Choosing A Career
Choosing a career can be a very difficult task. There are
so many different things to consider when deciding on a
career path, that it can quickly become overwhelming. You
may not even know where to begin.
Here are three things to consider when choosing a career:
1. Learn about yourself-What do you enjoy doing? What are
you good at? What skills do you have? These are all things
to consider when thinking about careers, but you might want
to take it a step further. Some other things to consider
include: Do you enjoy interacting with lots of people? Do
you prefer to work alone? Would you like to travel?
2. Explore your options-Make a list of the careers that
interest you and research each one. Find out what type of
degree or training you would need, what a typical workday
might be like, what the typical starting salary is. There
are many great resources on the Internet that can help!
3. Use what you have learned to determine where you fit-Compare
your interests and abilities with the various careers that
you have researched. You may find that some careers aren't
right for you, while others are a perfect match!
The EOC Counselors at MSCC will help you get started on
the path to choosing the career that's right for you!
Career-Related Websites
Kruder:
Do you know where you are going?
Career
Profiles
Salary
Information
Occupational
Outlook Handbook
Occupations
with Largest Job Growth, 2000-2010
Fastest
Growing Occupations, 2000-2010
Employment
Opportunities
by Education Level, 2000-2010
Career
Planning
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