HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT THINKING BIG
Be Curious - You don't have to know what career you want.​​
Introduce Yourself - Tell professionals your name. school grade, and your interests.​​
Ask Questions - Great questions lead to great conversations.
​Explore Something Unexpected - Don't only visit careers you already know about.
​​​Make Connections - Remember names ask for appropriate ways to learn more.​​​
Take Notes - Write down opportunities, careers, programs, and people you want to remember.​​​​
Follow Up - Your Thinking Big experience shouldn't end when you leave.
EXPLORE. ASK QUESTIONS. MAKE CONNECTIONS!
DISCOVER
Find three careers youve never considered
ASK
Ask a professional:
"How did you get into your career?
CONNECT
Introduce yourself to at least three
professionals.
EXPLORE
Visit organizations outside of the
careers you already know.
REFLECT
Write down one opportunity you want to investigate after Thinking Big!
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Protecting the James River from plastic pollution.
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Don’t just throw it away. Get something back.
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