
