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Career Planning 1

Choosing the right career path isn't that difficult. It requires good strategy plus some careful research. Think of it like buying a product instead of making a "life decision." If you do that you might:

 

Begin by thinking about yourself--know what you want

What you like to do?

  • What are my interests? 
  • What do I enjoy doing?
  • What do I do for leisure?

What your values are?

  • What kind of things are important to me?

What are you good at?

  • What skills do I have? 

What you are like?

  • What traits do I have? 
  • What are my general personal tendencies?
  • How would I describe myself in overall terms?

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Self Assessment 
Tests
Career Games



Find out about Careers--know the product

What are the careers that will require my skills?

  • What are the important skills and abilities in certain careers?
  • Will I be able to apply my skill there?

What kind of work that will sustain my interest?

  • What are certain careers working environment like?
  • What do I have to do and face in these jobs?

What kind of work will satisfy my needs?

  • What would these jobs get me?

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Self Assessment
Internship
Career Games
Career Trends
Career Types